The Stray Cat Handbook (Howell reference books) [Paperback]

Tamara Kreuz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Howell reference books | Publication Date: December 15, 1999

"Finally, a book that deals with stray cats; a how-to guide to trapping and dealing with a stray cat. As a pet owner, animal lover and director of a humane organization that deals with stray cats every day, this book gives us one more tool to offer to people who want to help the thousands of strays that wander our streets. Bravo!" Joseph J. Sprague, Jr., Executive Director, Tree House Animal Foundation

"Tamara Kreuz cares about the plight of stray and feral cats and gives practical ways to help them. Individuals and shelters can benefit from this book. If those who find stray animals can themselves set about to help by finding homes for domestic strays, or by creating safe havens for feral cats, this will make life a lot easier for shelter personnel, who are all too often overburdened by the number of animals they receive. We highly recommend The Stray Cat Handbook." Louise Holton and Becky Robinson, Co-founders, Alley Cat Allies: The National Feral Cat Network

"This is a must read for those considering animal rescue work. The information and suggestions provided are first rate and are based on actual experiences." Linda A. Heller, Division Manager, Orange County Animal Services (Florida)
A Howell Cat Book of Distinction

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Finally, a book that deals with stray cats; a how-to guide to trapping and dealing with a stray cat. As a pet owner, animal lover and director of a humane organization that deals with stray cats every day, this book gives us one more tool to offer to people who want to help the thousands of strays that wander our streets. Bravo!" ?Joseph J. Sprague, Jr., Executive Director, Tree House Animal Foundation

"Tamara Kreuz cares about the plight of stray and feral cats and gives practical ways to help them. Individuals and shelters can benefit from this book. If those who find stray animals can themselves set about to help by finding homes for domestic strays, or by creating safe havens for feral cats, this will make life a lot easier for shelter personnel, who are all too often overburdened by the number of animals they receive. We highly recommend The Stray Cat Handbook." ?Louise Holton and Becky Robinson, Co-founders, Alley Cat Allies: The National Feral Cat Network

"This is a must read for those considering animal rescue work. The information and suggestions provided are first rate and are based on actual experiences." ?Linda A. Heller, Division Manager, Orange County Animal Services (Florida)
A Howell Cat Book of Distinction

About the Author

Tamara Kreuz is a lifelong cat lover and has been rescuing cats since 1989. As a shelter volunter and a former demonstrator for a premium cat food company, she has advised hundreds of concerned individuals on a variety of problems involving homeless cats. She is also a member of the Cat Writers Association and has received a CWA Certificate of Excellence for her magazine articles, which have appeared in Cats Magazine and I Love Cats, among others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (December 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876051468
• ISBN-13: 978-0876051467
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #806,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have resource for cat rescue..., May 18, 2004

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Amanda (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Stray Cat Handbook (Howell reference books) (Paperback)

Ms. Kreuz's book is truly the textbook for all things feral cat-related. The book even contains some extremely useful information for anyone considering starting their own cat rescue organization or for the average person just wondering what they can do to help that scrawny stray without getting an arm clawed off in the process. Well-written, clear, and concise- I can't recommend this book enough to anyone interested in feline welfare.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Patience is the key, June 18, 2002

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"vogelgreif" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Stray Cat Handbook (Howell reference books) (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for anyone with an interest in helping stray cats. Using advice I garnered primarily from this book and my vet, I turned a wounded stray cat into a contented house cat.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stray Cats, July 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Stray Cat Handbook (Howell reference books) (Paperback)

This book gives a clear cut, no nonsense, help for those of us with many stray and feral cats in our neighborhoods. As the preface states: "it is a definite how to guide for helping the millions of stray and feral cats currently living outdoors."