Cats Books - Page 3

The Cats of Kittyville: New Lives for Rescued Felines

Best Friends Animal Society

Amazon Price: $11.53 List Price: $16.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Sellers Publishing Amazon Marketplace: 38 new & used starting at $9.53

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General AAS
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Essays

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Beautiful Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

This is a beautiful, full color book, that tells you everything you have ever wanted to know about the beautiful Cats at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

You can always tell the true animal lovers from the "posers".

The true animal lovers are 100% No-Kill.

If it is not No-Kill, it's not a true "shelter". (www.nokillblog.com)


Best Friends operates the world's largest No-Kill Sanctuary for all kinds of animals.

When so called "animal welfare" groups like PETA, The HSUS, ASPCA, etc, all called for the Michael Vick dogs to be murdered, Best Friends was there to save them...and they have made fantastic progress and many are now ready or soon will be ready for loving families.

Best Friends does the same for Cats. Recently, Best Friends rescued 800 cats from an abusive, neglectful situation, and many of those cats are now in loving homes, with their very own families, free to live, love and be loved.
Now THAT is what I call an animal welfare group!

That's how you know who the true Best Friends to animals are!

The precious souls who come into the care of Best Friends Animal Society are in very good hands, indeed.

As you read this great book, you will see how the precious cats are loved, cared for, and have their lives nourished by the Best Friends Animal Society.

Kittyville is a place that I'd feel very safe in, if I was a cat. (Actually, I am part cat. No joke.)

You will be touched by this beautiful book, and you will see why the area where Best Friends is located, in Utah, is called "Angel Canyon".

You will fall in love with all of the precious four-legged souls (cats) who you meet in this book.

Who knows? Maybe you'll see a cat in this book who YOU want to adopt into your loving, caring family.

Or maybe you will be inspired to go to your local "shelter" and adopt a cat and save a precious living soul from certain death.

I find that mature and older cats have a harder time being adopted, because everyone wants the "cute and cuddly" kittens. Sure, kittens ARE cute and cuddly, but not any more so than a mature/adult, or older cat is.

ALL cats are cute and cuddly!

The kittens wont have a problem finding homes, in most cases, but the mature and older cats might, and thus, they need to be adopted even more so than kittens do.

If you love cats, or if you love any companion animals, this book is a must read.

I look forward to the day when cats and dogs arent murdered anymore....the day when the murderers decide to stop the killing and decide to go No-Kill. It can and has been done in some Cities.

It's just a matter of caring enough and working hard enough to make sure that it's done. That's why any true animal shelter should be run by a 100% No-Kill animal lover.

If your local shelter isnt No-Kill, you can join together as a community and demand change.

You have the power. Yes you.


To learn more about Best Friends Animal Society, please visit their website: www.bestfriends.org

Editorial Review:

Kittyville is the neighborhood at Best Friends Animal Society, the largest no-kill animal haven in the United States, that is solely dedicated to the cats who are rescued by Best Friends and their Rapid Response teams. The Cats of Kittyville reveals the inspiring story of how a devoted crew of vets, specialists, caregivers, and volunteers perform miracles every day, giving the abused and abandoned cats in their care a happy new life. A primary goal of Best Friends is to place all animals in loving homes. Illustrated with over 85 photos, this captivating book shows how and why new lives happen for these special cats.

100 Cats Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential Felines

Sam Stall

List Price: $14.95 By: Quirk Books Amazon Marketplace: 10 new & used starting at $14.95

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Entertainment -> Humor -> Cats, Dogs & Animals
Subjects -> Entertainment -> Humor -> General
Subjects -> Entertainment -> Humor -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Wildly Entertaining! 5 out of 5 stars.
25 of 25 people found this review helpful.

As a cat lover and history buff, Sam Stall's book is wildly entertaining. It's amazing to think that a cat can have so much of an impact. Mine mostly just eat, sleep and give me dirty looks! So, you can imagine my surprise to learn of the huge accomplishments the cats described in the book had on history. I was laughing hysterically all night, much to the confoundment of my husband. You will truly enjoy this book and you might even learn something about those frisky felines we call our friends!

Editorial Review:

Every generation brings a few elite cats who rise above their species. Cats who make a difference. Cats who inspire us with their bravery. Cats who broaden the world's understanding of science, history, art, and religion. These are the subjects of 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization, and this book documents the extraordinary true tales of their contributions. Readers will learn of:
Tibbles, the cat who single-handedly wiped out an entire species
Felix, the first cat to explore outer space.
Snowball, the cat who helped to convict dozens of murderers
Ahmedabad, a Siamese kitten who sparked riots through Pakistan

and many more. Packaged in a classy hardcover with black-and-white illustrations, 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization is the biography these fine felines deserve. It's essential reading for pet lovers and history buffs of all ages.

Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Feline Unfathomables, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors

Marty Becker D.V.M., Gina Spadafori

Amazon Price: $10.36 List Price: $12.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: HCI Amazon Marketplace: 56 new & used starting at $1.97

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Entertainment -> Humor -> General
Subjects -> Entertainment -> Humor -> General AAS
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Is My Cat Crazy?

