Meow won the 2009 Muse Medallion Award from the Cat Writers' Association.
The judge said: “She had me at her first sentence. A beautiful little jewel
of a book: wonderful stories, valuable information about feral cats and just the right touch of humor to spice things up.
If this book doesn’t prompt you to care for an abandoned cat or kitten, then I fear for your humanity.
If I could award more points, I would.”
In addition, Meow has received the following praise:
“Rosie’s encounters with these homeless cats are touching and comic.
Rarely did I weep and if I did, it was with joy. Thank you, Rosie.” Ed Asner, Emmy award-winning actor
“My husband tells me he wants to be reincarnated as my cat.
I think I want to be reincarnated as yours. In the meantime, I’ll take Buster.
He’s cute.” Catherine Coulter, author of 59 New York Times bestsellers.
“Rosie’s book is a loving, compassionate hymn of praise to those mysterious
beings who clearly are on earth to teach us all about love. The book taught me a lot and gave me sheer
delight. It is a superb paean to cats!” Jeffrey Moussaieff
Masson, author of The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats, When Elephants Weep, Dogs Never Lie about Love.
“One needn't be a
cat lover to appreciate the special bond that Rosie Sorenson has developed with the feral cats of Buster Hollow or to enjoy
the feline felicity that exudes from her articulate and loving memoir, 'They Had Me at Meow.' Along with stories of
daily life with the love-of-her-life Steve and the venerable Turtleman, one of the Buster Hollow cats she rescued, Sorenson
studs this book with photos of appealing felines and no-nonsense advice and resources for those interested in helping
feral cats." Lynette Evans, former Editor of the 'Home' Section of the San Francisco Chronicle.
"Rosie
combines touching stories, education, and resources with great affection. Her lively photographs practically jump off
the page. As someone who is a huge cat lover, I really appreciate the book's combination
of humane messages with a healthy sense of humor. If you know a cat lover, this is the purr-fect book for them!” Barbara Tavres, Community Relations Manager for Barnes and Noble Booksellers.
“…Rosie’s sincere accounts of
her furry friends will not only make you laugh and smile but even shed a tear, as those of us who are owned by cats will find
similarities in our own lives to those shared by Rosie and her kitties. From Turtleman to Buster to Thelma
and Louise, Rosie’s detailed descriptions of each cat’s personality help the reader feel like he/she knows each
and every cat of Buster Hollow.
"...Rosie’s
They Had Me at Meow, is a must read and would make a purrfect gift for anyone who loves cats. The
book is spattered with colorful pictures of entertaining kitties that enhance such honest writing.”
Maggie Funkhouser, Director of Communications, Alley Cat Rescue
"...It is also one of
the best cat books I've read in years." Sally Rosenthal, Best Friends Magazine
“Rosie’s stories
will touch your heart, make you smile and open your eyes to the world of homeless cats.” Nancy Peterson, Cat Programs Manager, Companion Animals, The Humane Society of the United States.
In addition to the Humane
Society of the United States and Alley Cat Rescue, Meow has received praise from the San Francisco SPCA, the Marin Humane
Society, the Marin Cat Connection, the Homeless Cat Network and Fix Our Ferals.
