Catherine James is an author and occupational therapist who was raised in Scotland, and spent her childhood rescuing stray cats from the old shipyards. Her lifelong concern for animals led her to become vegan, and she is passionate about empowering young people to speak up for kindness and compassion over cruelty. Catherine is happiest when she is walking in the beautiful Scottish countryside with her elderly poodle, Emily, though, due to arthritis, Emily enjoys most of her ‘walk’ from the comfort of a doggy backpack. Catherine and Emily share their Renfrewshire home with Cleo, the guinea pig.