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Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat Her Adventures Continue...
Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat Her Adventures Continue...
Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat Her Adventures Continue...
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Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat - Her Adventures Continue...picks up where the first book, “The Tale of Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat” finished. This novel chronicles the final years in the life of that spunky, little cat named Thisbe.
It begins with a short wrap up of the first book for those who need to catch up as told by Thisbe herself. She is back with her human Mom, Ana, in a strange new apartment in a land called Michigan. Thisbe doesn’t care for the small apartment because she has to hide from the mean old landlady who discovers Thisbe quite by accident. Ana sends Thisbe to a friend’s house for a little vacation to clear the apartment with the landlady. Thisbe has a grand time and meets some new cats. Returning to the apartment, Thisbe suffers from “cabin fever” and escapes one day for a bit of excitement only to be kidnapped by a local boy who is not very kind. It is a frightening and hurtful experience for Thisbe. Ana does eventually find her but Thisbe has learned her lesson and stays safely in the apartment.

Thisbe soon discovers Ana packing to move. Joyously they travel to another place that is more animal friendly. Here Thisbe discovers her neighbors after she accidentally falls down a long abandoned heating duct. She is in heaven! She lands in the aviary in the downstairs apartment to befriend a cockatoo, a parrot and two lovebirds. The other animals living in the downstairs apartment consist of two dogs and two cats. Quite a menagerie! After living with just Ana for a while and missing the freedom of Belinda’s house, Thisbe is excited to find some new animal friends.

The college where Ana is teaching dance has auditions for the cat in their production of “Bell, Book and Candle” and guess who is chosen? Why of course it’s Thisbe! She has a wonderful and exciting experience on stage.

Ana moves again taking a summer job at the Theatre by The Lake and Thisbe enjoys wonderful adventures in a new larger home that has a secret pet door. Here she has freedom to escape the confines of the house without Ana suspecting a thing. She also gets to share a home with a new dog friend while Ana “babysits” a friend’s cocker-spaniel.

Thisbe and Ana move again this time back to Massachusetts where Thisbe finally returns to her beloved home at Belinda’s. Ana moved in after her aunt passed away and Thisbe is home but for how long? Will Ana have to move again? When will Thisbe finally settle down? Does she still receive visits from Arturo and now Belinda? Thisbe acquires a new housemate and a step-sister much younger than her. How will that work out? Thisbe still has a few more adventures and where will they take her? This is a heartwarming story for all ages.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherTerri Cabral
Release dateNov 1, 2016
ISBN9781370338221
Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat Her Adventures Continue...
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Terri Cabral

Terri Cabral is an author, artist and entertainer.She's been painting and drawing from a very young age. Her specialties are landscapes and animals in acrylics, ink and watercolor pencils. Her artwork has been exhibited and sold in Crete, Italy, and around the USA. Currently Ms. Cabral and her husband, Sean M. Poole have combined their artistic talents and have uploaded their art designs to be placed on clothes on www.ShopVida.com/collections/sean-poole. You can also view her art on witsendstudioproductions.comAs a writer, Ms. Cabral contributed to her high school and college newspapers and yearbooks. She wrote scripts for children and adult productions she directed at various theatre venues. In 1988 Ms. Cabral co-wrote, produced, choreographed and starred in the Christmas Holiday Production for the city of Holland, MI "Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates" She and her co-author/producer/director, Paul Stuart Graham, received the 1989 Michigan Governor’s Award for Outstanding Community Work. The production continued to be presented for the next four years. It was a community participation project complete with windmills, pathos and a 50 foot ice skating stage and race involving over 50 community children and participants.In 1994 she and her husband, Sean M. Poole, began researching her uncle, the Cuban Vanguardia painter, Antonio Gattorno with whom she had a close relationship, and began writing a book about him. He had passed in 1980 and his wife, her aunt, passed in 1993. In 2004, she edited and co-published the award winning art biography “Gattorno – A Cuban Painter for the World” by Sean M. Poole. The book won the 2009 Eric Hoffer Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing, the First Place Award in the Photography/Art genre in the London Book Festival in 2008 and The New England Book Festival in 2009 and Honorable Mentions in the New York and San Francisco Book Festivals in 2008 and 2009 respectively.Her first novel, "The Tale Of Thisbe - An Extraordinary Cat" received Honorable Mention in the London, New England and Animals, Animals, Animals, Book Festivals. It is the story of a spunky little house cat named Thisbe. The book and the sequel "Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat - Her Adventures Continue..." are written from Thisbe's point of view. It tells of her many adventures, her friendships with many animals, her kind deeds, her sad losses and the lessons she learned in life. It's a Young Adult book but also for any person who loves animals.She is also working on another cat story titled "Lucky Blackie - The Luckiest Black Cat".A new novel in conception is titled "Isabel's Journey". It is a novel based loosely on the life of Ms. Cabral's aunt Isabel Gattorno who was a woman far ahead of her time.

