Cats to the Rescue: True Tales of Heroic Felines by Marilyn Singer is a collection of cat stories, both true and legendary, from around the world. Organized by theme, it offers true stories of cats as hunters, heroes, adventurers, healers, actors, and friends. It also includes cat legends from a variety of cultures, such as the temple cats of Burma and the Egyptian goddess Bastet.

This clearly written book also discussess the feline traits behind the behavior shown by the cats in the (true) stories, including those for which science currently does not have an explanation (such as psi-trailing, the ability of some cats to return home from hundreds of miles away, or even follow their owners to new homes.)

Accented by illustrator Jean Cassels's lovely charcoal sketches, this book will delight cat lovers of all ages, but is especially appropriate for ages 8 to 11. ( )

This book is about heroic cats saving not only humans but other animals. It also has stories about desperate cats that walk thousands of miles to their home because their owners gave them to other families but the cats wanted to go home. Cats are smarter than I thought. Cats are more reliable, independent, and they go fast into action when necessary. Now that I have read this book, I don’t want to scare my cats because if I get in trouble I want them to help me. If they are afraid of me, then they won’t help me.
I liked this book because I have two cats and because it gives cats a good reputation. I think you should read this book. ( )

This book is of different breeds of those loyal feline pals. Each cat has a "title" and we are told of what they do for their owner. They are all about cats all over the world. And the roles these cats play clearly set them apart from your typical thought of a cat. If you're a cat lover or one who's simply curious about the breed this book will provide you with exceptional background and feedback.

Inspirational stories that shows the contributions of cats. As the book jacket states war hero, world raveler, adventurer, bodyguard, therapist, muse; there are not certainly the first descriptions that come to mind when we think of cats. It's a collection of stories from around that show why cats are important to us. I liked the story of Big Boy and Taco, the dog with a guide cat.

This book has great stories but it should have been set up differently. I had trouble keeping focused because where a story started and stopped wasn't clear. I think it would have been easier and more fun to read if it was a glossy, colourful book.

Singer tells the stories of heroic and amazing cats that have rescued owners and other animals, alerted people to medical conditions (such as diabetic shock), caught a large number of mice, helped people emotionally, were in the war and more.

The story that was most amazing to me was the story of Marty who climbed into a hole in the ground while workers were laying down a patio. Not knowing the cat was there, the concrete slab was laid down over top of him. Eleven days later, the cat showed up covered in dirt and with all his claws ripped out. Apparently Marty had dug his way out of the hole. He must have gotten air by following the routes mice use underground.

The story that was the most amusing was the story of Guffey, Colorado and their cat mayors. Yep you read that right. In the mid 1980's, a cat named Paisley was elected as mayor. The town got such publicity that the county took notice and paved some of their roads and built a community center. After Paisley was Smudge LaPlume, then Wiffy LaGone and in 1993, a golden retriever held the position for a short time until the city decided to have a formal election and they elected Monster, a black cat, who beat out two dogs and a cockatiel. In case you are wondering, as of 1993 the population of this city was 26.

If you can get around the bland layout of the text, there are some great stories.
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