Footprints

I wanted to write the stories of some of my animals but it was boring... I thought if it was boring for me to write them, who knows how boring it would be to read them. The project was abandoned and as sometimes happens the idea continued to work inside me; power of the unconscious? One day as I was walking along the riverfront in my town, Cesena, the famous light bulb went off: what if I asked the owners of the other animals to write them a few lines about a significant episode in their pet's life? I immediately encountered a great deal of interest and at the same time felt some embarrassment, especially with the ladies, to leave my phone number without any support. In fact, it seemed as if I was trying to get a hold of them! Things went much better with the construction of the Bau Miao business card and website. This book collects many stories of both Italian and American friends and acquaintances. Footprints helps orphaned dogs and cats: 50 percent of royalties will be donated to the Cesena Kennel and Cattery in equal parts. The idea is to do a new edition every year adding new stories. I thank everyone who contributed to Footprints 2024 and wish happy reading to young and old alike. Ruggero