by Gwen Cooper
First published 2018
Clayton earns his nickname "the Tripod" from his missing leg, but this special-needs rescue cat rules his household with charm and comedic antics. His big heart and clownish personality make him the perfect lap cat until he discovers fetch. The moment Clayton learns to retrieve thrown objects, everything changes. He transforms into a relentless taskmaster, demanding constant games from his human mom. Clayton interrupts her work meetings, wakes her from sleep, and even barges into private moments with her husband. Each time she tries to refuse, Clayton fixes her with those impossibly hopeful eyes that no cat parent can resist. His single-minded obsession with toss and retrieve becomes a full-time job for his increasingly exhausted owner. The question becomes whether their family routine can survive Clayton's newfound passion, or if his adorable tyranny will drive everyone to the breaking point. This story captures the familiar struggle of pet owners everywhere who find themselves completely at the mercy of their beloved animals' quirky demands.
Genres: animals, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, quirky-characters
26 pages · Kindle Edition · BenBella Books