Cats as pets Books

Book SynopsisCat Body Language looks at all the postures cats are likely to adopt in and around the home, both with other cats and with their owners. Using the psychology of cat behaviour, it explains how a cat is likely to react in stressful situations, such as during a visit to the vet, when it is ill, and before or after a fight. All the most common behavioural traits of cats are examined in detail, from raking the dirt in the backyard and kneading their paws while being stroked to chattering their teeth at flying birds and meowing when a can of food is opened. Also included is a whole section devoted to the cat’s most expressive body part – the tail. Cat Body Language is an easy-to-use reference guide that enables cat owners to read the signals their pets are giving through their body language. Cats are often regarded as being part of the family, and this book will help readers understand more about their quiet companions.

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Book SynopsisTime spent with cats is never wasted. Comforting, cuddly, cute... What could be better than the presence of a fabulous feline fur-ball? As well as being totally adorable, cats are fiercely independent, curious and mischievous – and they make wonderful, low-maintenance companions. Research has shown that a purring cat on your knee – or quite possibly lying across your computer keyboard! – is the perfect antidote to stress. It's no wonder these superior beings have inspired many a bon mot or wise insight over the decades. Packed full of wonderful quotes as well as fascinating snippets of information, this little book is the purr-fect gift for any cat lover. 'In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods. They have never forgotten this.' Terry Pratchett. 'Unlike a human smile, purring cannot be, as far as anyone knows, faked.' Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats: A Journey Into the Feline Heart, 2002. 'Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.' Mary Bly. 'Cats have it all – admiration, endless sleep, and company only when they want it.' Rod McKuen. Table of ContentsIn Praise of Cats • Curiosity • Paws for Thought • Companionship • Purrs of Wisdom.

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Book SynopsisGetting a new puppy or kitten is such an exciting time for any family and should be the start of a beautiful, long friendship. Picking a breed can be difficult and is sometimes a choice made on an impulse because a certain look or character seems to be just what you want. Sadly, a snap decision can turn into heartache if the breed you pick doesn’t suit your lifestyle or has health issues that you didn’t know about. Some breeds of dogs and cats have body shapes that are not healthy and can cause a lifetime of discomfort. Selective breeding has produced features like short faces, tiny legs, long backs, huge ears and lots of skin wrinkles. Some breeds also have high levels of inherited disease like heart problems. These unnatural exaggerations and inherited issues can not only mean big bills and frequent visits to the vet but also a less than ideal life for your pet. This book will help you avoid the breeds most affected by health problems. We look at what Mother Nature and evolution picked for cats and dogs compared to what man has done through breeding. Hopefully you will start to see these odd body shapes not as normal for a breed, but as unhealthy changes to our beautiful cats and dogs. We’ll also look at how you can try to find the best breeder possible and avoid the likes of puppy farmers who care more about money than their animals. Somewhere out there, a puppy or kitten is waiting to become a cherished part of your family and I hope this book will help you find the right one. Dogs and cats are wonderful animals and enrich our lives so let’s try and make sure that they are as healthy and happy as possible.Trade Review'I have been so shocked at what I've learned from Emma and her book. We have turned many pedigrees into freak shows, unable to breathe, give birth, walk properly, or even fit their brains into their heads! It's hideous and it has to stop. Our pets should be companions not accessories designed to look cute, pretty, fluffy, fragile, funny. It's a world gone mad. If you love animals and care about their welfare, I urge you to read Emma's book before you get a pet so you can be sure you're not adding to the cruelty of in-breeding a designer animal. My advice, go for an adopted mongrel, as I call them, pavement specials! I did and she's the most amazing companion.'; (Michaela Strachan, TV wildlife presenter); 'Emma has written the definitive guide to choosing a healthy puppy or kitten. She explains the evidence behind their health problems in a clear way that will be easily understood by new buyers and then outlines the easiest way to find a pet that will likely go on to become a healthy, long-lived, adult. If you are considering getting a new puppy or kitten, make sure you read this book first.'; (Dr Pete Wedderburn, Daily Telegraph vet); 'I have become a bit of a "purist" when it comes to the animals in my life. I've been rescuing dogs for over 20yrs. All of them were discarded for one reason or another because of the careless attitude of those in our society who regard dogs or cats as property, the idea of ownership is a difficult one for me, it gives to the person, who owns the animal, rights which I do not agree with. They have the right to discard their animal if they don't want it anymore, or if it no longer suits their lifestyle. It's why I resist the term pet. My commitment to all animals in my life is complete. They are members of my family. I wouldn't refer to my child as a pet nor do I refer to my animals as such. So when it comes to choosing a dog or cat, pedigree, for me, is not a priority. If, however it were, I couldn't recommend Emma Milne's book more highly. If you are going to choose a pedigree know as much about the problems of making this choice as you can, it's all here in this book and will inform your choice. I think it's also good to know yourself; why are you choosing a certain pedigree, what are you asking of this animal in relation to your lifestyle? One thing which always amazes me is just how much animals have enriched my life. Their power to give is boundless and their power to forgive inspiring. They deserve the best from us. Give it to them by knowing them better.'; (Peter Egan, Actor and Animal Welfarist); 'Having a cat or a dog as part of your life is such a special, life-enhancing joy. They bring with them huge happiness, inspire unqualified love and deliver intense companionship. They enrich our lives in the way nothing else can. We owe them just one thing in return; to ensure we care for them, look after their needs and make sure they live long and happy lives. And that means not owning a pet that has been born to suffer, and which is simply a fashion accessory. There can be no excuse for choosing such an animal and perpetuating this trade in cruelty. Emma's comprehensive guide tells you everything you need to know about owning a pet which will be happy and healthy, and give you so much love in return. It is a must read - especially if you have ever been tempted by a designer cat or dog.'; (Lord Black of Brentwood, Patron, International Cat Care)

