Cattitude - Episode 299 A Cat’s Tail: The Love, Life & Legacy of Onkyo

About this episode

Michelle Fern interviews author Josephine Spence about her book 'A Cat’s Tail', reflecting on her bond with her cat Onkyo and the lessons learned from their relationship.

On this heartfelt episode of Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes author Josephine Spence to talk about her touching book A Cat’s Tail,, told from the perspective of her beloved cat, Onkyo. Through humor, warmth, and deeply emotional moments, Josephine shares the remarkable 19-year bond she had with Onkyo—from mischievous Christmas tree adventures to the quiet comfort a cat can bring during life’s most difficult times. The conversation explores the powerful connection between cats and their humans, the lessons Onkyo taught about slowing down and appreciating life, and the profound grief that comes with losing a cherished pet. If you’ve ever loved a cat, this beautiful story of loyalty, companionship, and enduring love will resonate deeply. EPISODE NOTES: A Cat’s Tail: The Love, Life & Legacy of Onkyo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support .

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Fern

Guest: Josephine Spence

Topics covered

• cats
• pet loss
• human-animal bond
• emotional connection
• life lessons

Keywords

• Onkyo
• cat stories
• pet companionship
• grief
• love

Mentioned in this episode

Products: A Cat’s Tail

Books & works: Cattitude, A Cat’s Tail: The Love, Life & Legacy of Onkyo, A Cat’s Tail

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