From the first campfire to the iPhone, the world’s greatest inventions looked very different from the floor—right beside the water bowl. In Paws of Progress, S. M. Lucky serves up 50 laugh-out-loud, heart-squeeze tales in which dogs, cats, parrots, raccoons, goldfish, and more witness (and frequently sabotage) human genius. A wolf-dog drafts the original leash manifesto. A monastery cat edits the printing press with paw-notes. A terrier declares war on the telephone (“WHY IS THE BOX BARKING?”). A border collie herds flying cars. An AI translator finally reveals what your dog has been saying all along: “Human, you owe me treats.”

Not every story is the same size—some sprint, others saunter. You’ll find snackable flashes perfect for a coffee break alongside mini-epics you can finish in one cozy sitting. Threaded through the chaos: a reincarnated goldfish who keeps “discovering water,” and a cat who claims to have invented the universal art of Ignore.

Perfect for busy listeners, book clubs, and anyone who likes their history with fur, feathers, and feelings, Paws of Progress is an irresistible, family-friendly collection you can nibble at bedtime or binge on a weekend. You’ll laugh, you’ll mist up, and you’ll never look at an invention—or a pet—the same way again.