If you own a cat - you will wonder if this book was written for you and yours!
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I was never a cat lover until we got our Annie and well Annie hold a special part in my heart!

This book is perfect, give me a crappy Monday full of surprises and fires to put out and all I need is a little time with this book for produce a chuckle or two!
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Lurking inside this delightfully illustrated book is The Secret.  If you've ever wondered why that special he or she just seems to be at times on SUCH a different page from you... Marla Press will, in I'M A DOG, YOU'RE A CAT, give you the answer. The subtitle, "love lessons from our furry friends" provides a hint. But I don't want to ruin the surprising insights for you. So let me just say - once you've read this book you will never look at ANY relationship the same way. You will have such clarity - and increased peace of mind - about why we all behave the way we do. Oh, and this book also makes a great gift!
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You are  a  cat  person  if  you  understand  and love this book.  I found  myself  sending  pictures  of  pages and sharing  them with  family  and  friends .
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This book is one of the best written and most cleverly worded essays on cat thought that I have ever had the privilege of reading!
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I'm a fan of Desmond Morris and this book represents some of his lighter work.  However, it is full of interesting facts that any cat owner would find interesting.

It is consists of 2-3 page sections organized by subject.  It addresses questions like, why cats purr, what effect catnip has on them, how cats find their way home, etc.

Desmond Morris is a zoologist and he has a deep knowledge of many subject areas.  This is a simple read, but it is quite interesting and a nice gift book for cat owners.
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I loved this book!! As the owner of two cats (or, really, the two cats own me...I am their slave), I could thoroughly relate to the author's love of felines. I highly recommend this book, even if you're not a cat lover.
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How To Be Owned By A Cat: Simple Action Plan For First Time Cat Owners Who Have NO Idea What They Are Getting Into is an adorable book with the star being the mischievous cat named Theodore. Having been a cat owner myself, I found this book to be both entertaining and insightful.
Kate tells us about Theodore and his fairly typical behaviors for a spunky cat, the cost of owning a Theodore of your own, and the many expected moments that comes with owning a cat. I thought it was great that Kate discussed plants in her book and what they can do to a cat along with a lot of very useful information for a new cat owner.
If you are thinking of owning a cat, I would highly recommend you purchasing this book. If you have one, you would find this great book quite enjoyable.
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I gave this as a holiday gift to several friends who love their cats, as we do ours. The insider's humor is incredibly funny. This is the sort of thing that plays off your cat's normal behavior and your healthy paranoia that "Kitty" may have a different agenda. Great book!
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Good book for cat owners. While I am not an expert cat trainer, I know a little about the subject, and the author has done a very good job in giving cat owners some methods of the "how, why and when" of cat training. Not every cat can be trained..at least not in the way YOU want the cat to behave, but you can try. Being patient is key: trust me, it's not happening in one day.

Again, I'm not sure if Patricia's methods count as "Secrets" but they are certainly worthwhile to learn if you want to change your cat's behavior. If you are looking to train your cat to play dead or recite Shakespear, this isn't the best book for you. It is directed more towards getting your cat to do what you want, such as stay off the table, don't climb the curtains, etc. Worthwhile reading.
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This book was wonderful. I listened to the Audio book version so I could clearly take notes and I have to say that Jackson takes the essence of cat and the essence of a human and puts them together beautifully. He explains how to think like a cat as a human and to look at your world differently to help your cat.  I learned so much from this book, that it was nearly impossible to take in all of the information in one read. I will have to go back through and read it again in more detail just to make sure that I have the information. This has helped me bring a lot of harmony to my Multi-Cat home in just the few weeks since I have finished it.
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This book shows cats at a whole different level from how the average person sees them. Written with love and awareness of what cats might have to teach us flustered humans, this book should be read by all who feel like they connect with cats!
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with this precious, brave-spirited blind cat who the reader gets to know when he is a small kitten and follows him throughout his life until age 11.  Just think of it!  If the author hadn't written this book, we wouldn't have gotten to know Homer.  What a loss for us that would have been.  Thank you, Ms. Cooper, for your gift.

