Adopting Cats and Kittens: A Care and Training Guide [Paperback]

Connie Jankowski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1993

That there is a tremendous overpopulation of cats in the United States is both common knowledge and a matter of grave concern. For many who would acquire a new pet, adoption is viewed as the most responsible means of finding the right cat. However, it is important to understand that if you decide to open your home to a stray or adopt from a shelter, an extra measure of patience, love and understanding is essential. Adopting Cats and Kittens: A Care and Training Guide reflects the special circumstances that surround the "recycled" cat and helps the new owner provide the cat with the secure, nurturing environment every pet deserves. This book offers sensible guidance on what your new cat needs to be happy and healthy and what to do to keep from contributing to the pet population explosion. Adopting Cats and Kittens is a book with a mission and a message of hope and concern for all who love cats and seek an end to their cruel treatment and abuse.

Editorial Reviews

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The author, who is involved in animal humane work, presents practical advice on adopting, caring for, and training a cat or kitten. She places emphasis on acquiring a cat either through an animal shelter or private rescue group or by adopting a stray. She also strongly recommends having the pet spayed or neutered. Her chapter on veterinary care is the most useful as it gives descriptions of feline illnesses and parasite control and a checklist of poisonous plants. The chapter titled "Happy Endings" is the sweetest, offering rescue stories about cats now living in happy homes. There is really no new information provided, but Jankowski is to be commended for her impassioned adoption message. This work is similar to Mary Pyles's Everyday Cat ( LJ 2/1/91) in its emphasis on responsible pet ownership. Public libraries will find this a handy book at a reasonable price. (Illustrations not seen.)-- Eva Lautemann, DeKalb Coll. Lib., Clarkston, Ga.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Back Cover

That there is a tremendous overpopulation of cats in the United States is both common knowledge and a matter of grave concern. For many who would acquire a new pet, adoption is viewed as the most responsible means of finding the right cat. However, it is important to understand that if you decide to open your home to a stray or adopt from a shelter, an extra measure of patience, love and understanding is essential. Adopting Cats and Kittens: A Care and Training Guide reflects the special circumstances that surround the "recycled" cat and helps the new owner provide the cat with the secure, nurturing environment every pet deserves. This book offers sensible guidance on what your new cat needs to be happy and healthy and what to do to keep from contributing to the pet population explosion. Adopting Cats and Kittens is a book with a mission and a message of hope and concern for all who love cats and seek an end to their cruel treatment and abuse.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (May 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876057369
• ISBN-13: 978-0876057360
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,547,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Useful Information, July 18, 2009

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Dzzy Edge (Mission Viejo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adopting Cats and Kittens: A Care and Training Guide (Paperback)

After adoping my two cats, I was pretty much in the dark about the feline species. This book helped equip me with the knowledge I needed to be a responsible human to my kitties. Would recommend this to other new parents.

1 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars my little pony, December 22, 1997

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This review is from: Adopting Cats and Kittens: A Care and Training Guide (Paperback)

i liked this epic adventure of *Space Cat* and friends. SACK the samurai agent cat kitten. i like kittys!