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Novelist Simon Van Booy shares the story of how his pet mouse, Tiresias, inspired his latest novel, Sipsworth. Van Booy's emotional connection with animals led him to adopt Tiresias, who was the last mouse in a pet store feeder tank. Despite Tiresias' terminal illness, Van Booy went to great lengths to care for him, even driving across the country to ensure they could be together. Tiresias passed away during their journey, but Van Booy's love for him remains. This touching story highlights the bond between humans and animals and the impact they can have on each other's lives. [Extracted from the article] |
