FabSwingers.com forum: "A Street Cat Named Bob"

By *umpkin OP Man
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

Has anyone else read this true story about a drug addict who found an injured cat and how they became best friends supporting each other? There are many YouTube clips to give you a taste of what the book`s about and they have even appeared on the telly!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I have met Bob and his human many times. They would get on the same bus, Bob on James's shoulders, get off at Angel and sell the Big Issue there. They are now more settled and really getting on with life.

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By *umpkin OP Man
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

Glad to hear they are both more settled! That sure is one bonny and intellegent cat!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I attract a lot of pussy as well

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

Just got that for my Kindle to read on hols, if it's rubbish, I'll blame you Bumpkin

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By *umpkin OP Man
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"Just got that for my Kindle to read on hols, if it's rubbish, I'll blame you Bumpkin

I`m no book reader Caz but was given the book as a birthday present. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and probably being a cat lover helped.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

"Just got that for my Kindle to read on hols, if it's rubbish, I'll blame you Bumpkin

I`m no book reader Caz but was given the book as a birthday present. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and probably being a cat lover helped."

Yeah, I'm staff to a couple of cats too, read loads but not usually real-life stuff so will be a bit different for me - got that, the new Lee Child and the new James Herbert for me hols

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Just got that for my Kindle to read on hols, if it's rubbish, I'll blame you Bumpkin

I`m no book reader Caz but was given the book as a birthday present. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and probably being a cat lover helped.

Yeah, I'm staff to a couple of cats too, read loads but not usually real-life stuff so will be a bit different for me - got that, the new Lee Child and the new James Herbert for me hols

I'm not going to read the book but Bob is amazing. He would sit outside the tube, never moving off his spot, and take the passing crowds in his stride. If he was walking, and not riding on James's shoulders, then he would walk to heel. He would usually be hitching a shoulder ride on the bus but when he wasn't he would enter at the front with everyone else and leave by the middle exit doors.

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By *arambarMan
over a year ago

swindon

Not heard of this until now... gonna buy it for my Kindle later today.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can fully appreciate how a pet (two in my case) can change a person's life and outlook.

I love mine to bits.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Ive just got my mum to download it and i will pay for it as part of her birthday present

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By *umpkin OP Man
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"Just got that for my Kindle to read on hols, if it's rubbish, I'll blame you Bumpkin

Was going to reply privately but I`m too old

Let me know what you think when you`ve finished it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The film is out on November 4th!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As a cat lover, and a 'ard grrrrr man, I'll gladly admit that I bawled like a baby when I read the tale of Bob and his hooman.

It's a wonderful story of the connection between a person and their pet. Just beautiful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Has anyone else read this true story about a drug addict who found an injured cat and how they became best friends supporting each other? There are many YouTube clips to give you a taste of what the book`s about and they have even appeared on the telly!

yup, i've read the first two books, absolutely inspiring. and now there is a film too, out in the UK on 4th Nov

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Ive been bursting all year to see the film that and starfish are out the same time

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Not read it but I've heard of them and am officially jealous of Lickety

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"The film is out on November 4th!!

I want to see this

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I love bob

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loved the books- hope the film is good too x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love the premise of this, looking forward to reading the book which I will buy tomor

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

In fact i really love bob

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a Street Cat named Desire.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The film is out on November 4th!!

Yay!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I read about them today. Such a good story. Looking forward to seeing the film.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Cats are awesome

=^_^=

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Not read it but I've heard of them and am officially jealous of Lickety

I haven't seen either of them in over a year now they are living celeb lives.

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By *GHertsCouple
over a year ago

North Herts

We met Bob years ago in Covent Garden ... he caught our eye because he was the near double of one of our cats and we couldn't believe he just sat there cool as anything amongst all the crowds. He must be getting on a bit now though, wonder how old he is?

Ms G

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The film a on the cinema starting in a week or so

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By *cotFit4funMan
over a year ago

Kettering

Yup i read the books and enjoyed them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just saw an advert for this and remembered the thread. Doesn't look a bad film

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By *nked_kittenWoman
over a year ago

Ankh Morpork

I met them once and he was asking for money and cigs. Then a well dressed woman came up And he introduced her as his gf and she said was he ready to go home? He gave her a new pack of cigs and packed up his stuff and they left together

Some woman had given him food which he binned and he was very careful in how he answered people's questions

He carried on begging way after he was homeless and in need.

