ENCINITAS, Calif. - s4story -- Encinitas, CA – Local children's book author and animal advocate Kathleen Kastner releases Karma Cats Puppy Quest, the fourth book in her Karma Cats series, to promote pet microchipping and helping lost pets. Aimed at young readers, this heartwarming story follows superhero cat brothers Julian and Oliver as they team up to rescue a lost puppy, Jersey, and a frightened cat, Suki. The book emphasizes kindness, teamwork, and the importance of microchipping to reunite lost pets with their families. Priced at $18.95, it's available on Amazon and at www.kathleenkastner.com.

With approximately 6.3 million dogs and cats entering U.S. shelters annually and euthanasia rates at about 607,000 in 2024, microchipping is a simple solution to help lost pets return home. Kastner, a volunteer at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, highlights their $25 microchipping service, which includes registration. They also have a microchip scanner at their front gate available to the public to use 24/7  if they find a lost pet.

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Join Kastner for the Karma Cats Puppy Quest Book Launch Party on Saturday, November 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The event includes a meet-and-greet with Jersey, storytime, book signing, coloring, refreshments, and microchipping information. A portion of book sales will support Rancho Coastal.

Inspired by her "soulmate cats," Julian and Oliver, Kastner's Karma Cats series encourages kids to be "superheroes of kindness" toward animals. She hosts storytime events at schools and libraries and plans to expand the franchise into a TV series.

About Kathleen Kastner Kathleen Kastner holds an M.S. in Education and a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Kansas. A yoga teacher and animal advocate, she lives in Encinitas with her husband and three rescue cats. Learn more at www.kathleenkastner.com.

Media Inquiries: Contact Kathleen Kastner at kathleen@kathleenkastner.com or (816) 679-1053. Publisher: Kastner Publishing Paperback ISBN: 979-8-9867650-8-2 Hardback ISBN: 979-8-9867650-7-5 Distributed by: Kastner Publishing and Amazon.com