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Mar 2025
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Cats of the World | Hannah Shaw & Andrew...

TALKS AT GOOGLE
About this episode

Award-winning kitten rescuer Hannah Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila  join Google to discuss their book, “Cats of the World,” where they explore cat culture and welfare around the globe, documenting their travels with photos and stories from 30 different countries.

Hannah and Andrew are both cat experts in their own specialties. Hannah is a New York Times bestselling author of over 10 books and the founder of Orphan Kitten Club, a nonprofit focused on saving the lives of neonatal kittens. Andrew is a professional animal photographer who specializes in cats. He’s been featured on the cover of National Geographic and on Good Morning America, and has also authored several books. 

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