{"id":1,"date":"2024-11-11T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/?p=1"},"modified":"2024-12-21T06:45:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T06:45:25","slug":"local-cat-influencer-publishes-childrens-book-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/local-cat-influencer-publishes-childrens-book-for-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Cat Influencer Publishes Children\u2019s Book for Charity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social media star Eric is the inspiration behind a new children\u2019s book.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/09\/Image-4-e1734635176944-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/09\/Image-4-e1734635176944-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/09\/Image-4-e1734635176944-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/09\/Image-4-e1734635176944-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/09\/Image-4-e1734635176944.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric with his new book, A Home for Every Cat. Photograph: Paul Richardson and Helen Aitchison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eric, a rescue cat turned social media star who lives in North Tyneside, has released a new children\u2019s book inspired by his life to raise money for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/301163233372307\/?locale=en_GB\">New Beginnings Cat Rescue and Rehoming<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book, titled \u2018A Home for Every Cat\u2019, was released on November 9, with all profits going towards supporting the charity that saved Eric\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignfull is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-right:0rem;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-left:0rem\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Happy Caturday to everyone and happy new book day to me. Now available world wide . \ud83e\udde1\ud83d\ude3a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/adoptdontshop?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#adoptdontshop<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/acatforeveryhome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#acatforeveryhome<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/rescuecat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#rescuecat<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/amazonkindle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#amazonkindle<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/caturday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#caturday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/readingcommunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#readingcommunity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BookCommunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BookCommunity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wyPxj0ghnq\">pic.twitter.com\/wyPxj0ghnq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Eric (@erics_escapades) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/erics_escapades\/status\/1855166175941947861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 9, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric was rescued as a kitten by New Beginnings after being found on the streets and narrowly surviving cat flu, a life-threatening condition that he has battled on three separate occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite still being vulnerable to catching the illness, Eric has thrived since his adoption in 2020. He was taken in by Helen Aitchison, the author of the book, and her partner, Paul Richardson, after they came across a charity Facebook post searching for his forever home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe thought it would be a good idea to put a children\u2019s book together that captures his life of being homeless to winning his award and living his best life,\u201d said Paul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-1-edited.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-1-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-1-edited-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric with cat charity donations. Photograph: Paul Richardson and Helen Aitchison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-72a926b7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-2-edited.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-2-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-2-edited-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric with cat charity donations. Photograph: Paul Richardson and Helen Aitchison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book is part of the couple\u2019s effort to give back to New Beginnings, a small Northeast charity dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming stray cats, offering services like neutering, vaccinations and microchipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll the profits from the sale of Eric\u2019s book are used to purchase items for the charity that rescued Eric from the streets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since his adoption, Eric has become a local social media sensation. He won the Social Star award at the 2023 National Cat Awards, hosted by Cats Protection, and now has over 16,000 followers across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erics_escapades_\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@erics_escapades\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/erics_escapades\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">X<\/span><\/a> (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/12\/Image-3-2-edited-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-207\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric with his award and cat charity donations. Photograph: Paul Richardson and Helen Aitchison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe created Eric\u2019s page for fun to start with,\u201d said Paul and Helen. \u201cPeople really loved the success story of Eric being homeless and finding his furrever home. The momentum and support just took off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric has used his platform to promote the #adoptdontshop movement, raising awareness about the epidemic of stray animals in need of adoption and encouraging followers to support local cat rescue centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the book, which has received nine five-star reviews on Amazon since its release, <a href=\"https:\/\/writeonthetyne.com\/eric\/\">Eric\u2019s shop<\/a> offers 2025 calendars and charity tote bags featuring the message \u201c#adoptdontshop\u201d, with the proceeds supporting New Beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The couple also used a \u00a3200 Pets at Home voucher, won as part of Eric\u2019s Cats Protection award, to donate food to local cat charities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s become a part-time job, but I love it. We\u2019ve met some lovely people all over the world who buy Eric\u2019s calendar each year as well as the items we\u2019ve sold like his book and tote bags,\u201d said Paul. \u201cIt\u2019s been amazing to give back to the charity that rescued him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copies of \u2018A Home for Every Cat\u2019 are available for \u00a39.99 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Home-Every-Cat-Helen-Aitchison\/dp\/1739488253#customerReviews\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Amazon<\/span><\/a> and other online bookstores, as well as through Eric\u2019s shop at <a href=\"https:\/\/writeonthetyne.com\/eric\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Write on the Tyne<\/span><\/a>, which also offers additional merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/11\/IMG_2774-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-338\" style=\"width:1100px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/11\/IMG_2774-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/11\/IMG_2774-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/11\/IMG_2774-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/11\/IMG_2774-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/trinity-eadie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24110\/2024\/11\/IMG_2774-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Home for Every Cat is also available for e-reading through Amazon. 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