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1) Cat found
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IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 4
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In a town where cats are tormented, eleven-year-old Billy finds Conga, injured and unappealing, and hides her in his bedroom to recover, then begins a crusade to stop the cat killers and find a safe haven for strays.
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Often children do not have an opportunity or guidance that gives them a good understanding of animals. The author has used the real adventures of these two cats, Tander and Jinder, to show young people how real are the feelings of animals and how closely they mirror our feelings. They hurt, they worry, they cry, they grieve, they fight, they bleed, and they show sorrow just as we do. By being kind to animals, we can make a better world for ourselves...
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Cats are wonderful companions, but when they misbehave it can be challenging, if not outright difficult, to successfully treat the behavior problem in order to restore feline harmony to the home once again. In Cats on the Counter Dr. Larry Lachman uses his unique approaches, borrowed from human therapy, to analyze what makes kitty tick, and what happens when his behavior gets out of control. Using a case-by-case format, behaviorist Lachman and journalist...
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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...
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Ernest Hemingway always had cats as companions, from the ones he adored as a child in Illinois and Michigan, to the more than 30 he had as an adult in Paris, Key West, Cuba, and Idaho. All are chronicled and most are pictured here, along with revelations of how they fit into the many twists and turns of his life and loves. In 1943 Ernest Hemingway, living in the Finca in Cuba with his third wife and eleven cats, wrote to his first wife:
"One cat just...
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Tyrone: "Never, but never, come when your name is called. In fact, the moment you hear your name, compress your body into the size of an olive, become as still and invisible as a salesperson at Bloomingdale's, and go back to sleep."
Cleo: "...then my daddy got to the check-in desk and announced in a loud stentorian voice that his stupid cat was constipated. Hey, buddy, could you say it a little louder? I don't think the folks in Ames, Iowa, heard...
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Cada vez son más las personas que deciden compartir sus vidas con un gato, sin embargo, estos animales tienen una "personalidad" y unos rasgos muy definidos-tanto colectivos como particulares-que hay que conocer y respetar para lograr su mayor bienestar y el nuestro.
De la mano de una experimentada y especializada consultora sobre el comportamiento de estos maravillosos felinos, este libro le mostrará cómo lograr que la convivencia con ellos sea...
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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...
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From Winston Churchill's 'Jock' to John Lennon's 'Tim', this charming guide celebrates the pets doted upon by cat-lovers associated with the National Trust, alongside the cats that patrol the Trust's houses and gardens today. From Sir Winston Churchill to Ellen Terry; Beatrix Potter to Vita Sackville-West: many of the National Trust's former residents were cat-lovers. Cats of the National Trust explores these feline fanatics and the animals (or animal...
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Nationally syndicated journalist Georgie Anne Geyer explores the connections between the royal and sacred felines of ancient civilizations and the beloved domestic cats of today.
Chasing an irresistible mystery across the globe, journalist Georgie Anne Geyer conducted exhaustive research into the little-known puzzle of how cats came to occupy their unique position in the lives of humans. Treated with the tenacity, resourcefulness, and narrative instinct...
13) Cloister Cats
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Stories of Cats with real character, living in some of the most interesting buildings and communities in the UK. A beautifully presented gift book and a great companion volume to Cathedral Cats.
Cloister Cats explores a wide range of cats and their buildings that are now, or have historically, been home to ecclesiastical communities.
From traditional monasteries in ancient settings to modern-day communities in suburban houses, and from followers of...
14) Cat Shaming
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Hilarious full-color photos featuring felines and misdemeanors...
You can't take away your cat's allowance when he ruins something valuable. You can't give her a time-out if she goes outside the litter box. (Most of her day is a time-out anyway.) So what's the next best thing? Cat Shaming!
Cat Shaming is a hilarious collection of photos from owners who express their frustration when their furry best friend does something bad. Millions of cat owners...
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A Brooklyn woman who "has it all" gets a lot more than she bargained for when a family of wild cats moves into her backyard. This hilarious and heartwarming memoir follows author Nina Malkin's obsessive attempts to serve, protect, and befriend the feral colony as she reluctantly comes to terms with being a "crazy cat lady." Packed with insights and information on feline behavior and the nuts and bolts of cat caretaking, this book brings the feral...
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Würden Sie sich eine Stereoanlage ohne Betriebsanleitung oder ein Computerspiel ohne Handbuch kaufen? Vermutlich nicht.
Eine Katze dagegen schon?
Dummerweise werden Haustiere nicht mit Gebrauchsanweisung geliefert. Was schlecht ist, denn sie sind um einiges empfindlicher als eine Stereoanlage oder ein Computerspiel.
Und es ist sehr sinnvoll, sich in diesem speziellen Fall vorher zu informieren. Im Gegensatz zu Gebrauchsgegenständen und Spielzeug...
17) What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You: A Head-to-Tail Guide for Your Cat's Symptoms - and Solutions
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Your cat can't speak, but her symptoms can.
The best way to ensure your cat's health is to know how to interpret her symptoms and take the proper measures to get her well again. From head to tail, from physical to behavioral problems, respected veterinarian Dr. John Simon helps you understand your cat's ailments and arrive at safe, effective solutions. Included in this cat's owner's invaluable volume are:
-Emergency symptoms: what kind of signals...
18) Cathedral Cats
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The ebook edition of Cathedral Cats that captures the fascinating life stories of cats who make their homes in and around the grandeur of Britain's cathedrals.
Find out about Tomkin, the patron cat of Chelmsford Cathedral, who was rescued from a derelict house in south London, or Olsen, the Siamese from Chester Cathedral whose nocturnal wanderings often end up at the local jazz club. From Boots of Ely to Winston and Wallace of Edinburgh, Cathedral...
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Meow to Happiness: A Cat Owner's Guide to a Joyful Life with Their Pet is the definitive resource for cat owners hoping to strengthen their bond and foster an enjoyable home environment for their feline friend. This guide contains practical advice and expert insight regarding everything from behavior modification and communication strategies, nutrition needs and overall wellness of felines. Meow to Happiness provides cat owners with all the knowledge,...
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Kater Dionysos mochte den Winter nicht. Er hasste die Kälte und den Schnee. Am liebsten hätte er diese Jahreszeit an seinem warmen Plätzchen über der Heizung einfach verschlafen. Doch als sein geliebter Professor plötzlich durch einen Unfall von ihm weggerissen wurde, stellte ihn dieser Winter vor Probleme, die er sich bis dahin nicht hätte träumen lassen. Zusammen mit seinem heranwachsenden Sohn Harry, mit dem er in letzter Zeit zunehmend...
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