The Feline Executive Taking Over a Beloved Bookstore

Natalie isn't your average cat. She holds the top job at Talk Story Bookstore on the beautiful island of Kaua'i. As the current CEO (Cat Executive Officer), she follows in the paw prints of her predecessor, Celeste.

A Legacy of Feline Leadership

The tradition of having a cat in charge at Talk Story Bookstore began with Celeste. Sadly, Celeste passed away last year, leaving big paws to fill at the cozy island bookshop. The loss affected everyone at the store deeply.

A Mission to Help Adult Cats

To honor Celeste's memory, the bookstore owners made a special decision. They began fostering adult cats from local shelters. Their goal was simple - help these older cats find forever homes by giving them visibility in their shop.

Natalie was the first adult cat they welcomed into their fostering program. The plan was to provide her temporary shelter while searching for her permanent family.

Finding Her Forever Home Among Books

Sometimes life works out in unexpected ways. After spending time with Natalie, something became very clear to everyone at Talk Story Bookstore. This wasn't just a temporary stop for her - Natalie had found exactly where she belonged.

The bookstore's warm corners, constant stream of gentle visitors, and shelves lined with books created the perfect environment for Natalie. What started as a foster situation transformed into something permanent.

Taking Over as CEO

Natalie settled right into the owner's role at the bookstore, becoming the new feline face of Talk Story. Customers now visit not just for books but also to meet the charming cat who runs the place.

As CEO, Natalie provides the important services that only a bookstore cat can offer - a purring presence among the shelves, a friendly face to greet visitors, and the special comfort that comes from shopping for books with a cat nearby.

The story of Natalie shows how sometimes the perfect home might be found in unexpected places - even at work! For this lucky cat, a temporary foster situation turned into a full-time job as the beloved CEO of a Kaua'i bookstore.