"What a lovely book it is. I feel privileged to laud this memoir of seven cats and the people whose lives they've touched.

The story of Timmy and Marina and of Kathy and Bob and the five other cats with whom they've lived and live will continue to touch many, many readers who love animals and who have known the grief of loss. This book is a jewel."

-Dee Ready, the author of the "Dulcy" series of cat books

"Purr Therapy" is a funny, poignant, sometimes devastating love story: a beautifully written memoir by a gifted and caring psychotherapist about her love for her clients, for her work and for the two extraordinary therapy cats working with her in her practice, soothing troubled souls. I read this book with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. It is a profoundly moving look at how psychotherapy works and the power of love to heal.

-Mary Breiner, M.A., LMFT

This book is a delight one falls into and cannot put down as therapy patients interact with two very special cats. The people, pets, personalities draw one into their world. Life lessons are brought to one by Timmy and Mariana, the therapy cats, with grace and humor as animals and people intertwine. For a non-pet person, one can learn about speaking quietly and waiting quietly for a response and dealing with anger and joy. For the pet lover, this book will make one smile and also gives valued advice and information on grieving and loss and the enjoyment pets bring into one's life.

-Kim Tuomi

"Dr. McCoy's PurrTherapy beautifully illustrates how the simple unconditional positive regard of our feline friends can both tap into and guide us through our deepest human emotions. There is healing in the other side, and PurrTherapy gets us there."

-Ryan Grady, MSW, ASW

As a self-professed animal lover, I was predisposed to love this book. What I wasn't prepared for was the depth of emotions I experienced as this thoughtful therapist stripped away the layers of her own life, the psychic pain and progress of her patients, and the remarkable, interactive healing abilities of her accidental therapy cats, Timmy and Marina.

It was honest, powerful and profound reading. No one who picks up this book will be able to put it down easily without wiping away copious tears.

Carole Ann Lyons, Award-winning writer, editor, marketing consultant, MillerMania (and cat lover)

In sharing the story of her rescued therapy cats, Timmy and Marina, in 'Purr Therapy," Dr. Kathy McCoy demonstrates not only the power that these small creatures have to help heal the human heart and calm the troubled spirit but she also shares her own story of love and loss in a way that any animal lover will understand. Her shared "lessons learned" from the therapy cats can guide us all in handling our own personal conflicts, challenging moments, interpersonal relationships or times of great sadness. Yet they are shared in such a way that is never 'preachy,' but pure, simple observations built from experience. I would recommend "Purr Therapy" not only to those who love cats or to those who are seeking help in walking through life's challenges, but to anyone who loves animals and values the healing powers of those family members we call our pets. -Jeanie CroopeBlogger, The Marmelade Gypsy