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Book Synopsis'A gentle coffee-time read. A hug in book form. Beautiful and amusing.' – Milly Johnson___________________Cats may have nine lives but they like to dress to the nines as well. This is the ultimate cat book you never knew you needed: cats in a glorious array of hats. Step inside the wonderful wardrobe of cats and get ready to see their transfurrmation. This gem of a book features an adorable display of cats donning hats for all occasions, from the beret to the fedora and the sombrero to the tiara. Featuring full-colour illustrations from artist Jo Clark, alongside witty descriptions of cats from around the world, this is the purrfect book to inspire your kitty’s new closet. From essential looks such as David Meow-ie to the Avocato, your furry fashionista is only a paw away from sartorial greatness… From the publisher of the hit Life Lessons I Learned from my Cat and Cattitude.Trade ReviewA beautifully illustrated book of cats wearing hats with supporting amusing copy. A gentle coffee-time read. A hug in book form. * Milly Johnson *

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Book SynopsisWith beautiful, bright gouache illustrations and little-known facts about our most mysterious feline companions, this is the perfect gift for all dedicated cat owners.Often a confusing mixture of affectionate and aloof, one minute seeming completely disinterested in you and the next, following you around the house, how much do you really know about your cat? For example, we may think of them as discerning and fussy eaters, did you know that they have very few taste buds and no sweet tooth at all? Or that, like their owners, cats can be either left or right pawed? And, despite their reserved and dignified demeanour, they love nothing more than one of your smelly socks.

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Book SynopsisOne summer, Alice Maddicott was adopted by a beautiful tabby called Dylan, and together they shared six years of loving friendship. Alice collected second-hand photos - orphan images - and in her sadness after Dylan's death, she pored over the old photographs of women and their cats. Cats in gardens, cats on laps, cats in alleys and on steps, accompanied by women who were diffident and affectionate, fierce and whimsical, young and old. What did these cats mean to the women who cared for them? Why have cat-owning women always been viewed with suspicion? And where did the Crazy Cat Lady stereotype emerge from, when other cultures revere rather than fear this relationship? Examining these questions and many more, Cat Women is a moving exploration of wild natures and domestic affections.

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Book SynopsisThe cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World.50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. These inspiring, humorous, heart-breaking, or just plain weird stories reveal why cats have earned their place as our weirdest, most endearing companions, and how our fascination with them is age-old. Along the way you'll meet Félicette, the first moggy in space; Unsinkable Sam, a sea-faring feline; Tama, the railway cat who saved a community; and Snowball, the crime-solving cat.Cats Who Changed the World celebrates the unique relationship we have with our feline best friends, from contemporary times to all throughout history.

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Book SynopsisHeroes and danger, comfort and claws. A black cat dreams of finding a new family, and a vampire is woken by a brush with ancient folklore. Then a cat tests just how far his nine lives run, before a stray moves in, and a kitten discovers a thirst for adventure ... Full of playfulness and wildness, this is a vibrant collection from eleven UK authors about the reality of being owned by a cat

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Book SynopsisIn A Night of Rhythm and Mews, words and pictures go hand in hand to tell the story of a singular musical partnership between a composer and his rather special cat. Percy Nightingale wants to be a composer. He longs to write a piece that will make his name and bring him fame. But first he needs an idea. For ages he's stuck until one day he gives a home to Bruno, a poor abandoned little cat. Only then does inspiration strike. The music flows at last and a creative partnership begins to flourish. Percy brings the rhythm, Bruno brings the mews. Together they create a musical extravaganza for a concert like no other.

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Book SynopsisA truly innovative book for cat and kitten lovers Oliver's naughty and precocious perceptions of humans will delight, surprise and perhaps even shock you. Oliver Kitten was born in a firetruck and ends up living with a three-generation multicultural human family in a four-bedroom house. He keeps a diary of his own escapades and the things he hears and sees his family get up to. At once cute and funny, Oliver is a little naughty and sometimes downright wicked in his precocious observations of the things the humans in his house get up to. Oliver's family includes a Scottish grandmother (whose knitting wool has adventures of its own), Clint, a sometime unpredictable two-year-old boy, the father Richard, his wife Nicole, and Lucy, their 13-year-old daughter. Lucy thinks she is Oliver Kitten's owner and spends her life between the fridge and her bedroom, generally with Oliver in one hand and her phone in the other.Oliver is a diligent kitten and keeps a daily diary covering everything in his life including paper shredding, leaping, purring, meowing, kneading, scratching, grooming hiding, escaping, finding sleeping places and giving licks and kisses.Elegantly produced with black and white line drawings, Oliver Kitten's Diary shows us a kitten evolving into a powerful and smart adult cat with lots of fun, affection, love and adventures.

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Book SynopsisIt’s happened to all of us: we fall asleep alone and wake up cuddling a cat. But that isn’t our cat. We don’t own a cat. Of course, that hasn’t stopped him from breaking in and finding the most comfortable bit of the linen closet to claim as his own. Whether it’s our next-door neighbor’s tabby who always appears in our yard or a ragdoll who has somehow slipped through the open window on the second floor, cats have a way of ending up in our lives (and cupboards) when we least expect it. This Is Not My Cat is a collection of stories and photos of the cats around the world who have charmed their ways into our lives (and occasionally scared us in our bathrooms).

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Book SynopsisAdding a cat to your life is exciting, but it also comes with questions that even experienced cat owners may need help with. Coaching Cards for New Cat Parents contains 50 illustrated cards that cover the topics every new cat owner needs to know, from picking the best cat for your lifestyle, selecting the right food, dealing with issues like furniture scratching, and knowing when to take your cat to the vet. With help from Dr. Marlena Lopez BSc DVM, you can learn how to be the best carer for your fluffy friend.

