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Since the beginning of time, cats have convinced the world that
they are untrainable so they can do whatever they want...but those
days are over Gregory Popovich is a professional cat trainer who's
trained cats to perform amazing circus-style tricks for television
and stage, and he's about to reveal his most closely guarded
secrets so cat lovers everywhere can put an end to the most common
problems:
- Stop bad litter box habits
- End early-morning howling
- Banish your cat from tabletops and countertops
- Prevent begging before mealtime
- Put an end to destructive clawing
- Make peace between rival cats
And so much more, including how to become an expert cat trainer
at home and teach your cat to perform Gregory's favorite tricks,
like jumping through a hoop or perching on your shoulders. This
fun-to-read book also provides wonderful insights into the
mysterious, complex feline mind, explaining why cats do the things
they do so we can better understand them and enjoy a closer, more
meaningful friendship.
Thirty-five years ago, Jeanne Adlon became New York City s first
full-time cat sitter, and since then, she has done it all. Jeanne
has dodged tarantulas, served up kosher cat meals, and fed pampered
felines in Waterford crystal goblets. "Cat Calls "recounts Jeanne s
experiences, from adventures with quirky cats to the challenges
faced by a woman who s determined to reach her clients despite
blinding winter storms.
But since Jeanne Adlon is no ordinary cat sitter, "Cat Calls
"offers far more than tales of the cat. Over years of devoting
herself to feline needs, Jeanne has become a recognized expert on
cat care, so along with coauthor Susan Logan,
Jeanne designed each of "Cat Calls "chapters to focus on
important issues for cat owners, including adopting new pets,
feeding your cat, coping with litter box problems, and much more.
Charming anecdotes about Jeanne s furry
clients add examples of cat-care strategies that work. Whether
you re looking for commonsense cat-care advice or you simply want
to relax with stories about little cats in
a big city, "Cat Calls "is sure to please."
Art history has been given a fun feline makeover.
Discover the basics of important art movements through a host of beautifully illustrated cats, each one inspired by a specific period in art history. From Surrealism to Cubism, Abstract Expressionism to Ancient Egyptian art, these creative cats will introduce you to key themes and provide you with all of the inspiration you need if you want to create your own version.
Each illustrated cat comes with an overview of the art movement that it represents, plus a breakdown of the cats features, explaining the relevance of each. Accompanied by fun, informative captions, each element - from faces and fur to patterns, shapes and colours - provides a quirky, accessible insight into the history of art.
More than just a reference book, A History of Art in 21 Cats is perfect for art enthusiasts and cat lovers alike.
Jo Coudert did not start out with seven cats. She began with just
one, Kate, a gorgeous tortoiseshell Persian who knew exactly who
she was - the apple of her mistress's eye. But as Jo a New Yorker,
began spending weekends, and eventually all her time, at GoWell, a
small house in rural New Jersey, she began to acquire cats - or,
more accurately, they acquired her: strays, waifs, orphaned
kittens, homeless toms, and cats who came to dinner and never left.
Seven Cats and the Art of Living tells about the cats - Kate,
Poppy, Chester, Socksie, Trot, Bitty, and Sweet William - who
shared GoWell with Jo and her dog Freebie. Their stories are
instructive, quietly inspiring, written with simplicity, and a joy
to read. From Poppy, whose early mistreatment gave her a mistrust
of the world and all creatures in it, to abandoned Bitty, whose
innate cheerfulness made every day an adventure and every human a
friend, these are cats that will capture our hearts. But more
important, through the lessons they teach about forming character,
choosing attitudes, daring to love, taking risks, feeling fear or
acting with courage, and living in the past or living in the
moment, these are cats that can enrich our lives.
There's no cat like the precocious, sociable, and clever Siamese
when it comes to learning just what you need to know to put your
life on the right track - or take it off the wrong one! Bleu Cat
Tarot captures antics, expressive body language, and just downright
style of this cat favorite. Beth Seilonen's 78 modern Tarot cards,
painted in black and white with a touch of blue for style, will
guide you through lifestyle perspectives with a light heart and new
approaches to getting things done. Using the gentle, knowing humor
of a Siamese's daily life, the accompanying fun and easy guidebook
offers cat-wise reflections that will tickle your inner funny bone.
Never had a Siamese as your guide to life before? Don't you think
it's time you did?Includes cards and book.
This serene meditation on the special bond between cat lovers and
their aloof, playful, adorable, and intelligent objects of
affection captures in words and pictures the many quiet pleasures
that only cats can provide. Pamela Wallin eloquently shares her
feelings about one particular Siamese, appropriately named "Kitty,"
striking a peaceful, introspective tone befitting her subject.
Kitty has been at Pamela's side through many of life's traumas, and
Pamela records her reflections on the solace and joy that come from
her purring and comforting companion. But beyond personal touches,
Pamela also explores the place of cats in history, lore,
literature, and art, introducing us along the way to numerous
famous cats and cat owners. The beautiful photography of Anne Bayin
accompanying the text reveals Kitty's many-faceted personality in
various tranquil domestic settings. This affectionate tribute will
delight cat lovers and please their feline friends.
The allure of cats meets the joy of Paint by Sticker! It's an
irresistible combination. With more than 1.75 million copies in
print in less than two years, Paint by Sticker is the mindful and
artistic activity that also delivers beautiful, satisfying results.
And now comes a new title with tremendous appeal. Paint by Sticker:
Cats includes everything needed to create 12 full-colour portraits
of favourite felines - a playful ginger kitten hanging from her
paws; a pair of sweet, cuddling cats; an elegant, smoky gray
Siamese. Rendered in "low-poly" (a computer graphics style using
geometric polygon shapes to create a 3D effect), each image is
divided into hundreds of spaces, each with a number that
corresponds to a particular sticker. Simply find the sticker, peel
it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next,
and the next - soon, a vibrantly colorful cat image emerges from
the black-and-white template with dimension and spirit. The
satisfaction of watching a cat painting come to life will be
completely engrossing to feline fans and crafters of all ages - and
the perforated card-stock pages allow artwork to be easily removed
for framing or display.
While cat owners adore their purring, fuzzy friends, cats can have
another, rather unpleasant, side. Some pee on carpets, shred
upholstery, chomp houseplants, caterwaul at all hours, and scratch
and bite. Skeptics will claim that it's impossible to train a cat.
Happily, Wendy Christensen knows they're wrong. True, cats are
intelligent, adaptable, patient, independent, stubborn, observant,
and extremely quick learners. But they're also remarkably
self-interested and quick to exploit a good deal. "Outsmarting
Cats" enables you to persuade your cat that what you want is also
what she wants. Whatever your specific cat problem, Wendy
Christensen gives all the latest information on what works, and
what doesn't. She shares tried-and-true tips and resources for
resolving even the thorniest behavior problems. And she'll tell you
how to head off future problems, simply by understanding how your
cat thinks.
How intimately can a human being really know her pet? In this
candid memoir, Linda A. Mohr shares her remarkable relationship
with her affectionate and caring Siamese mix named Tatianna. A
playful and joyful feline, Tatianna brings a spark of life to her
human companion's home and teaches her owner more about love and
devotion than Mohr could have ever imagined. It doesn't matter if
Mohr's hair is unkempt, her spirits depressed, and her face a
fright, Tatianna is always there, blue eyes focused, content to sit
and purr on Mohr's lap, her soft fur stroked by loving human hands.
But when her beloved Tatianna becomes ill, Mohr's heart aches. A
battle ensues to save her pet's life-a battle they fight together
but eventually lose. The bond between them grows even stronger,
nurturing a deeper communication, one beyond human understanding.
Mohr candidly describes how she grieves for her feline companion
but even now feels connected to the faithful Tatianna who has never
really left her side-she is simply in another dimension. Filled
with the unconditional love between pet and owner, "Tatianna" is a
must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost a special animal
friend.
For every cat that hisses and stares at you, there is a happy cat
somewhere in the world that would love to receive your attention. A
celebration of joyful and jubilant felines, this book is especially
crafted for all the cat lovers out there who are desperate to have
a puss that loves them back.