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman
Forum Mod
over a year ago

My Own Little World

I just found out that Bob plays himself in much of the film.

Who knew he was a talented actor as well.

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

Lovely book to read. I'm soft about cats anyway..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just found out that Bob plays himself in much of the film.

Who knew he was a talented actor as well."

They got some good lookalikes.

It was a good film.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Where going to see starfish tonight and will book our tickets to see bob as its not here yet.

Ever since i knew about the film ive been dying to see it and didnt bob look glamerous at his opening night

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

Awe that's so sad to hear...

But at least he had a good life

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

"Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

Awe that's so sad to hear...

But at least he had a good life

A legend eh. Yes they saved each other, he was one off

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

There's a feature film.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

Aww no poor Bob

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh no, sad news

he had a great life with his human.

I saw the film and read the book

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

Noooooo!!

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Ah RIP Bob.

The book is an uplifting read and the film is pretty good too. Watched with the child at the start of lockdown.

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

"Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

Noooooo!!

nooooooo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

Thats sad to hear.

I haven't read the book but I saw the film - I sobbed!

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

I was following them on instagram but apparently they announced it an hour ago on facebook

RIP

it was a wonderful book and their story made me cry x

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London

"Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

Very sad news.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have read both books and seen the film, it's great!

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By *unglerivermonkeyMan
over a year ago

Scarborough

"Bob died yesterday, he was around 14yrs old, gutted

That is sad news. RIP Bob

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

I've only seen the film and knew nothing about the 'back story'

When I realised/found out it was all true and the cat saved his life, I cried tears of joy that something so amazing was true.

I am crying as I type this so sad, but the cat had a wonderful life and did his human proud and I am sure Bob will never been forgotten.

Animals really are special gifts

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

"I've only seen the film and knew nothing about the 'back story'

When I realised/found out it was all true and the cat saved his life, I cried tears of joy that something so amazing was true.

I am crying as I type this so sad, but the cat had a wonderful life and did his human proud and I am sure Bob will never been forgotten.

Animals really are special gifts

I'm so heartbroken, I've followed from beginning, such a beautiful connection. Hope James is able to cope without Bob

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It always amazes me how much an animal can play such a large and important part in a human's life. Bob was a very special little cat. RIP

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By *adbod74Man
over a year ago

Dudley

An amazing film, amazing how an animal can help turn some es life around

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently there is a new film coming out later this year...A gift from Bob, who again appears as himself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great story, love cats

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

Really sad news that. RIP Bob.x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I watched the film again yesterday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great books!

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By *unglerivermonkeyMan
over a year ago

Scarborough

"Great books! "

I have only read A Street Cat Named Bob but I am going to order the others as a very small gesture to James and a tribute to Bob!

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

He was ran over, even more gutting

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By *umpkin OP Man
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"He was ran over, even more gutting

He also had kidney problems too which seems to be quite a common ailment with cats.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I seen them on TV, which is why I bought the book, and it was actually quite a good book, rather raw in some parts, understandably though.

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"He was ran over, even more gutting

He also had kidney problems too which seems to be quite a common ailment with cats."

Kidney disease can be quite common in aging cats. I’m not sure if you’ve seen anything online about grandpa mason, he went viral. He was a mean old feral who was trapped by the people caring for his colony when he became injured. They discovered that he had late stage terminal kidney disease. They decided not to return him to his colony and gave him palliative treatment to give him a better quality of life. He was thought to have just months to live and they wanted his twilight to be filled with love and. They soon found out that he adored kittens. He taught many little ones the art of being a cat, letting them comfort nurse on him, snuggling and bathing them, and giving the paw of nope when they were naughty. He died about 9 months ago after defying the initial prognosis for nearly 2 years

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over a year ago

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By *umpkin OP Man
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

"He was ran over, even more gutting

He also had kidney problems too which seems to be quite a common ailment with cats.

My own dark torty has just been diagnosed with kidney problems. She too is 14 years old but I have no idea about the first four years of her life as she is a rescue cat. She has probably been the best cat I have ever had although the many others I`ve had during my years haven`t been far behind her!

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