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Book SynopsisThe Selkirk Rex or the British Shorthair? The Ragdoll or the Bengal? Cats may be purrfect, but which breed is really the longest? The most independent? The fluffiest? Play Cat Nerd to find out which cat’s the real meow. To play, deal all the cards equally, and no peeking! In turns, flip the card on top of your deck and choose from one of six categories: Length, Weight, Popularity, Age, Independence or Fluffiness. Each have numerical values. Read one out, and if your feline’s score beats the rest, take all the played cards from that round. Play until one winner claims the entire kennel!

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Book SynopsisPurr-fect your memory skills with this illustrated cat memory deck. Get ready to pounce into a world of feline fun with our new deck of memory cards featuring illustrations of adorable cats! Featuring 30 cat breeds across 60 beautifully illustrated cards, it’s your job to match the head and tail of each lovable feline. Perfect for cat lovers of all ages, this deck of memory cards is both entertaining and challenging. Whether you're playing solo or with a group, our cat-themed memory cards will provide hours of fun and help improve your memory skills. With charming illustrations, this deck makes for a great gift for any cat enthusiast or anyone looking for a fun and engaging game to play with friends and family. So, what are you waiting for? Have a meow-tastic time with our new deck of cat-themed memory cards!

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Book SynopsisCats Work Like This is for cat lovers who know that even after ten thousand years of living with cats, no one really has a clue what their cat is thinking. In this insider''s guide to the habits of these puzzling animals, the authors offer insights from two generations of watching their cats work. They share the sometimes hilarious and often astonishing observations on cats that have accumulated over ages, and offer some useful insights into how to understand your own cat. Though there are many famous felines, it is the day to day cat which provides the most enduring interest. Though each one''s behaviour and mannerisms are unique, we can find enough practices in common to guide you to becoming an expert in how cats work.Chapters include Habits, with an insight into how cats train you to have the right ones; and The Scientific Cat, with observations and empirical learning following the classic scientific method, as cats don''t listen well enough to be subjects in any other kind of experimentation.Learn how cats practice their values and explore what your cats know about you. Find out what cats do while you sleep, what a cat''s eyes can tell you and what there is to understand about political and & eco'' cats. With a focus on attention, emotion, cute affection, manipulation, cunning and cussedness, Cats Work Like This gives a rare insight into the workings of a cat''s elusive mind.

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Book SynopsisCats have fascinated and delighted humankind for millennia. Mysterious and enchanting or affectionate and playful, they immeasurably enrich the lives of their human companions. In this collection of stories about exceptional cats, Roxanne Willems Snopek explores the loving relationship between cats and their people. A dedicated woman founds an organization to care for feral cats on the cold, hostile streets of Saskatoon. A clever cat becomes a famous columnist, with just a little help from his writer-owner. A stray cat moves into a Vancouver hotel and decides to stay, becoming the subject of a bestselling children''s book. In Ottawa, an elderly man selflessly maintains a long tradition of caring for the cats of Parliament Hill. From cats that heal and console the ailing to cats that survive only through the love of their caregivers, the stories of these memorable pets will warm the hearts of all animal lovers.

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Book SynopsisThought you couldn't train your cat and resolve troublesome cat behavior challenges? Yes, you can! Clicker training, combined with other friendly, positive behavior modification techniques can effectively solve cat behavior problems and train your cat in a way that will be quick and easy for you--and fun for your cat. Clicker training can also improve your cat's activity rate, attitude and, more importantly, strengthen the bonds between you and your cat. In this easy-to-read beginner's guide, Marilyn Krieger, a leading clicker-training expert, tells you how to teach your cat to: sit and stay and not dart out of doors; not scratch the furniture; have stress-free introductions to new cats; stay off the table and counters; get along better with you, your guests and other cats; have a stress free association with both the cat carrier and the trip to the veterinarian; do tricks and much more!Trade Review"Cats love clicker training...This book can make a better life for your cat and a happier cat in your life." --Karen Pryor, author of Reaching the Animal Mind "I recommend Click Your Cat to Better Behavior to cat owners who are training novices and to anyone just starting out in clicker training." --Bob Bailey, animal trainer "This book delivers the tools we need to turn 'catastrophes' into learning opportunities, which is the key to living and learning with animals." --Susan G. Friedman, PhD, Psychology Professor, Utah State University "Krieger presents sensible, easy-to-follow training solutions for the major issues that vex cat owners [in this] well-thought-out, delightfully written training book that belongs in the library of every cat lover." --Alexandra Kurland, author of The Click That TeachesTable of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction 1. A Brief History of Clicker Training 2. The Basics (Cats Just Wanna Have Fun) 3. The Counter Surfer 4. Dangerous Door Darting 5. The Art of Scratching 6. Matchmaking Skills 7. Get Serious about Aggression 8. Take the Trauma out of Carriers and Vet Visits 9. Cats with Bathroom Issues 10. Tricks Resources Index

