The Bidster

In every pet owner’s life, there comes along a companion-or two-who becomes your entire world. There is a connection that transcends the normality of pet ownership, a soul bond. For Casey James O’Connor, Mr. Tuxedo and The Bidster were a pair of cats that left a lasting mark in his life. Together, the rough-and-tumble duo claimed ownership in every neighborhood they lived, and loved Casey fiercely.

​The Bidster is a tale of the bright beginnings and tragic endings of two cats who changed one man’s world.

About the Author

Casey James O’Connor has always been an athlete. He used to wrestle, and he played football, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and racketball, among other sports. These days, he rides bikes, swims, and trains with weights. Casey has two daughters and four grandchildren. He loves spending time with them, caring for the babies on weekends, attending their events, and helping his twin granddaughters with their 105 chickens. One of six siblings, Casey also enjoys close relationships with all his brothers and sisters.

Casey was a gandy dancer in 1973 when he was hired and aspired to Chief Rail Traffic Controller for Metro North Commuter Railroad in 1983. He loaded the biggest cargo ships in the world for six years in Port Everglades, Florida. Casey now spends time in Medellin, Colombia and continues to enjoy writing in his retirement. It’s been an incredible life and ever evolving.