Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats

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Poets Square – A Heartfelt Memoir of Healing, Community, and Unexpected Internet Fame

Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson is a moving and intimate memoir about finding hope, purpose, and connection through an unexpected mission to care for a colony of feral cats in Tucson, Arizona. What begins as a reluctant act of compassion turns into a life-changing journey of personal healing and viral internet fame.

From Burnout to Rescue—One Cat at a Time

New to the neighborhood and struggling with mental health, financial stress, and life during a pandemic, Courtney never planned to take on 30 stray cats living on her rental property. But the cats—each with their own name and personality—refused to be ignored.

What follows is a powerful story of:

• The emotional toll and triumphs of animal rescue

• The transformative power of care and community

• Going viral on TikTok and Instagram, and how online support helped save her home

• A deeply personal reckoning with grief, depression, and the joy of doing something that matters

A Must-Read for Animal Lovers, Memoir Fans & Mental Health Advocates

Blending vulnerability, wit, and real-world activism, Poets Square is a hopeful, resonant memoir about caring for others—human or animal—when the systems around us fall short.