If only it were that simple! But the fact is that your cat is very sensible indeed—about cat things. She knows how to scratch upright surfaces, cough up hairballs, send messages with her pee, and party all night. To the feline mind, these are the stuff of everyday life—as important as sleeping all day and grooming for several hours using nothing but your tongue.

Your clever kitty knows you very well (after all, she sits and stares at you when you're in the bathroom). But how well do you know her? Find out why cats knead against us, the best way to hold a cat, how cats can jump onto your kitchen counters without even a running start, why they chew on your sweaters.

Award-winning pet experts Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori explain the ins and outs of the feline psyche. Because the better you understand cats, the easier it is to love the kitty on your couch. Can you teach an old cat new tricks? You bet! Expecting a baby? It's perfectly okay to keep your cat. What about kittens? You'll find everything you always wanted to know about feline sex but were afraid to ask.

Your cat's not crazy, but she can be mysterious. Did you know cats can tell time? They talk with their tails and walk on their toes. And there are even rumors that some cats are descendents of space aliens. It's no wonder the ancient Egyptians were not the only ones who worshipped them.

You'll also find the answers to questions that tend to tickle your curiosity: Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? What's in catnip that makes kitties so silly? Can curiosity really kill a cat?

You've got questions? This book's got answers. Do cats always land on their feet? Find out!

On Cats

Doris Lessing

Amazon Price: $10.17 List Price: $14.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Harper Amazon Marketplace: 56 new & used starting at $8.49

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Biographies & Memoirs -> Arts & Literature -> Authors
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General AAS

Editorial Review:

Doris Lessing's love affair with cats began at a young age, when she became intrigued with the semiferal creatures on the African farm where she grew up. Her fascination with the handsome, domesticated creatures that have shared her flats and her life in London remained undiminished, and grew into real love with the awkwardly lovable El Magnifico, the last cat to share her home.

On Cats is a celebrated classic, a memoir in which we meet the cats that have slunk and bullied and charmed their way into Doris Lessing's life. She tells their stories—their exploits, rivalries, terrors, affections, ancient gestures, and learned behaviors—with vivid simplicity. And she tells the story of herself in relation to cats: the way animals affect her and she them, and the communication that grows possible between them—a language of gesture and mood and desire as eloquent as the spoken word. No other writer conveys so truthfully the real interdependence of humans and cats or convinces us with such stunning recognition of the reasons why cats really matter.

Angel Cats: Divine Messengers of Comfort

Allen Anderson, Linda Anderson

Amazon Price: $10.36 List Price: $12.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: New World Library Amazon Marketplace: 65 new & used starting at $3.21

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General AAS
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Essays

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

COMFORT FOR THE CAT LOVER'S SOUL 5 out of 5 stars.
15 of 15 people found this review helpful.

In these uncertain and harrowing times, those of us who share life with cats have the advantage of being able to reach out and touch softness, comfort, unconditional love and loyalty whenever we stroke our cats. ANGEL CATS: DIVINE MESSENGERS OF COMFORT by Allen Anderson is a prosaic comforter and provides much-needed balm for the soul by illuminating stories of cats' singular love for their chosen humans, each other, and other living beings. I heartily recommend this book for all cat lovers, most especially those who wish to understand their relationships to their cats on a spiritual level, and for all who look forward to meeting beloved feline family members "at the Rainbow Bridge" and beyond.

Editorial Review:

While dogs get more credit, cats have perennially proven themselves to be every bit the equal of their canine brethren as humankind's best friend. Angel Cats, inspired by a contest authors Allen and Linda Anderson ran to find the "Best Angel Cat" story, shows the often extraordinary ways in which these fascinating creatures have responded to human need. Stories feature Paprika, the kitten that may have saved a little Hungarian girl from Russian soldiers; the cat who helped a woman make friends in a hostile workplace; the cats who acted as "pacemakers" for a sleeping woman with undiagnosed heart problems; and many more. Interwoven with the stories are brief meditations as well as fun facts about cats, such as that cats purr at the same frequency that increases bone density and strengthens and heals fractures. An "Ask Cuddles" section answers frequently asked questions about the fabulous feline.

James Herriot's Cat Stories

James Herriot

Amazon Price: $13.57 List Price: $19.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: St. Martin's Press Amazon Marketplace: 475 new & used starting at $0.01

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Biographies & Memoirs -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Essays

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

One extraordinary read... 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

James Herriot writes of his veterinary experiences as no one else could. Full of humor,sometimes sadness but always spellbinding and interesting. I could not put this book down.

10 Stars 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Look you haven't heard a story read until you've heard it read by Christopher Timothy!!!! This guy could make a phone book interesting to hear read! These stories are great! They'll have you laughing and crying! So becareful if you listen in your car ;0) I was driving my 18 wheeler down a rural road in Luisiana getting all teary eyed! Scary thought, right?

Editorial Review:

Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over: James Herriot's Cat Stories. Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the kittens who charmed readers when they first appeared at the Herriots' house in the worldwide bestseller Every Living Thing. And along with these come others, each story as memorable and heartwarming as the last, each told with that magical blend of gentle wit and human compassion that marks every word from James Herriot's pen.

Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs And Cats

Andi Brown

Amazon Price: $11.53 List Price: $16.95 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Celestial Arts Amazon Marketplace: 49 new & used starting at $5.40

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Diets & Weight Loss -> Diets -> Weight Loss
Subjects -> Health, Mind & Body -> Diets & Weight Loss -> Special Conditions -> Whole Foods
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 41 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Any pet lovers should purchase this book as guide line to cook for their pets. I cook for my dog since he was a puppy, he is 16 months old now and he looks great and healthy.The recipes are easy to follow and make.

Changed my dogs life! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This book details exactly whats in "regular" dog food and trust me the minute you read it you'll throw out all your old dog food and start feeding your dog wholesome, nutritous food. Its easy, the book details what to prepare, what each vegetable has nutritionally for your dog. My three dogs LOVE it. I feed them some of the dry, some of the canned and I also prepare the stew in my own kitchen with food we already eat. They shed less, their breath is sooo much better, they drink less water, due to the lack of too much salt that their old dog food had. They are happy and healthy and therefore so am I. If you love your pet you have to read this book!

Editorial Review:

Despite their promise of a complete and balanced meal, most commercial pet foods are chock-full of dangerous by-products, indigestible fillers, and chemical preservatives. It's no wonder that owners spends thousands of dollars every year treating their pets' digestive disorders, tumors, joint and back problems, skin irritations, allergies, and heart, liver, and kidney disease. In THE WHOLE PET DIET, Andi Brown combines simple home cooking with natural supplements, dedicated playtime, exercise, and good old-fashioned pampering to help regulate pets' weight and tap into their natural healing powers.

Cats in the Sun 2009 Wall Calendar

Hans Silvester

Amazon Price: $12.99 List Price: $12.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Pets - Model: BAKER-BT9780811863117 Amazon Marketplace: 19 new & used starting at $8.69

Buy at Amazon.com

Features:

• Size: 12 x 12
• Cat

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

My annual treat 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Every year around this time I try to find the latest Cats in the Sun calendar in my local bookstores but only find cloying pictures of kittens, so I turn to Amazon. Having these calendars on my wall is the closest I can come to sophisticated photographs of my favorite subject matter, and on cold San Francisco days the sun-drenched locale is warming.

Hans Silvester's Cats in the Sun 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Hans Silvester captures not just cats, but the Mediterranean ambience in these gorgeous photos. His years spent photographing and learning about these felines are apparent. The color and composition of his photos is amazing. He has chosen to show us the real cats...not some cute, little, studio-posed furball. These are cats in their natural habitat going about their daily routines. This is a must have for cat lovers.

Editorial Review:

Cats in the Sun Wall Calendar: Breathtaking full-color photography celebrates the innumerable engaging cats of the Greek islands of Milos, Naxos, & Mykonos and captures the unique beauty of the Greek islands on which they live. Photography by Hans Si

Mutts Shelter Stories: Love. Guaranteed.

Patrick McDonnell

Amazon Price: $11.55 List Price: $16.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Andrews McMeel Publishing Amazon Marketplace: 38 new & used starting at $7.90

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General AAS
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Dogs -> General

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Until one has loved an animal, one's soul remains unawakened." --Anatole France

"This book is a credit to [Patrick McDonnell's] life's work and passion, and I know you will enjoy it and be moved by it." --Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO, the Humane Society of the United States

Patrick McDonnell's Mutts is up there with Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, and Calvin and Hobbes--cartoons that are smart and funny, brilliantly drawn, and full of heart." --Matt Groening, The Simpsons creator

To me, Mutts is exactly what a comic strip should be" --Charles Schulz, Peanuts creator

Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell pairs his heartwarming "Shelter Story" strips with real-life, fan-submitted testimonials and photographs to provide an emotionally gratifying look into the lives of the 10 million rescue animals adopted into loving homes each year. In this emotive collection, McDonnell spotlights stories of animal rescue submitted by fans across the nation.

More than 70 full-color photographs of adopted pets--including cute and cuddly dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, birds, and ferrets--are featured alongside more than 100 of McDonnell's popular Mutts "Shelter Stories" strips. Also included is an authoritative reference section with an Adoption Guide and resourceful links that encourage readers to, as McDonnell writes, "Adopt some love today.

Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated (Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook)

Debra M., DVM Eldredge, Delbert G., DVM Carlson, Liisa D., DVM Carlson, James M., MD Giffin

Amazon Price: $23.09 List Price: $34.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Howell Book House Amazon Marketplace: 47 new & used starting at $19.26

Buy at Amazon.com

Browse similar items by category:
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> Care & Health
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General
Subjects -> Home & Garden -> Animal Care & Pets -> Cats -> General AAS

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

The classic bestseller--expanded and updated

For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:
*

An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
*

Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problems
*

Hundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your cats
*

All new anatomical drawings and diagrams
*

New information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and more
*

Information on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficial
*

Interesting findings on cat behavior


Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.