Catalina loves helping her Aunt Tina in their pizzeria, but finds herself lonely living in the city - until a special stray cat comes her way; a cat she names Meatball, whose paws knead more than just pillows! But will Aunt Tina ever let a stray cat stay? About the Author Marissa Peluso is a chef, writer, animal-lover and new mother living in Brooklyn, NY. Regina Yates is an artist, musician, knitter, foodie and cat sitter based in Brooklyn, NY. The character Meatball is based on Marissa’s cat Azrael or “Azzie,” a real-life Brooklyn stray whom Marissa brought into the home she shared with Gina when they were roommates years ago. This book is dedicated to her memory.