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    Thisbe An Extraordinary Cat Her Adventures Continue... - Terri Cabral

    Wits End Studio Productions

    Thisbe - An Extraordinary Cat

    Her Adventures Continue…

    Written By

    TERRI CABRAL

    Copyright © 2016 Terri Cabral

    All Rights Reserved

    Wits End Studio Productions

    North Myrtle Beach, SC

    www.witsendstudioproductions.ws

    All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places and incidents are products of the writer’s imagination or have been used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, actual events, locales or organizations is entirely coincidental.

    Printed in the United States of America

    ISBN-13: 978-1481046398

    ISBN-10: 148104639X

    Chapter 1: Caught

    My name is Thisbe. I was born almost ten years ago to a beautiful orange and white cat, known as Pumpkin (to the humans) but to me she was Mama. I loved her so much. Mama taught me many things but the lesson I remember most is to be kind to others and they will be kind to you. I’ve tried to follow that lesson throughout my life. Over the years I’ve encountered many different animals from dogs to foxes to birds and found each one unique. Some were nice and some were not very nice at all. I was adopted at about two months old by Ana. She introduced me to other animals that soon became good friends. We moved from our apartment to Grandma’s house for a little while which left me alone and without friends. When Ana had to go on a long work trip she brought me to Belinda’s house out in the country. I’d always lived in the city and was never allowed to roam about freely, so living out among the trees and grass without all the cars made my life wonderful. I explored many places outdoors and met lots of different animals. There I met some wonderful friends both animal and human.

    My best friend was a bird. She was a beautiful Chickadee known as Chipper. We shared many adventures and fun times together but one day last summer a black cat named Mystique ended my friend’s life. It made me very sad. So sad I stopped eating for a while and just slept all day long. I did not care to live with Belinda anymore. There were too many sad memories. I wished Ana would come and get me. She always visited Belinda and me when she was in the area but I had not seen her in a long time. Belinda saw how upset I was and contacted Ana. Belinda knew I wanted to go home. My visit to the country had ended.

    I am now home with Ana in a place she calls Michigan. I spent nearly eight years at Belinda’s house in a place they called Massachusetts. Humans have funny names for places. I learned a lot in those years. I learned about human time, the names of things in a house and I loved playing outside in the large yard with my two dog friends Duke and Butch. I had turtle, duck, and beaver friends at the pond near my house. I also had a special human friend. His name was Arturo and he was Belinda’s husband that passed away. Only I could see him and talk to him. I wish Arturo would come to my new house and visit with me. He told me he could travel to different places. Maybe he will once I’ve been here for a while. I hope he can find me. He was the only human I could really talk to that understood me! Mama told me once that Papa could see human spirits and that it was a special gift given to some cats. I could talk to Arturo and he could talk to my animal friends on the other side. I couldn’t see them because he said it took too much energy for animals to be seen on this side but he would always convey messages from them to me from his side.

    I love being back with Ana. I missed her so much. During the day, Ana is away at the theatre where she works but she’s usually home by nightfall. Ana has worked in theatres for a long time. When I was just a kitten and first came to live with Ana, she taught dance. I loved to watch her move about our apartment. It was very large compared to this place. I’ve quickly adjusted to this tiny apartment. There’s a large window in the living room that looks out onto a porch but Ana told me I must never sit by the window because the crabby old landlady might see me and I am not allowed to live here. The old lady doesn’t like animals, especially cats. Ana told me that pets were not allowed but she didn’t care about the rules. Ana wanted me home with her. Ana said I wasn’t a pet, I was her baby girl. There’s a window in the bedroom but I’m not allowed sit on the sill for the same reason. So I have to settle for a seat on the bed. At least I can look out the window and not be seen by anyone.

    Ana talks to me like she talks to people. I understand her better now that I’m older. I spent many years with Belinda. She talked to me all the time. Belinda spoke many different languages. I learned so much from her that I came to understand some words that she spoke in other languages!

    I arrived here to live with Ana in early spring. Ana wasn’t as busy at the theater as she is now. We spent a lot of time together but now Ana is working at the theatre from early in the morning to late at night. She’s hardly home anymore. She always leaves the bedroom window open and the overhead fan on to allow a bit of a breeze for me. I can tell it’s summer for the sun is much brighter and the air warmer. I miss going outside and listening to the birds sing. It’s such a pretty sound. I know cats are supposed to eat birds and other animals but I can’t hurt another animal.

