Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat
As I read about Dewey, I thought about the cats that I have had over the years. Dewey playfulness, his curiosity and the way he seemed to read the emotions of others, sounded like some of my own furry friends that I have had. He had somehow landed in the perfect spot many years ago, finding his forever home, loved by many, and was now etched in many individual’s hearts forever.
Abandoned in a library book drop-box, this small, cold, yellow tabby didn’t realize how lucky he was to have been dumped in the hands of the individuals in the town of Spencer, Iowa. Spencer is not one of the bigger cities in Iowa but to individuals around that rural area, they are. Going through the proper channels, the library finally gets the okay that the cat can remain in the library. A name contest was started with patrons entering their suggestions and Dewey was selected as the winning name for the yellow tabby.
As word about Dewey’s arrival spread, he became quite popular and attendance at the library increased. Some patrons came just to see Dewey, while others started to stay longer and Dewey enjoyed all the attention he received. Of course, there are some individuals who are against having Dewey in the library and I was glad that the author included their opinions in the book.
Dewey seems to be enjoying his life inside the library as individuals visit quite frequently to see him, some even travel quite a distance to visit him. He becomes quite famous with articles and shows presenting Dewey as the star.
I liked how Dewey was free to wander around the library and he wasn’t locked up all the time. He could be a cat and wander and be curious about his world. His ability to be affectionate to individuals who he felt needed it, warmed my heart and I can just imagine how it felt to the individuals he was sitting with.
Dewey had touched the lives of many individuals, many that he hadn’t even known about. This was a great story, a story that hits your heart and puts a smile on your face.
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