19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com) · November 2, 2026 · 19 min

19 Cats and Counting Ep 172 Seeing the World Through a Cat’s Eyes with Kat McCarthy

What does the world look like through the eyes of an outdoor cat? Author Kat McCarthy joins Rita Reimers to discuss her debut novel, The Wild Side of the Wall: A Cat’s Tale of Courage, Kinship, and Joy. Told entirely from the perspective of a young cat, the story draws upon authentic feline behavior and cognition to explore survival, freedom, friendship, and the complicated lives cats lead beyond our walls. Join us as Kat shares the inspiration behind this unique story and how she brought its feline characters and their world to life. EPISODE NOTES: Seeing the World Through a Cat’s Eyes with Kat McCarthy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support .

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