    I sat on the bed after Ana left for the day and sighed. There isn’t much to do in this apartment. I miss Belinda’s house. I love Ana and missed living with her but this apartment is so boring. I can’t sit by the big window in the other room and I can’t sit on the window sill in here and talk to birds...birds? I hardly see any! I might as well sleep and wait for Ana to come home.

    It was a sunny, warm summer morning. I curled up in a bright patch of sunlight on the bed when I heard the door to the apartment open. Ana’s home already? Yeah! I jumped down to greet her but when I walked out to the living room I stopped short. That’s not Ana! A short, heavy woman with thick glasses, grey curly hair, dressed in a large flowery dress leaning on a curved, black stick was standing there huffing and puffing, out of breath. There was a man in a dark blue shirt and pants holding a red metal box in his hand. He was standing next to her. The old lady stepped back and screamed nearly knocking over the man.

    AHHHH! What is THAT THING doing in one of MY apartments? She shouted and pointed her stick at me. I was scared. I thought she was going to hit me.

    This woman knows she is NOT supposed to have PETS! AND it’s a CAT! Eeeeuww! All they do is tear things up and spray pee on everything! Go in the bathroom and fix that leaking toilet and let’s get out of here! I HATE cats!

    Suddenly, I was very angry. I don’t like you either, crabby old lady! How dare you say ALL cats do that! Then I panicked and remembered what Ana told me. Oh no! Does this mean Ana will have to move? She said she wouldn’t get rid of me! What’s going to happen? I was very distraught at this invasion of our home. I followed the man into the bathroom and watched carefully as he poked around the toilet and sink.

    Hi little kitty the man whispered to me, You seem like a nice cat. This apartment smells just fine. That old lady doesn’t like you so you better stay away from her. No telling what she’ll do. He rubbed my head and smiled.

    He returned to the living room and said, Well, lady, ain’t nothin’ wrong with this toilet or sink. We best check the pipes downstairs. It might be a leak between the floors. I was cautiously peeking around the bathroom doorway. I didn’t want to get anywhere near that old lady.

    The old woman turned to leave, Well fine, let’s get out of here. I’m going to let this woman know if she doesn’t get rid of this cat immediately, she will be evicted!

    They left our apartment. The old woman slammed the door behind her. I heard the door lock.

    I thought Evicted? What’s that? Oh no! Ana won’t get rid of me, will she? Ana is so happy I’m back with her. I don’t want to leave again. I don’t like that old lady. She’s mean.

    I sat in the living room and waited patiently for Ana to come home. I couldn’t sleep. I was too upset. In a little while, I heard the phone ring. The answering machine came on. I heard Ana politely say please leave a message then I could hear the voice of the old lady yelling at Ana. My heart sank. Oh no…Ana…please don’t send me away! I wish I had never come out of the bedroom. Slowly I wandered back to the bedroom. I jumped up on the bed and waited for Ana to come home.

    Later that night, Ana arrived home and called out, Hello my precious baby! Where is my Thisbe girl? Thisbe? Slowly I emerged from the bedroom. There you are, my baby. Did you have a good day? Looks like I have a message. Let’s see who it is. I thought Oh no! She’s going to hear that old lady yelling at her. I watched as she listened to her messages. She heard the old woman shouting into her phone, Pets are NOT allowed in MY apartments! You know the rules. Get rid of that cat immediately or you will be evicted. I am keeping your deposit for all the damages done by that vile creature.

    Ana was really angry. She looked at me and asked, DAMAGES? VILE CREATURE? WHAT was she doing in MY apartment WITHOUT MY consent? She had no right to come barging in here! What did she want? I didn’t know what to do, I was very upset. All I could do was think Please don’t send me away again. I want to be with you.

    Ana was so furious she called the woman immediately not caring that it was very late at night. I sat by Ana’s feet and listened.

    Hello this is Ana Costa in 412D. I DON’T CARE what TIME it is! WHAT were YOU doing in MY apartment WITHOUT contacting ME first? WHAT? My TOILET? There is NOTHING wrong with it! Oh I see…well in case you didn’t know, you are supposed to contact the apartment renter BEFORE you go barging into their apartment unannounced! There is a matter of PRIVACY for the tenant!!!..... AN EMERGENCY? There was no emergency… The cat?...I am cat sitting for a friend...one more day. You better contact me FIRST the next time you need to come into my apartment. I’m tired of your attitude towards your renters. I keep this place clean AND pay my rent ON TIME. …WHAT? NO this cat does NOT spray. Ana slammed the phone down.

    OOOh what a …a…… She said some words I had never heard before. I just want to take that old, fat woman and …She has NEVER been civil or even nice! I pay a lot of money for this tiny apartment! I slowly backed away from Ana. I had never seen her so angry! What is Ana going to do?

    Ana took a deep breath, Thisbe, this requires some sneaky action. I think I am going to have to let you spend some time with a friend of mine. Just for a little while until I can convince this nasty, old woman that I no longer have a cat. I know someone who’ll be able to take you for a little while. I think I’ll call Danny in the morning and see if he can take you in for a few weeks.

    MEOW? WHAT? I have to LEAVE? But you said you would not get rid of me again! Meow?

    Don’t worry Tiz. It’s only for a few weeks. You’ll like Danny and Adam. They have a huge, beautiful home. They also have two very friendly cats. I think you’ll get along just fine with them. It’s only until I’ve convinced this old hag that you are gone then I will sneak you back into the apartment. I need some chamomile tea. Let’s put on some calming music, okay?

    Ana turned on some quiet music and went into the kitchen to put the kettle on for tea. After getting into her pajamas, she settled down on the sofa with a hot cup of tea and me by her side.

    Tiz, I can’t believe she barged into my apartment like that for no reason. She really annoys me! She had no right to enter without my consent. There was no emergency. The woman downstairs had complained of a little leak in her ceiling. That old lady is just nosey. Other tenants have complained about the same thing. She barged into the guy next door’s apartment and he was home! She has no life and wants to find out all about her tenants. I need to move to a better place where you and I can live in peace.

    I was enjoying the head rub and thinking about visiting Ana’s friend, Danny. Well, it would be a chance for me to get out of this apartment for a little while and see some other place, as long as it’s only for a short time. I would make new animal friends. I miss talking with other animals. The more I thought about it the more I liked the idea. I tried to let Ana know that I didn’t mind going to another place. I rubbed up against Ana and purred loudly, Meow…It’s okay Ana. I don’t mind going to another home for a little while if it will make this crabby old lady leave you alone. I love you. I want us to be happy.

    We both yawned. Ana said Come on, Tiz, it’s late, love, time to go to bed. I’m beat. I’ll call Danny in the morning. Let’s go and snuggle together for tonight. I hate having to let you go again. I just got you back in my life. Those were exactly my sentiments.

    The next morning Ana called Danny. I listened carefully. Ana asked nicely, So do you think you could take Thisbe for a week or two until I can clear the apartment with that old woman?

    I guess Danny agreed because Ana packed up my things and took me to his house.

    Handing me over to Danny, Ana kissed me goodbye and said, Now be a good girl. I’ll be back for you in a couple of weeks. I’ll miss you! Think of it as a little vacation, sweetie. You’ll make some new friends. Okay?

    Then Ana said to Danny, I know she’ll be a good girl. This is hard on her. She just got here and now she has to be uprooted again. Call me if you have any problems but you shouldn’t have any.

    Looking directly at me, Ana said, Right, Thisbe? Then she turned to Danny and said, Danny, all of her food, toys, and blanket are in this box.

    Danny smiled and said, Sure, Ana, no problem. Our two cats stay outside most of the time except when it’s cold. Does Thisbe go outside?

    Ana replied When she lived with my aunt Belinda, she was outside all the time because my aunt had a lot of land in the country. You could show her how to get out there and see what happens but please don’t let her wander in the street. She’s had her shots and vaccinations, too.

    Danny assured Ana, Now don’t you worry a bit! We have a closed-in back yard. She’ll be safe out there. You can call me anytime and check on her. I know you are up to your eyeballs in work but if you get a minute, come over and visit. I know Adam would love to see you. We’ll see you at the theatre in a couple of weeks for opening night. We have season tickets.

    Danny, you’re the best! Thanks so much. Love you. Ana gave Danny a hug. She kissed me on the head. I love you too, baby. You’ll be home soon. Have fun! Enjoy your new friends. I love you. She ran out quickly.

    Danny looked at me and said, Now Thisbe, don’t fret. You can go out in our yard during the day and come inside at night. We have a pet door in the back. Come here, I’ll show you. Danny showed me the pet door. I was thrilled. Wow, I wish Belinda had one of these. I can go outside whenever I want to. I think I like this place.

    "Now Thisbe, we have an old tom cat that is nearly twenty years old. Wilbur doesn’t do much but sleep all day. The other is a twelve year old female cat. You and Fidelia might get along. She sleeps a lot, too, but don’t all cats? I’ll set up your litter box in the mud room off the back door. Your food bowls will be in the kitchen with the others. I’m gone most of the day and so is Adam so you are on your own. Have fun. I have to go now. It’s a pretty day out there so feel

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