One-of -a-kind It's time for a "feline revolution" in America This
informative book incorporates a wide array of topics including;
everything a cat guardian should know about feline instincts and
needs, how to train a cat to use a scratching post and selecting
the proper one for each cat, how to give a bath properly, selecting
a cat food especially for cats with intestinal issues, the horrors
of declawing (did you know it is illegal in 23 countries around the
world?), black cat persecution in society (you must protect your
cat), find a missing cat and the vast ways (though often
over-looked) that they disappear, understanding and handling
grieving guardians after the loss of a beloved pet, solutions for
circumstantial and behavioral reasons people may consider giving up
their cat, being an advocate for the plight of homeless cats,
actions we can each perform to help stray felines, how to
successfully trap cats, ways to assess medical health, descriptions
of common ailments, and everything one needs to know to start and
operate his or her very own animal shelter from handling the cats
to filing all the paperwork. What the media can do to help spread
knowledge about cats and the importance of spaying or neutering is
included. At least 4 million pets are intentionally killed in
"animal control" facilities across the nation. This is appalling
and can be solved humanely through sterilization, citizen and media
participation, and renewed attitudes. The need for sterilization
laws and free spay/neuter everywhere is described. Shelter
personnel will greatly benefit by utilizing the methods contained
in these enlightening pages. The author is an extreme cat-lover and
pro-active cat advocate.She has rescued cats her entire life. Upon
finding homeless cats in so many places, by simply being observant,
she would bring them home and get them all the medical care
required, but knew more must be done to assist these victims of
irresponsible people. Barbazon researched how to begin a non-profit
organization and then did it She personally cares for each cat
rescued, counsels people on the phone about every possible feline
scenario one can imagine, adopts out the cats, and performs
fund-raising. This "all-inclusive feline" collection of data is
meant to educate everyone about this fascinating, intelligent,
perceptive, and affectionate animal. The cat's status in society
needs uplifting.The fact is they are abandoned more than dogs and
suffer more abuse. Cats are phenomenal creatures and need to be
respected. The information in this book is factual, based on actual
hands-on experience. Justice for Cats focuses on being a
responsible cat guardian, treating the cat as a family member, and
being an advocate for cats at every opportunity. One person can
make a huge difference for homeless pets. Did you know one unspayed
female and her offspring can produce sixty-eight cats in one year?
So, one can see that sterilizing one cat can make a huge difference
The book is easy to read and can be used as a quick reference guide
to any dilemma one may face, with your cat or for your shelter. It
is a "must have" for anyone concerned about the plight of homeless
pets, cat guardians, and animal shelter personnel
Whether it is their actions caught on camera or their subtle
reactions to humans, felines have special charms. People who have
kittens or cats as members of their families see a bit of their
pets within the pages of Cat Chat. Even though cats' personalities
and needs are the opposite from one another in many ways, Mikie,
Eric and Dobbie (the boys) have become friends, brothers and
playmates. They engage in feline caring for one another, chasing
each other and occasionally giving each other a feline swat.
Through candid photographs, Sherry Splaver Rotman has elaborated on
the boys' investigation of their physical environment that includes
their human parents and feline siblings. Their mischievousness,
which creates much household tumult, brings their photos alive and
allows for a phrase or sentence to describe how she thinks they
perceive their lives. In short vignettes Sherry writes the astute
advice she thinks each sibling gives to the others. A portion of
the proceeds from the sale of Cat Chat will be donated to the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Anyone that has a cat will recognise the truth of this tender
account by The Gentle Author. "I was always disparaging of those
who doted over their pets, as if this apparent sentimentality were
an indicator of some character flaw. That changed when I bought a
cat, just a couple of weeks after the death of my father. " Filled
with sentiment yet never sentimental, THE LIFE & TIMES OF MR
PUSSY is a literary hymn to the intimate relationship between
humans and animals.
Originally published in 1912, this comprehensive guide to breeding
cats is mainly aimed at those more serious of breeders. The author
goes into detail regarding colours and markings that are best bred
together depending on what results are desired by the breeder. Many
of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s
and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.
Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork. Contents Include Long Haired Cats Short Haired Cats
Housing Feeding Breeding Kittenhood The Stud Cat Establishing a
Strain Exhibiting Diseases
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