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the human-feline bond with all its joys, mysteries, and life-changing moments. Gwen Cooper—author of the blockbuster bestseller Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat—returns with the ongoing adventures of her much-beloved, world-famous fur family. Ideal for new readers and longtime fans alike, this memoir told in eight purr-fect cat stories is filled with all the humor and heart Gwen's devoted readership has come to know and love. Raised in a dog-loving family, Gwen never pictured herself as a "cat person." But from the very first feline she adopted—an adorable five-week-old rescue kitten, slow to learn how to trust after life on the streets—Gwen was smitten. Eventually one rescue kitten became five, and all the ups and downs of a life with cats are lovingly depicted here: From the obsessive cat who teaches himself to play fetch and demands it morning, noon, and night from his hapless human mom; to the crafty white beauty who raises outside-the-litter-box thinking to the level of an art form; to the routine vet trip that turns into a hijinks-filled misadventure on the streets of Manhattan with three (VERY cranky!) felines in tow. And Homer, the Blind Wonder Cat himself, returns triumphant in new tales of life and love after worldwide fame. Sure to be treasured by cat lovers everywhere, My Life in a Cat House will leave you laughing out loud, shedding an occasional tear, and hugging your own cat a little bit closer. Read and rejoice!Trade Review"Whether describing Vashti bringing her a breakfast bug in bed or Scarlett crying out for her not to leave, Cooper's light and cheerful style makes it obvious that these cats are the loves of her life. Even readers with little inclination towards anthropomorphism will delight in these anecdotes of cats who seemingly have something to say about everything." —Booklist "This book perfectly encapsulates the unique and amazing experience of being owned by cats and the joy they bring into our lives. That alone is reason enough to read it." —James Bowen, author of A Street Cat Named Bob "Gwen Cooper is the Queen of Cat Love—and in these fun and frisky stories, she perfectly captures all the reasons felines rule our hearts and our homes. No cat lover should be without this book, but more important, give it to the folks who haven't yet seen the light. At least they'll understand us better!" —Sy Montgomery, author of How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals "One of the great pleasures of life is watching cat videos on the internet. They are irresistible. Good news: Gwen Cooper's new book is exactly like a cat video. What a pleasure to read her beautiful stories, brimming with her cat-love and even more important her ability to get you to actually see her cats. Like the videos, you will want to see more and more. She can become your next obsession, as she has become mine!" —Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, international bestselling author of The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats "An elegant, incisive account of love, laughter, and the deep meaning and magic cats add to our lives." —Britt Collins, author of Strays: A Lost Cat, a Homeless Man, and Their Journey Across AmericaTable of ContentsContents Author’s Preface I Choo-Choo-Choose You Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen The Picasso of Pee Cat Lovers Don’t Read Books THEM! A Story in Five Parts Cat Carrier Tango Fanny Trouble The Worm Has Turned Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisHomer, the world-renowned Blind Wonder Cat, returns this holiday season with an ins-purr-ational tale filled with holiday cheer! Fifteen years earlier, doctors had warned that Homer—a tiny, sightless kitten—was unlikely to survive and probably wouldn't have much of a life even if he did. Miraculously and against all the odds, however, Homer grew into a feline dynamo who scaled seven-foot bookcases with ease, saved his human mom's life when he chased a late-night burglar from their apartment, and rose to global fame—paving the way for other special-needs animals once considered "unadoptable." Now, only two weeks before Christmas, with doctors once again decreeing that Homer didn't have much time—that he wouldn't even make it to Christmas Eve—Homer showed everyone that he still had one more miracle left in him. The heroic blind cat proved again, once and for all, that hope and love aren't things you see with your eyes. You see them with your heart. Humorous and heartwarming, Homer and the Holiday Miracle will leave you filled with the true spirit of the season. It's the ideal stocking-stuffer for the cat lover on your list—and the perfect holiday treat for yourself. Read and rejoice!

