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Maeve Callen distils years of experience and research into a simple yet comprehensive guide for newcomers. Instead of drowning you in endless options, she focuses on the essentials every first-time owner should have in place before their cat sets paw inside the home. From the security of a reliable carrier to the comfort of a safe bed, from the importance of quality nutrition to the peace of mind that comes with microchipping, each chapter explains not just what you need, but why it matters and how it shapes your cat’s life.

Having a cat around will make you feel a lot of different things, including peaceful companionship, abrupt bad behavior, and the need to create and enforce rules all the time. People frequently assume that cats are cruel, hard to teach, and can't accomplish anything on their own. Weirdly, this picture is basically real, even if it is. A lot of people feel unhappy when they think their cats will respond to training the same way dogs do. This is because cats and dogs are not the same.

Caleb Carr has lived with cats ever since he was a young boy. He grew up in a turbulent household – where famous Beat poets, artists and addicts came and went – and his steadiest companions were pets. Since then he had many feline companions, with relationships that have outlasted most of his human ones. But only after building a three-story home in rural, upstate New York did he encounter someone extraordinary: Masha, a Siberian Forest cat who had been abandoned as a kitten and was languishing in a shelter.

Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved family pets through to magnificent creatures of the wild. Whether microchipping armadillos, anaesthetising giraffes or birthing a calf, Jonathan's love for his work and the entire animal kingdom is infectious.

As the Easter weekend approaches, feline detectives Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins are called to investigate the murder of local radio DJ Hartley Battenberg. Bowled over by the prospect of a bake-off competition, a cricket match and an outdoor screening of The Sound of Music, Hettie and Tilly struggle through a sea of trifle to catch out a killer.

Casper became a national celebrity when newspapers ran the story of the amazing cat that regularly took the No. 3 bus on 11-mile journeys around his home town, Plymouth, in Devon. While his devoted owner, Susan Finden, had wondered where her elusive pet was disappearing to each day, Casper was...

The fifteenth title in Mandy Morton's delightful No. 2 Feline Detective Agency series.

Have you ever sat quietly with your cat curled up in your lap, purring like a little engine of contentment, and thought, “I wish you could stay with me forever”? If you’ve shared your life with a cat, you know just how deeply they become part of the family. From their quirky habits and spontaneous zoomies to the gentle head boops and moments of pure snuggly bliss, cats bring a unique kind of magic into our lives. And while we can’t give them immortality, the good news is—we can give them more happy, healthy years. How? By becoming the hero of their health story.

More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff of loving humans for whom every animal life, even that of a frog rushed to the vet for emergency surgery, has merit.

When Simon, an orphaned young cat, is smuggled on board HMS Amethyst, his simple life amidst the streets of Hong Kong is transformed into an adventure fit for heroes. Bringing joy and compassion to those on board, Simon is the only puss to have been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal, the highest honour for animal gallantry in wartime.

You may be asking yourself, 'Can I really become a pet psychic?' Well, there's good news: the answer is almost certainly yes! All you need is an open mind and a love of animals. We all want to give our pets the best life possible. As we spend more time with them we understand that each animal is unique and has their own particular likes and dislikes, just like people. In this introductory guide to animal communication, pet psychic Beth Lee-Crowther will show you how to deepen your understanding of your pet so that you can respond to their individual needs.

Discover the surprising and rewarding journey of kitten care with "Taking Care of Kittens." Contrary to popular belief, kittens are not low-maintenance pets; they require a significant amount of attention and care. This book provides you with the insights to make this journey both manageable and delightful. Dive into this comprehensive guide and deepen the bond with your new furry friend, turning every challenge into a rewarding experience.

From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens. Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has...

A few years ago Alexis Fleming was bedridden with a chronic illness. Things became so bad that she wanted to end her life many times during this period - but her beloved dog, Maggie, kept her going, especially when doctors gave her just six weeks to live. Incredibly, Alexis fought her way back to health with Maggie by her side, only for Maggie to die of lung cancer two years later on a vet's operating table.

Curious Zelda: social media star, agony aunt, yoga teacher, cat. In The Adventures of a Curious Cat she gives insight into her view of the world and dispenses unparalleled wisdom. Zelda explains, in her unique voice, how to handle humans, how to communicate with furniture and, most importantly, how to live a life curiously. It's the ultimate self-help guide for any cat or, indeed, their human.

In this book, we’ll explore some of the most common, curious, and downright delightful behaviours animals display—especially the ones that might make you stop and go, “Wait… what?!”

In Letters of Note: Cats, Shaun Usher collects together the most engaging missives that celebrate, eulogise, rail against and analyse the idiosyncratic ways of our feline companions. A star-studded cast of readers brings the letters to life, with contributions from Sanjeev Bhaskar, Louise Brealey, Simon Callow, Benedict Cumberbatch, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Fry, Neil Gaiman, Danny Huston, Toby Jones, Ferdinand Kingsley, Helen McCrory, Natascha McElhone, Stephen Mangan, Miriam Margolyes, Clarke Peters, Juliet Stevenson, Mark Strong and Meera Syal.

How To Own a Human is a selection of writings about cats and for cats. As well as stories and poems, it also includes rhymes, proverbs, fables and quotations, plus instructions for cats on how to train their humans - a sort of "Open Mew-niversity" course for felines. READERS: Ellen Dryden is an actor, writer and director working mainly for the stage and radio. She read English at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford and after graduating she won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Brought to you by Penguin. Previously published as Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER People kept asking: Why would you have cats that don’t love you back? The morning after Courtney Gustafson moved into an old house in the Poets Square neighbourhood of...

Cats are incredible creatures, and they can make an incredible choice as a pet. There are very few feelings that are as special as when a cat shows you love. And yet, these moments are often few and far between. Perhaps you already have a pet cat, and you are searching for a book that will help bring you closer to your feline friend. Or maybe you are considering getting your first cat or kitten, and you want all the tools and information ready in your back pocket.