When the recession hits, this witty behind-the-scenes peek reveals the lifestyles of out-of-work cats. How do cats cope when there's no work for them? How do they spend their leisure time? That's the topic of this book. (They're playing a lot more pinball for one thing ) In happier times, cats could find work anywhere. From catching mice to making antique shops look homey, to starring in commercials, to sitting by the cash register giving customers hostile stares -- the Jobs were out there, and all an enterprising cat had to do was look for them. All that can change with the flash of a whisker. For every cat lucky enough to collect a regular paycheck, there are dozens more sitting at home -- scratching furniture, shedding, and waiting for jobs that may never come their way again. With funny, full-color photographs and humorous captions, Hard Times for Cats will appeal to anyone who's ever had either a cat or a job.