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the human-feline bond with all its joys, mysteries, and life-changing moments. Gwen Cooper—author of the blockbuster bestseller Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat—returns with the ongoing adventures of her much-beloved, world-famous fur family. Ideal for new readers and longtime fans alike, this memoir told in eight purr-fect cat stories is filled with all the humor and heart Gwen's devoted readership has come to know and love. Raised in a dog-loving family, Gwen never pictured herself as a "cat person." But from the very first feline she adopted—an adorable five-week-old rescue kitten, slow to learn how to trust after life on the streets—Gwen was smitten. Eventually one rescue kitten became five, and all the ups and downs of a life with cats are lovingly depicted here: From the obsessive cat who teaches himself to play fetch and demands it morning, noon, and night from his hapless human mom; to the crafty white beauty who raises outside-the-litter-box thinking to the level of an art form; to the routine vet trip that turns into a hijinks-filled misadventure on the streets of Manhattan with three (VERY cranky!) felines in tow. And Homer, the Blind Wonder Cat himself, returns triumphant in new tales of life and love after worldwide fame. Sure to be treasured by cat lovers everywhere, My Life in a Cat House will leave you laughing out loud, shedding an occasional tear, and hugging your own cat a little bit closer. Read and rejoice!Trade Review"Whether describing Vashti bringing her a breakfast bug in bed or Scarlett crying out for her not to leave, Cooper's light and cheerful style makes it obvious that these cats are the loves of her life. Even readers with little inclination towards anthropomorphism will delight in these anecdotes of cats who seemingly have something to say about everything." —Booklist "This book perfectly encapsulates the unique and amazing experience of being owned by cats and the joy they bring into our lives. That alone is reason enough to read it." —James Bowen, author of A Street Cat Named Bob "Gwen Cooper is the Queen of Cat Love—and in these fun and frisky stories, she perfectly captures all the reasons felines rule our hearts and our homes. No cat lover should be without this book, but more important, give it to the folks who haven't yet seen the light. At least they'll understand us better!" —Sy Montgomery, author of How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals "One of the great pleasures of life is watching cat videos on the internet. They are irresistible. Good news: Gwen Cooper's new book is exactly like a cat video. What a pleasure to read her beautiful stories, brimming with her cat-love and even more important her ability to get you to actually see her cats. Like the videos, you will want to see more and more. She can become your next obsession, as she has become mine!" —Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, international bestselling author of The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats "An elegant, incisive account of love, laughter, and the deep meaning and magic cats add to our lives." —Britt Collins, author of Strays: A Lost Cat, a Homeless Man, and Their Journey Across AmericaTable of ContentsContents Author’s Preface I Choo-Choo-Choose You Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen The Picasso of Pee Cat Lovers Don’t Read Books THEM! A Story in Five Parts Cat Carrier Tango Fanny Trouble The Worm Has Turned Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2019 Certificate of Excellence and MUSE Medallion from the Cat Writers Association The nineteenth century was a rough time to be a stray cat in New York City. The city’s human residents dealt with feline overpopulation by gassing unwanted cats or tossing them in rivers. But a few lucky strays were found by a diverse array of men—including firemen, cops, athletes, and politicians—who rescued them from the streets and welcomed them into their homes and hearts. This book tells the stories of these heroic cat men of Gotham and their beloved feline companions. Not only does it introduce us to some remarkable men, but we get to meet many extraordinary cats as well, from Chinese stowaways prowling the Chelsea Piers to the sole feline survivor of the USS Maine explosion. Among the forty-two profiles, we find many feline Cinderella stories, as humble alley cats achieved renown as sports team mascots, artists’ muses, and even presidential pets. Sure to appeal to cat fanciers and history fans alike, The Cat Men of Gotham will give you a new appreciation for Old New York and the people and animals who made it their home. As it takes you on a journey through the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn, it will amuse and astound you with tales of powerful men and their pussycats.Trade Review“Peggy Gavan has a true storyteller’s enthusiasm—that rare, admirably frenetic need to share as much as she can about her subject matter. [She] focuses mainly on stories from the mid-1800s to World War II, and her writing provides more than just quirky time capsules of yesteryear’s animal life. She emphasizes historical context, allowing readers to see how seemingly minor animal incidents had big influences on modern culture.” -- Victoria Bekiempis * Newsweek magazine *“[Peggy Gavan has] obviously has done a lot of work and is very devoted to her topic ... Every now and then, you'll turn up a history that mentions a quirky animal story here or there, but to my knowledge this is the first time anybody has really made a compendium of such stories.” -- Michael Miscione * Manhattan Borough Historian *"A colorful look at the many notable cats in New York City's history and the humans who influenced their nine lives for good or, sadly, sometimes ill. Here's to the 'hero cat men of Gotham!'" -- Undine * author of the blog Strange Company *"I was willingly lured down countless dark alleys on the trail of New York’s most famous, courageous, and well-traveled felines of history. A delightful read that left me wishing for more milk in my pan!" -- Brian Hartig * founder of Brownstone Detectives, a historic property research firm *Rutgers University Press publishes "The Cat Men of Gotham" by local author Peggy Gavan * Warwick Advertiser *"So where are the “cat women” in this story? Gavan said that strict gender roles kept women out of the workplaces and social spaces that tended to draw more attention from the male-dominated press, meaning women didn’t show up in as many of the news articles that have informed her book." * The Guardian *"Each cat’s tale is the catalyst