Oliver, the Cat Who Wished He Was A Dog.

Oliver's story is touching and raises the question whether other kittens might be able to brighten other Hospice patients, who might not even realize that they might make a request for feline comfort and companionship - for an hour, maybe, or a day, and have that request granted.

Is a program possible for such a companion cat service? My ill mother had been saying over and over how much she wanted a kitten to pet and sit in her lap. I have been busy at work trying to make my mother's passing joyful. For several days she has enjoyed petting and holding this special little spirit.

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Tonight, my mother is in a deep sleep going in and out of conciousness. Oliver is by her side. Thanks to everyone for making this happen. How wonderful that the LCHS could provide the purrfect hero to bring comfort and joy to someone treasuring life up to the journey's end.

Wendy, Oliver is making your mother's journey home more joyous and peaceful. Yes, perhaps more cats and kittens as well as dogs should be used in therapy and hospice care. I hope this happens.

Oh my gosh, this story melts my heart. This is one of those "feel good" stories that we need more of.

My heart goes out to Jill's family but little Oliver is truly a blessing and comfort during those last precious days. Thank you Humane Society for making this happen. Thank you for saving Oliver! It is amazing how many people don't see past the fear like you did. In fact, behavior is one of the number one reasons that cats and kittens are euthanized at our local shelter. I am glad that Oliver lived because you saw past his hissiness. As for Patricia's question about companion cats Here is our solution: He is a devoted, loving, and compassionate pet owner.

Jeff would do anything for his pets—even take them to a pet psychic. The animals always look like they are having the time of their lives as Jeff always advocates for them. He makes sure that the dogs get frequent walks, he makes sure the cats are able to be part of his epic grudge with Living Spaces, and we are sure that all the animals get quality scraps from the table again with the lunches.

You do have your main foe of Zoila possibly spraying you in the face with a water bottle or if you're a cat getting accidentally lost in the walls during a construction project. But we'd be willing to take that risk to be part of the household and not get screamed at or made to cry over a confused lunch pickup.

Moving away from home can be very sad. No more corn fields and instead there is concrete as far as the eye can see. But sometimes all it takes is a special friend to may the day brighter. But when that special friend belongs to someone else, you have to do the right thing. And just maybe you will get to be with your friend and more. A lovely story with fun illustrations.

A bit sad, but also really happy. Mar 07, mary dewley rated it liked it. For anyone who has ever found and then lost a friend and a home. The resilience of Oliver to overcome his sadness and find beauty in the city and its inhabitants was very touching.

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I was surprised there was a lack of adult supervision when he would wander the city. He seemed more of an adult in a child's body, especially the decisions he made.

I still enjoyed the story and the colorful artwork. Mar 22, Stephanie Tournas rated it it was amazing Shelves: Little boy misses the country, finds a dog, feels better. The dog is claimed, and he makes a friend. Apr 16, Mehsi rated it really liked it Shelves: I spotted this in the library, and I just fell in love with the cover.

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I loved how it looked, and not only that, but I also was highly curious about the story behind these 2 characters. Meet Oliver, he just moved to the big city, and he isn't really liking it so far I can imagine, there was absolutely nothing green, or remotely fun, to do. But then he meets a dog, a dog named Patch. He is delighted, finally a friend, finally something fun to do.

And yes, I loved Oliver and Patch's things, but, I spotted this in the library, and I just fell in love with the cover. And yes, I loved Oliver and Patch's things, but, I did have a question. Why did the parents if they are there, they were mysteriously not there allow Patch to stay? And for a few days even?

If this was my kid, I would have said that the dog can stay one night, but then it would be time to do a search, and I would help him out with that. Not let the kid do all the work, and then just leave him with the dog and also let him buy a crapload of expensive toys and fun dog stuff.

I felt absolutely sorry for the little kid who lost Patch. I do also hope that Oliver learns a lesson. Just because you find a dog, doesn't mean it is yours to take. But that was really my only big gripe with this book. Everything else, the illustrations, the ending ahhh, that ending, I just cried , and of course the cover was great, and that is also why I rated the book 4 stars.

All in all, I would still recommend this book to everyone. It was a fun read, with beautiful illustrations that will suck you up in the world of Oliver and Patch. Review first posted at https: Oliver moves to the big city. He misses his old home in the countryside, but most of all, he misses his friends. One day, he finds a little lost dog called Patch. They spend two wonderful days together and become friends, but Oliver knows that somewhere out there someone must be looking for Patch. Even though he does not want to lose his new best friend, Oliver decides to do The Right Thing.

This beautifully told story about friendship is suitable for EYFS and KS1, and can be used across the wid Oliver moves to the big city. This beautifully told story about friendship is suitable for EYFS and KS1, and can be used across the wide spectrum of subjects: Feb 01, Kate rated it it was amazing Shelves: