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There are about 2 million tortoiseshell cats in the United States. These special felines tend to be strong-willed, a bit hot-tempered, and often very possessive of their humans. In Tortitude: The Big Book About Cats with a Big Attitude, cat expert Ingrid King of ConsciousCat.com brings her professional and personal experience to explore why these cats are so special. With expert insights combined with stunning photography and passages dedicated to the cats and their passionate guardians, King offers a new perspective on these exceptional cats.

Polly Parrett finds herself in the midst of another murder mystery. This time it involves two little girls, a wicked stepmother, and a missing father. Oh, and Christmas is almost here. It all begins with a mysterious gift box that’s left on Polly's doorstep. Along the way she encounters problems with her pet-sitting customers and her arch nemesis, Britney Harris, who has her eye on Polly's boyfriend Tyler.

Der herrenlose Kater Ambrose sieht sich schon in den ewigen Jagdgründen, als ihm in letzter Sekunde der Feuerwehrmann Zach das Leben rettet. Prompt folgt er Zach nach Hause. Der ist davon gar nicht begeistert und versucht, den anhänglichen Streuner wieder loszuwerden - vergeblich. Um sich bei seinem Lebensretter zu revanchieren, beschließt der Kater, dem Beziehungsmuffel Zach in Sachen Liebe auf die Sprünge zu helfen.

This audiobook of five short stories by Chris Gibson, an inveterate "Cat-aholic", gives us an insight into the behavior of cats and of humans. Sometimes, quite paradoxically, our relationship with animals makes us more human. The author and his wife share their lives with three rescue cats.

Als Dean von seiner Heimat Schottland aus zu einer Weltreise aufbrach, wollte er so viel wie möglich über den Zustand unseres unruhigen Planeten erfahren. Er war schon eine Weile unterwegs, hatte keinen richtigen Plan mehr und etwas Heimweh, als er auf einem Berg zwischen Bosnien und Montenegro auf ein zerrupftes Kätzchen mit klaren Augen und struppigem Fell traf. Dean nahm das kleine Bündel an Bord, nannte es Nala, und seitdem sind die beiden unzertrennlich.

Can’t find the perfect Irish gift? Don’t know what to give a cat lover? The Cats of Ireland is full of cat adventures, fun facts, and cat stories galore. My name is Seamus Mullarkey, and over the past two years I’ve been collecting fun facts and tantalizing tidbits all about The Cats of Ireland—now available in a fun collection—that's even tastier than a bowl full of cream!

Exactly how wild are Bengal cats? Are they huge and vicious? Are they hypoallergenic? How did Bengals become one of the most popular and adored cat breeds? If you want to learn everything there is to know about the Bengal cat’s history, temperament, and appearance, this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Bengal Cats by Cynthia Downer offers a step towards understanding and admiring this stigmatized domestic cat breed. Most books on cats may advise you to avoid hybrid cats like Bengals.

Can an indoor cat live a happy, stimulating, and active life? A veterinarian and a journalist answer this question with a resounding "yes," and offer real-life guidance for opening up your cat's world, even if they stay within the confines of your home. There are many myths our culture...

Il rapporto che i gatti hanno instaurato con gli esseri umani circa 10.000 anni fa non ha niente a che vedere con l'amicizia: noi e i gatti non parliamo la stessa lingua, non ci capiamo ma ci piacciamo, a tratti non ci sopportiamo ma non possiamo stare lontani gli uni dagli altri. Partendo dalle interazioni quotidiane con i suoi gatti Esther e Toshiro, diversissimi in tutto ma ugualmente nevrotici, Matteo Bordone racconta e analizza la relazione che abbiamo creato con queste miagolanti palle di pelo.

El juego es un aspecto fundamental de la vida de un gato, ya que no solo sirve como fuente de entretenimiento, sino también como un componente crucial de su bienestar físico y mental. Jugar ayuda a los gatos a desarrollar sus instintos naturales, como cazar, saltar y trepar. Estos comportamientos están profundamente arraigados en su ascendencia como cazadores solitarios. Por lo tanto, brindar oportunidades para jugar es esencial para permitir que los gatos domésticos expresen estos comportamientos instintivos, lo que en última instancia contribuye a su felicidad y salud en general.

Vicki Myron follows up her #1 New York Times bestseller Dewey with stories of cats who inspire their owners and includes two brand-new Dewey stories! Dewey's Nine Lives offers nine funny, inspiring, and heartwarming stories about cats—all told from the perspective of "Dewey's Mom," librarian...

Die Europäische Kurzhaarkatze zählt zu den ältesten und beliebtesten Katzenrassen in Deutschland und Europa. In diesem umfassenden Ratgeber erfährst du alles, was du wissen musst, um das Leben deiner Katze noch schöner und erfüllter zu gestalten. Egal, ob du bereits stolzer Besitzer einer Europäischen Kurzhaarkatze bist oder darüber nachdenkst, eine in deine Familie aufzunehmen – dieses Buch bietet dir wertvolle Einblicke und praktische Tipps.

Cat behavior and the behavior of dogs puzzle the most savvy pet owners, and pet behavior problems lead to dogs and cats losing their homes. Animal behavioral problems arise out of owners not understanding dog language or cat language, and misunderstanding normal animal behavior. Fun, practical, and eminently informative, ComPETability briefly looks at the biological, evolutionary, and behavioral differences between cats and dogs to devise strategies for owners that enable the two species to live in harmony within the same household.

Sabella was created by the government - raised as a pet to become a shifter warrior. But once the program was discontinued, Sabella was out on her own. No family, no friends, and a whole lot of secrets. Now she wants nothing more than to live her quiet, respectable life - until a girl from her past shows up in the form of a curious, intelligent, and very sexy young woman.

Something sinister invades a shoe dealers' convention where Grace hopes to pick up free samples. As quickly as her pumps can carry her, Grace is off with Jack and their magical cool cats, Tatania and Zeus, investigating a conventioneer's wife's disappearance.

The emotionally powerful, remarkably perceptive story of the life and death of a beloved cat - told from the cat's point of view. A song of acceptance and bravery that will pierce the heart of anyone who has ever felt close to an animal.

Kathy's husband, George, yearned for a Border Collie. This is the story of the birth and life of their beloved Ringo, the transition out of his body and rebirth as little Nina, a female Border Collie. As Ringo, and their matriarchal cat, Solo, faced health challenges and moved toward their end-of-life, Kathy and George were referred to Amanda Reister, a gifted pet communicator, to learn how best to care for their aging pets. Suddenly, everything changed. The conversations they've had with their pets, through Amanda, were nothing short of miraculous and completely changed their paradigm.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An intimate memoir about the importance of community and care in a world that can feel impossibly broken—and a story about accidentally going viral while tending to a colony of feral cats. AN NPR AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR When Courtney...

In 2008 an extraordinary two-minute film clip appeared on YouTube and immediately became an international phenomenon. It captures the moving reunion of two young men and their pet lion Christian, after they had left him in Africa with Born Free’s George Adamson to introduce him into his...

The cats of America are under siege! Long gone are the good old days when a cat’s biggest worries were mean dogs or a bath. Modern cats must confront satanists, online predators, the possibility of needing to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and countless other threats to their nine...