for riveting backstories of the police stations, theaters, speakeasies, and hotels that have always made Manhattan a mecca for the rich and powerful, the quiet and quirky. A fun and factual adventure that appeals to cat lovers and history buffs alike." * Booklist *"Atmospheric...Lively prose conveys [Gavan's] passion for the city and its rich history. Cat Men of Gotham will be most enjoyed by those who are familiar with New York City history but also by anyone who has ever been amused by or in love with cats." * Foreword Reviews *"A history of New York’s larger-than-life felines," by Eric Spitznagel * New York Post *"Cat-lovers and New York City history buffs alike will thoroughly enjoy The Cat Men Of Gotham, Tales of Feline Friendships in Old New York and the short stories within." * Untapped Cities *"Book picks for the beach run the gamut," by Tina Winstead * The Daily Star *"Local author donates portion of book sales to Warwick Valley Humane Society" * Warwick Advertiser *The Cat Men of Gotham QA with author Peggy Gavan on the Purrington Post https://www.thepurringtonpost.com/cat-men-of-gotham/ * Purrington Post *"Kitty-cats and New York City? This can't miss. Peggy Gavan's history has lots of heart, but it's not fluff. Her book, with profiles of 42 cats and the righteous firefigthers, cops, politicians and other men who saved them from the mean streets of 19th-century New York, sheds light on the hardships encountered by both humans and felines of the era." * USA Today *Dog Talk (and Kitties Too!) interview with Tracie Hotchner http://www.radiopetlady.com/shows/dog-talk/dr-elseys-powers-of-purrsuasion-adoption-event/#t=14:55.854 * Dog Talk (and Kitties Too!) *"Inspiring." * Dayton Daily News *"This book gives readers a new appreciation for Old New York, along with the people and cats who made it their home." * Catster *"October 10-16 -- The Season's Last Two Day Sails And Two Evening Activities" http://ilenetheboat.blogspot.com/2019/10/october-10-16-seasons-last-two-day.html * Ilene the Boat *"Sparta Books hosts author and pet adoption on Oct. 24" http://www.spartaindependent.com/features/teen/sparta-books-hosts-author-and-pet-adoption-on-oct-24-XD533716 * Sparta Independent *"The Cat Men Of Gotham: An Interview With Peggy Gavan: Interviewed by Robb K. Haberman" * Gotham Center Blog *Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1 Seafaring Cats 1893: The Brave and Brawny Cats of the Brooklyn Navy Yard 1898: Tom, the Old Navy Cat That Survived the USS Maine Explosion 1917-1922: Woo-Ki, Tai-Wan, and the Refugee Pirate Cats of Chelsea Piers 1929: Olaf, the Viking Cat Rescued at Sea en Route to Brooklyn 1933: Tommy Mulligan, the Norton’s Point Lighthouse Cat of Coney Island 2 Police Cats 1893: The Tombs’ Feline Warden That Befriended Prisoners on Murderers’ Row 1904–1911: Pete and Bill, the Bronx Mousers on the Job in Morrisania 1909: Claude, the Police Cat of East Harlem Who Did Justice to a Red Fox 1911: Buster and Topsy, the Rival Feline Mascots of the Lower East Side 1915: Sir Tom, the Rural Police Cat of Washington Heights 1934: Arson and Homicide, the Flat-Footed Felines of Police Headquarters 3 Fire Cats 1886: The 10 Lives of Hero, the Fire Cat of Engine Company No. 1 in Chelsea 1894: Ginger, the Shipbuilders’ Fire Cat of the Lower East Side 1895: Tootsy, the Feline Firefighter of Engine Company No. 27 1896: Peter and Chops, the Ebony and Ivory Fire Cats of the Flatiron District 1913: Peter, the Pole-Sliding Fire Cat of Bushwick, Brooklyn 1924: Smoke, the Famous Lafayette Street Firehouse Cat Who Went on Strike 4 Classical Cats 1884: Mutilator and the Legendary Newspaper Office Cats of the New York Sun 1891: Princess, Josephine, and the 101 Feline Models of Cat Artist J.H. Dolph 1895: Taffy, the Laird, and the Clowder of Town Topics Office Cats 1905: Bambino, the City Cat That Stole Away from Mark Twain 5 Hospitality Cats 1920: Minnie, the Female Mouser of a Manhattan Men-Only Speakeasy 1928: Abe, the Times Square Tiger Cat Who Refused to Scat from the Hotel Lincoln 1936: Rusty, the Famous Feline Host of the Algonquin Hotel 6 Theatrical and Show Cats 1877-1881: The Felines of the Cat Congress on Bowery and Broadway 1888: Union Square Jim, the Mascot Cat of the Union Square Theatre 1895: Nicodemus, the Prize-Winning Alley Cat of Prankster Brian G. Hughes 1932: Tommy Casanova, the Lady-Killer Cat Mascot of The Lambs 7 Civil Servant Cats 1891: Old Tom, the Brazen Pampered Pet of New York City Hall 1904: The Feline Police Squad of New York’s General Post Office 1904: Jerry Fox, the Spectacled Cat of Brooklyn Who Saved Borough Hall 1930: Tammany, the Democratic Boss Cat of New York City Hall 1939: Snooky, the Sophisticated, Salmon-Loving Cat of New York City Hall 8 Good-Luck Cats 1905: Bright Eyes, the Good-Luck Kitten of the Battery-Joralemon Tunnel1910: Trent, the Airship Mascot Cat Who Wowed the Crowd at Gimbels 1927: Ranger I and Ranger III, the Mascot Cats of the New York Rangers 1927: Victory, the Feline Good-Luck Charm of the Brooklyn Robins 9 Lucky Cats 1899: Olympia, the Dewey Arch Cat, and Her Lucky Christmas Kittens 1904 and 1908: Holey and Gittel, the Cats with 10 Lives on the Lower East Side 1906: The East Harlem Cats Bequeathed to President Theodore Roosevelt 1912: Kaiser, the Feline Survivor of the Great Equitable Life Building Fire 1925: Blackie, the Mother Mouser Who Stopped Traffic on Lafayette Street Sources and Suggestions for Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify every meow, tail swish, and slow blink in this fun, informative, illustrated guide to feline body language, from the author of Doggie Language.Have you ever wanted to know what your cat really thinks? Professional artist Lili Chin explores felines in this whimsical visual guide to reading and understanding the feelings and behaviors of your kitty.Packed with playful, vibrant, and informative illustrations, Chin demystifies common behaviors—including sniffing, rubbing, kneading, staring, stalking, and more—so you can help your kitty feel safe, secure, stimulated, and happy. Did you know that the further apart your cat's ears are, the less relaxed he is feeling? Or that when kitty bumps you with the top of her head, it can be a sign of affection, a request for interaction, or her way of saying, You are my friend?A well-known artist in the animal training and welfare world, Chin creates informational artwork backed by scientific research and vetted by animal behaviorists and veterinarians. From head rubs and tail twitches to eye blinks and ear flicks, Kitty Language is a fun and quick read to help pet parents connect with and appreciate their feline friends.