As the book progresses, rather slowly at first as the author deliberates, rationalizes and debates with herself whether or not she should commit to adopting the blind kitten, already being the owner of two female cats, it picks up momentum and other characters enter to care about as well.  The other two felines in the family are quite different from one another, equally darling in their own individual ways.  Then one gets more and more involved with the author and her life, especially when she makes daring life-changing decisions and moves.

At heart this is a book about love, and a very big-hearted woman who doesn't even realize what a big heart she has.  Besides the development of Homer and his wonderful life and relationship with his owner, when the author relocates to Manhattan she gives us a birds-eye view of what it was like for those on the ground on 9/11, as her apartment, which she could not return to for days, was located very nearby the World Trade Center.  Her description of the moment by moment experience of being in the core of this, the smells, the gray soot over peoples' entire bodies and clothing for miles away, the difficulty even breathing, the noises of bulldozers and loud machines, the pandemonium, the panic and fear are caught more in the writer's description of it than I ever saw captured on TV.  It really makes you feel like you are living it with her and that you too are there.

And then enters a very important man in her life, but the reader is fearful that he will not be sensitive to her life with her cats.  He is unfamiliar with them and thinks they are all alike.  At first you want to shoo him away.  But the writer is very patient, although she has grit and stands her own ground.  And through a period of adjustment and learning and loving, she and her cats finally find a real home.

Ms. Cooper is a seasoned writer in the commercial fields of marketing and fund-raising, she has an easy facility with words and manages to communicate her eager and sincere spirit to the reader.  She ponders a lot but then seems to make the right decisions.  And when it comes to protecting what she loves, she doesn't budge.  Three cheers for her.

A wonderful story of a pet owner and her pets.  I think Gwen Cooper will gain many fans from this book as we await another one.
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If you've ever owned a cat, you will just eat up every word, every adventure, every cuddle in this book.  If you "dont know cats" this will take you into their world; it will show you the depth of their intelligence and capacity to love and care.  The tale of the small almost-frozen cat being rescued by the library staff and becoming a fixture in the museum is well told.  You can just see the cat chasing things, or being chased, and how it interacts with people -- particularly with grumps and physically disabled.  The few sections about the health of the author (librarian) did not interest me, and I could have done without.  I could re-read this book every few years and still giggle, swoon, or cry. It must be one of the top "gift books" published, as you will want to share it, and bring joy to others' lives.
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This cat care guide is filled with practical, helpful suggestions for new and wannabe cat owners. What sets it apart from many other pet care guides is the personable, friendly style of writing throughout. I really appreciated that.

It is obvious that the author has a real passion for all things feline. It is also evident that a lot of time and research went into this eBook too.

The fabulous Mr. Cheddar read along with me and gave this book the two paws up!

A few more feline photos would have added to the enjoyment of this book but overall, well done to the author.

You can read my additional review of this eBook at Amazon Canada.

Geraldine Helen Hartman, author and Top 500 Amazon Canada reviewer Helpful votes most appreciated!
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Great idea! Lovers of cats (or of dogs for that matter) will find this book a beautiful, witty addition to the library. A gift, to be enjoyed when received and to be considered a sure success when given to friends. How wonderfully simple as a concept and how intricately creative as a final publication! This will remain a "classic" work, really unique.
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Our four cat household (mixed family by marriage: two tabbies - brother and sister- hers and two Siamese, brother and sister, mine) suddenly started experiencing inter-feline rivalry and found my male attacking her female while in the litter box, leading to it's abandonment, and much distress on the female tabbie's part.  Nothing seemed to help as this problem escalated over two months.  The book offered valuable insights in litter box territorial behavior and we eventually found that removing the covers gave the tabby enough visual security to resume using the box!  The book has loads of interesting information that even long time cat people may not be aware of. Worth a look!
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It's hard to find words to describe this truly unique, but wonderful book.  While describing her relationship with her own cat, Cyrus, Simon also explores the relationship between women and cats throughout the ages and answers some age-old questions.  Never boring, this book is a must-read for anyone who's ever loved a cat or questioned why others love cats (and that should cover just about everyone!)