Yes, There is a Father Goose.....

http://www.charlesghigna.blogspot.com/2013/03/pet-names-we-call-cat-kitty.html

We had to share this poem with you!
It comes from a collection called ANIMAL TRACKS,
written by non other than Father Goose!
(it's really author Charles Ghinga, in disguise)

Learn more about Father Goose!  
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/charles-ghigna
http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Ghigna/e/B001HD3L28/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1/180-5292196-4775853