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Book SynopsisThe past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover.Engaging and wide-ranging ... The Cat's Meow is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy. —The Washington PostThe domestic cat—your cat—has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past and present, using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking (you’d be amazed where those backyard cats roam) and genomics (what is your so-called Siamese cat . . . really?) to forensic archaeology. In addition to solving the mysteries of your cat's past, it gives us a cat's-eye view of today's habitats, including meeting wild cousins around the world whose habits your sweet house cat sometimes eerily parallels.Do lions and tigers meow? If not, why not? Why does my cat leave a dead mouse at my feet (or on my pillow)? Is a pet ocelot a bad idea? When and why did the cat make its real leap off the African plain? What’s with all those cats in Egyptian hieroglyphics? In a genial voice, casually deciphering complex science and history with many examples from his own research and multi-cat household, Losos explores how selection, both natural and artificial, over the last several millennia has shaped the contemporary cat, with new breeds vastly different in anatomy and behavior from their ancestral stock. Yet the cat, ever a predator, still seems only one paw out of the wild, and readily reverts to its feral ways as it occupies new lands around the world.Humans are transforming cats, and they in turn are transforming the world around them. This charming and intelligent book suggests what the future may hold for both Felis catus and Homo sapiens.

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Book Synopsis"Katzen für Dummies" bietet umfassendes und praktisches Wissen für Katzenbesitzer. Lernen Sie die verschiedenen Katzenrassen kennen und erhalten Sie Hilfe bei der Auswahl der richtigen Katze. Erfahren Sie nützliche Informationen zur Katzentoilette und Katzenklappe und zur Ernährung und Gesundheit Ihres Stubentigers. Gina Spadafori zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie Ihre Katze erziehen und gibt Tipps, wie Sie mögliche Verhaltensprobleme in den Griff bekommen. Mit diesem Buch werden Sie als Katzenhalter die Besonderheiten Ihrer Katze zu schätzen wissen.Table of ContentsÜber die Autoren 9 Über die Fachkorrektorin 10 Einleitung 21 Was Katzen wissen … und auch Sie wissen sollten 22 Willkommen im Zeitalter der Katze! 22 Werden Sie ein gut informierter Katzenbesitzer 23 Wie dieses Buch aufgebaut ist 24 Teil I: Denken Sie Katze 24 Teil II: Vorbereitungen treffen 25 Teil III: Wie Sie Ihre Katze glücklich und gesund halten 25 Teil IV: Wie Sie und Ihre Katze(n) glücklich zusammenleben 26 Teil V: Der Top-Ten-Teil 26 Symbole, die in diesem Buch verwendet werden 26 Wie es weitergeht 27 Teil I: Denken Sie Katze 29 Kapitel 1 Ein neues Verständnis der Katze 31 Von den bescheidenen Anfängen: Wie Katzen so beliebt wurden 32 Einige weitverbreitete falsche Vorstellungen über Katzen – und die Tatsachen 33 »Eine Katze ist kalt wie ein Fisch« 34 »Katzen binden sich an Orte, nicht an Menschen« 35 »Katzen passen auf sich selber auf« 35 Katzen und Allergien – geht das? 36 Die Drinnen-Draußen-Kontroverse 37 Kapitel 2 Die Qual der Wahl 41 Kätzchen oder Katze: Was ist besser für Sie? 42 Alle lieben kleine Kätzchen 42 Überlegungen zur erwachsenen Katze 43 Sie oder Er: Wer ist besser? 44 Lassen Sie das Fell fliegen 45 Soll es eine Rassekatze sein? 47 Zuchtmerkmale 50 Die Lebhaften 51 Der Ruf der Wildnis 52 Langhaarige Schönheiten 53 Big is beautiful 55 Etwas ganz anderes 55 Die Nicht-KATZifizierbaren 57 Die nicht so gewöhnliche Hauskatze 57 Kapitel 3 Überlegungen zur Herkunft 59 Was Sie über Tierheime wissen sollten 61 Private gemeinnützige und städtische Tierheime 62 Die Tierschutzorganisationen 63 Züchter: die seriösen, die schlecht informierten und die unbedingt zu vermeidenden 63 Die Suche nach dem »guten Züchter« 64 Einkaufen auf der Katzenschau 66 Publikationen prüfen 66 Die weniger geeigneten Züchter erkennen 68 Tiergeschäfte: Was ist mit diesen Kätzchen im Schaufenster? 71 Die Kätzchen von Ihrem Nachbarn oder Arbeitskollegen 71 Kapitel 4 Verwilderte Katzen: Besondere Katzen, besondere Überlegungen 73 Hilfe für die Wilden 74 Eine Lösung, die keine ist 74 Eine neue Denkweise: Katzenkastrationsprogramme 74 Aber sind diese Katzen denn keine Schädlinge? 75 Sie holen sich nasse Füße: Wie Sie helfen können 78 Selbst keinen Schaden anrichten 78 Helfen Sie den Helfern 78 Verwilderte Katzen füttern: nützlich oder schädlich? 79 Die Betreuung verwilderter Katzen lernen 80 Eine Routine einführen 80 Tierärztliche Hilfe suchen 81 Katzen einfangen 82 Katzen kastrieren lassen 83 Katzen freilassen 83 Katzen zähmen, wenn es geht 84 Der Schlüssel ist Geduld 84 Sanfter Umgang auf lange Sicht 85 Teil II: Vorbereitungen treffen 87 Kapitel 5 Die Wahl Ihres samtpfotigen Gefährten 89 Die Umgebung einer Katze prüfen 90 Die Vorgeschichte der Katze 92 Besondere Überlegungen 92 Die Auswahl eines Kätzchens 93 Das ideale Alter 94 Ein Blick auf den Katzenwurf 94 Der Persönlichkeitstest Ihres Kätzchens 96 Der Federtest 96 Ein Moment der Ruhe 97 Eine zweite Chance für die verlassene Katze 98 Den Gesundheitszustand eines Kätzchens oder einer Katze erkennen 100 Die äußere Katze 101 Die innere Katze 103 Mit offenen Augen der Situation begegnen! 103 Kapitel 6 Der Beginn einer wunderbaren Freundschaft 105 Katzen-Vorbereitungen 106 Gefahrenquellen im Haushalt ausschließen 106 Einen »sicheren Bereich« vorbereiten 111 Ihr neues Haustier kommt nach Hause 114 Willkommen Mieze! 