Stories and Art
by Cathryn RakiCh
Cathryn Rakich is a writer and ceramic artist whose work celebrates the deep and often surprising connections between people and animals. Her debut book, Thirty Days to Home (Simon & Schuster) explores the journey of rescue, healing, and belonging. Through her monthly column in Inside Sacramento and her handcrafted animal-inspired ceramics, Cathryn shares stories that honor animals, both wild and domestic, and celebrate their beauty, grace and intelligence.
The Book
A moving debut about second chances, Thirty Days to Home follows a grieving woman who rediscovers purpose—and unexpected love—through her connection with a stray dog she meets on the streets of picturesque Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
The Ceramics
After graduating from Sacramento State University, art fell to the wayside as Cathryn pursued a career in writing, editing and communications. Fast forward 35 years, when she retired with free time on her hands. Ceramics called to her.
The Animals
Animals & Their Allies features monthly stories from Cathryn’s column in Inside Sacramento celebrating animals—both wild and domestic—and the people who advocate for them.
