Here are the tails, er, tales of nine cats that the author, primarily a devotee of Basset Hounds, has know, loved, and been owned by. This delightful collection humorously, joyously, and often poignantly tells their stories. Come meet these kittens. toms, and queens, each with their own unique personality. Who says dogs and hounds are (wo)man's best friend? These tales are evidence that feline domestica can be just as faithful, loving, and true-if not more so than their canine counterparts -to those humans whom they choose to own. Meow