Shop Cats of New York (Revised and Expanded)

“Shop Cats of New York features dozens of cats … now adopted into storefronts as mouse catchers, fluffy advertisements or in-house therapists–working at bookstores, pharmacies, record shops, art studios, vet centers, and even fire stations.”–New York Post“Shop Cats of New York is proof that friendly felines are the best distraction when the world seems primed to topple off its axis.”–THE NEW YORK TIMES“Shop Cats of New York vividly illustrates the very nature of the human/cat dynamic. It is a testament to our ongoing love affair, a visual triumph, and a book that all cat lovers should have in their collection.”–Jackson Galaxy, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of CATIFY TO SATISFY and CATIFICATION“Every New York cat lover has a favorite local cat shop; now their star power goes nationwide!”–USA TODAY“Magnificent–Shop Cats of New York beautifully captures the charm of New York’s small businesses and their beloved window-dwelling cats. Masterful photography and heartfelt insights transport readers into the city, inviting us to linger a while and joyfully stroll through the pages. A must-have magical slice of feline life.”–Hannah Shaw, (AKA Kitten Lady), NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of TINY BUT MIGHTY and CATS OF THE WORLD“Whether greeting customers, reviewing inventory, or keeping on top of finances by sleeping across the credit card reader, the utterly endearing stars of Shop Cats of New York prove that felines make the best companions and coworkers.”–Francesco Marciuliano, author of I COULD PEE ON THIS: AND OTHER POEMS BY CATS

Tamar Arslanian is the author of the blog IHaveCat.com - “Single in the City with Cat(s),” and has served as vice president of account management at numerous high-profile New York City advertising agencies. She also consults pet brands on marketing and social media, writes for numerous pet outlets, hosts vegan food tours, and shares her home with two felines and a varying number of foster cats.

Andrew Marttila is a professional animal photographer best known for his captivating images of felines. He reaches hundreds of thousands of cat lovers through social media where he documents his travels promoting shelters across the country, taking photos for clients, and snuggling his cat, Haroun. Andrew’s photography has been featured in Catster, Vanity Fair, Real Simple, and The Guardian, and on CNN and MSNBC, among others. Andrew is the author/photographer of Cats on Catnip, How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats, and co-author of Cats of the World. He lives in San Diego, CA.