This is a delightful story with equally delightful illustrations.  Mom keeps finding stray cats to rescue, much to the dismay of Dad, who has many reasons not to keep the cat(s).  He always relents when faced with the grim “future” of the poor kitty.  As Mom continues to find stray cats, Dad’s protestations become wilder and more absurd.  The ink and watercolor illustrations by David Parkins, make a humorous match with Dad’s comical objections.  When the pet count climbs to five cats, Dad wanders out and returns with… a dog!  Told in rhyme, the reader is entertained with clever reasons for keeping strays, the amusing objections for sending it on its way, and the witty and colorful illustrations.