In this companion to her successful introduction to cat behavior Think Like a Cat, Pam Johnson-Bennett, the award-winning author and feline behaviorist, shows how adding another cat to your home does not have to be the start of a kitty apocalypse. Although cats are often misunderstood as natural loners, Johnson-Bennett shows how to plan, set up, and maintain a home environment that will help multiple cats—and their owners—live in peace. Cat vs. Cat will help readers understand the importance of territory, the specialized communication cats use to establish relationships and hierarchies, and how to interpret the so-called “bad behavior” that leads so many owners to needless frustration. Offering a wealth of information on how to diffuse tension, prevent squabbles and ambushes, blend two families, or help the elder kitty in your family, Cat vs. Cat is a welcome resource for both seasoned and prospective guardians of cat families large and small.
Pam Johnson-Bennett is the star of the upcoming Discovery Channel UK series "Psycho Kitty" that will begin airing in 2013. She is a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and best-selling author of 8 books and countless articles. Pam is a pioneer in the field of cat behavior consulting, having begun her career 30 years ago. Many have tried to copy her "think like a cat" behavior approach.
Pam speaks on behavior at veterinary conferences and animal welfare organizations around the country. She is also a frequent guest on national TV and radio, including Fox News Network and CNN. Previously, she was the behavior expert at Yahoo, ivillage, and the Cat Channel. She was the former vice president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is the founder and former longtime chair of the cat division for the IAABC. Pam was a member of the American Humane Association's Advisory Board on Animal Behavior and Training and a member of the Advisory Board for Tree House Humane Society. She was the behavior columnist for Cats magazine and the Daily Cat. She has been profiled in countless publications including the New York Times, Newsweek, Prevention, Real Simple, Family Circle, Woman's World, Enquirer, Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, USA Weekend, USA Today, Newsday, Wall Street Journal, Parade, Complete Woman, The Tennessean, Daily News Journal and more.
Pam was the behavior expert for Friskies and a member of the Friskies "Dream Team" along with the Today Show's Lou Manfredini and celebrity designer Frank Beilec. Together, they designed the Friskies Ultimate Cat Habitat that was was unveiled to national media. Pam, along with country superstar Leann Rimes, was also the spokesperson for the Friskies prototype cageless shelter that was created at Northshore Animal League in New York. The shelter was designed to encourage cats in the shelter environment to enjoy living in social groups to reduce stress and promote adoption. Pam served as the spokesperson and one of the judges for the Friskies shelter grant program that awarded grants to 10 in-need shelters around the country. Most recently, she was the spokesperson for the Friskies Playhouse. Some very fortunate shelter cats got to live in this ultimate playhouse for two weeks while waiting for their forever homes. The purpose of the Playhouse was to promote cat adoption.
Pam is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Winn Feline Foundation Media Award.
In addition to her work with cats, Pam is the co-author of Cookies for Dinner. This book chronicles the funny and often embarrassing side of motherhood.
Pam owns Cat Behavior Associates, LLC, a private veterinarian-referred behavior service. Visit her website at http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com