115 Kinder 116 Andere Katzen 117 Hunde 119 Andere Haustiere 121 Kapitel 7 Die feline Körpersprache 123 Der Sinn der Katzensinne 123 Riechen 124 Hören 126 Sehen 127 Schmecken 127 Tasten 128 Wir lernen »kätzisch« 129 Augen 129 Ohren 129 Schwanz 130 Stimme 130 Haare und Schnurrhaare 132 Körperhaltung 133 Kapitel 8 Katzenzubehör – Erstausstattung für Katzen 137 Wie Sie das Beste für Ihre Katze finden 138 »Katzenklo macht die Katze froh« 138 Katzentoiletten – Die Qual der Wahl 139 Zubehör für Katzentoiletten 140 Katzenstreu 142 Kennzeichnung der Katze 144 Halsbänder und Adressanhänger 144 Die elektronische Kennzeichnung 146 Die Tätowierung 146 Der Kratz- und Kletterbaum 147 Träum’ süß: Die Schlafstelle 148 Rund um den Futterplatz 149 Der geeignete Transportbehälter für unterwegs 151 Wissenswertes über Katzentüren 151 Tolle Spielsachen für Ihre Katze 153 Spielsachen zum Kaufen 153 Spielsachen selbst machen 154 Teil III: Wie Sie Ihre Katze glücklich und gesund halten 157 Kapitel 9 Die richtige Pflege 159 Ein Fell für alle Fälle 159 Warum sich Katzen pflegen 160 Und was haben Sie davon? 161 Pflegezubehör 162 Fellpflege 163 Krallenpflege 164 Wie wichtig Geduld ist 164 Wie man das Fell in Form hält 165 Kämmen und Bürsten 165 Baden der Katze 168 Hilfe bei Parasiten 170 Das Schneiden der Krallen 173 Kapitel 10 Gesunde Ernährung 175 Fertigfutter – Pro und Kontra 176 Die perfekte Mahlzeit 176 Lebenswichtige Nährstoffe 177 Die Wahl des Futters 181 Trockenfutter oder Nassfutter? 183 Fütterungszeiten 184 Vom Arzt verordnetes Futter 184 Leckerbissen 186 Der Umgang mit Essproblemen 186 Die gefräßige Katze 187 Die wählerische Katze 187 Kapitel 11 Gesundheitsvorsorge 189 Wie erkennt man, dass eine Katze krank ist? 190 Die körperliche Verfassung 190 Temperatur, Puls und Atemfrequenz 193 Verhaltensauffälligkeiten 194 Die Wahl des richtigen Tierarztes 195 Die Rolle des Tierarztes bei der Gesundheitsvorsorge 197 Mieze, sag mal Aaa! – Die Routineuntersuchung 197 Impfungen 198 Gegen welche Infektionskrankheiten muss meine Katze geimpft werden? 198 Impfrisiken 199 Zahnpflege 201 Entwurmung 202 Kapitel 12 Die häufigsten Krankheiten bei Katzen 205 Wann ist ein Fachtierarzt gefragt? 206 Die häufigsten Erkrankungen 206 Abszesse 207 Felines Asthma 208 Drei Viruserkrankungen der Katze 209 Schnupfen 212 Erkrankungen des Harntraktes 213 Nierenerkrankungen 213 Felines urologisches Syndrom (FUS) 214 Herzerkrankungen 215 Tumoren 217 Die Verabreichung von Medikamenten 217 Tabletten, Kapseln und Pillen 218 Pasten und Flüssigkeiten 219 Ohrenmedikamente 220 Augenmedikamente 220 Kapitel 13 Die alte Katze 221 Wann ist eine Katze alt? 221 Normale Anzeichen des Alterns 222 Beeinträchtigung der Sinne 223 Veränderungen im Aussehen 223 Verhaltensveränderungen 224 Zahnprobleme bei älteren Katzen 224 Häufige Probleme 225 Zuckerkrankheit (Diabetes mellitus) 225 Die Schilddrüsenüberfunktion 226 Verstopfung 229 Wissen, wann die Zeit gekommen ist 229 Euthanasie 230 Mit dem Verlust fertigwerden 230 Teil IV: Wie Sie und Ihre Katze(n) glücklich zusammenleben 233 Kapitel 14 Verhaltensprobleme und ihre Lösung 235 »Fehlverhalten« verstehen 236 Ursachenforschung 237 Strategien zum Erziehen von Katzen 239 Brave Katze! 239 Böse Katze! 239 Entspannte Katze 240 Immer fair bleiben 240 Lösungsstrategien zu den häufigsten Verhaltensproblemen 241 Aggressionen 241 Wenn das Sofa Fransen bekommt –Unerwünschtes Krallenwetzen 243 Der Pflanzenfresser 244 Das Saugen an Kleidungsstücken 245 Der Mülldieb 245 Die gesprächige Katze 245 Kapitel 15 Die Sauberkeitserziehung 247 Das Problem genau bestimmen 248 Die Ursache herausfinden 248 Wer war der Übeltäter? 249 Ist Ihre Katze krank? 250 Geh endlich aufs Katzenklo! 252 Die Sauberkeit der Katzentoilette 252 Alternativen anbieten 253 Fehlverhalten abstellen 255 »Spritzen« verhindern 256 Umerziehung durch Isolation 257 Kapitel 16 Unsere Katze bekommt Nachwuchs 259 Vorteile von Sterilisation und Kastration 259 Geburtenkontrolle 260 Die Partnerwahl 260 Huch! Es ist passiert! 261 Eine trächtige Katze versorgen 261 Herzlichen Glückwunsch 262 Die Geburt 262 Nach der Geburt 264 Die Entwicklung der Kätzchen 264 Von der Geburt bis zwei Wochen 264 Von zwei bis acht Wochen 265 Von acht bis 14 Wochen 266 Die Trennung von den Kätzchen 267 Kapitel 17 Mit der Katze auf Reisen 269 Ist meine Katze reisetauglich? 269 Gesundheitszustand 270 Die Katze zu Hause lassen 271 Tiersitter und Tierpensionen 271 Mit der Katze auf Reisen 272 Flugreisen 273 Reisen mit dem Auto 274 Mit der Katze umziehen 274 Der begrenzte Bereich beim Umzug 275 Teil V: Der Top-Ten-Teil 277 Kapitel 18 Zehn Katzenmythen, die keine sind 279 Katzen haben sieben Leben 280 Katzen müssen Milch trinken 281 Katzen schnurren, immer wenn sie glücklich sind 282 Wenn Katzen krank sind, fressen sie Pflanzen 283 Katzen sind gefährlich für Babys 283 Katzen sind wählerische Esser 286 Eine wohlgenährte Katze jagt nicht 286 Katzenhaare verursachen Allergien 287 Schwarze Katzen bringen Unglück 288 Alle Schildpatt-mit-Weiß-Katzen sind weiblich 290 Kapitel 19 Zehn häufige Gefahren für Ihre Katze im Haushalt 291 Schnüre und Ähnliches 292 Eine Schockerfahrung 293 Der warme und tödliche Wäschetrockner 293 Schmerzmittel, die töten können 294 Angriff der Killerpflanzen 295 Gefahren in der Garage 297 Vorsicht Frostschutzmittel 297 Die Bedrohung auf vier Rädern 298 Erhöhte Gefahren 298 Keine Hundepräparate für Ihre Katze 299 Anhang 301 Stichwortverzeichnis 305

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