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Homer, the world-renowned Blind Wonder Cat, returns this holiday season with an ins-purr-ational tale filled with holiday cheer! Fifteen years earlier, doctors had warned that Homer - a tiny, sightless kitten - was unlikely to survive and probably wouldn't have much of a life even if he did. Miraculously and against all the odds, Homer grew into a feline dynamo who scaled seven-foot bookcases, saved his human mom's life when he chased a late-night burglar from their apartment, and rose to global fame-paving the way for other special-needs animals once considered "unadoptable".

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Katzen mit unserem umfassenden Ratgeber "Die Welt der samtigen Vierbeiner". Dieses Buch ist ein Muss für alle Katzenliebhaber, die mehr über ihre geliebten Vierbeiner erfahren möchten. Von historischen Einblicken bis hin zu praktischen Tipps für die tägliche Pflege bietet dieses Buch alles, was Sie wissen müssen, um Ihre Katze glücklich und gesund zu halten. Was Sie erwartet: Die Geschichte der Katze: Reisen Sie durch die Jahrhunderte und erfahren Sie, wie Katzen von verehrten Göttern zu unseren treuen Begleitern wurden.

On the eve of puberty, everything suddenly is uncomfortable and unfamiliar to Helen. She feels lonely and lost, adrift in this new turbulent sea. That is, until her father gifts her a tiger-striped kitten with extra toes on each paw. Noticing an M on the cat's forehead, Helen names her new companion Mickey. Inquisitive, clever and skittish, Mickey disrupts the already rambunctious household with his mischief. But as it turns out, he's just the ally Helen needs to explore the new world waking up around her.

This is Mama San's account of life with her famous husband, T. Lobsang Rampa, and their beloved Siamese cats, exactly as originally printed. Miss Ku'ei, Fifi, Sindhi, Cleo, and Taddy will make their engaging way into your affections. Cat lovers everywhere will enjoy the entertaining descriptions of these fascinating cat people and their pranks - which often border on the magical and mystical. Mama San, like her husband, describes her gentle philosophy of life, which, being both wise and compassionate, will afford comfort and inspiration to the countless followers of Dr. Rampa.

With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts on listeners includes the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening a fridge, and how to handle your fish when it has half-swallowed another.

Si nous avions la capacité de nous projeter dans la tête d'un chat, comment verrions-nous le monde ?... En réalité, nous expérimenterions une aventure incroyable. La personnalité unique du chat et ses sens exceptionnels lui permettent d'appréhender des éléments que nous ne percevons pas ; son intelligence et ses émotions font de lui un être à part. En s'appuyant sur les dernières avancées en éthologie, Jessica Serra, spécialiste de la cognition animale, nous offre une expérience inédite.

In Unnatural Companions, journalist Peter Christie issues a call to action for pet owners. If we hope to reverse the alarming trend of wildlife decline, pet owners must acknowledge the pets-versus-conservation dilemma and concede that our well-fed and sheltered cats too often prey on small backyard wildlife and seemingly harmless reptiles released into the wild might be the next destructive invasive species. We want our pets to eat nutritionally healthy food, but how does the designer food we feed them impact the environment? 

Il rapporto che i gatti hanno instaurato con gli esseri umani circa 10.000 anni fa non ha niente a che vedere con l'amicizia: noi e i gatti non parliamo la stessa lingua, non ci capiamo ma ci piacciamo, a tratti non ci sopportiamo ma non possiamo stare lontani gli uni dagli altri. Partendo dalle interazioni quotidiane con i suoi gatti Esther e Toshiro, diversissimi in tutto ma ugualmente nevrotici, Matteo Bordone racconta e analizza la relazione che abbiamo creato con queste miagolanti palle di pelo.

BODACIOUS: THE SHEPHERD CAT is a heart-warming and charming tale in which Bodacious tells us about life as The Shepherd Cat on Black Sheep Farm. ‘I am Bodacious, The Shepherd Cat , and this is my story. I wasn't always called Bodacious. I must have been called something else in my kitten-hood...

Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is one such vet. His patients range from cats and dogs to pigs and lizard - each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. Without warning, MacVean finds himself in odd situations: stepping into a basement full of free-flying bats or struck speechless by a pig who loves opera so much that she falls into a trance.

Are you a clueless cat owner who knows nothing about the history of cats? Do you want to bond with your cats and learn more about their ancestors, what they are truly capable of, and how they became our adorable and trustworthy companions? Be fascinated by more than 100 facts about cats as it relates to their biology, their history, incredible records, and even their significance in mythology and religions all over the world. Bond with your cats by playing the audiobook for a smooth, uninterrupted narration by a professional narrator.

Did you know a cat from the Mayflower gave birth on Plymouth Rock, that Abraham Lincoln fed his darling Tabby with a golden spoon, that a fancy show cat named Cherry Pop was presented with the keys to San Francisco, that Alaskan prospectors paid dearly for expert rodent control - with gold dust? This unique book has a ton of fun cat stories, unusual trivia, and quirky feline facts that are sure to entertain you.

Designed especially for first-time cat owners, this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide includes a helpful checklist of what to prepare before bringing home your first cat; the number one mistake most first-time cat owners make; how to read your cat's mood and body language; the fastest way to bond with your cat by finding out your cat's personality; and more.

There are about 2 million tortoiseshell cats in the United States. These special felines tend to be strong-willed, a bit hot-tempered, and often very possessive of their humans. In Tortitude: The Big Book About Cats with a Big Attitude, cat expert Ingrid King of ConsciousCat.com brings her professional and personal experience to explore why these cats are so special. With expert insights combined with stunning photography and passages dedicated to the cats and their passionate guardians, King offers a new perspective on these exceptional cats.

Polly Parrett finds herself in the midst of another murder mystery. This time it involves two little girls, a wicked stepmother, and a missing father. Oh, and Christmas is almost here. It all begins with a mysterious gift box that’s left on Polly's doorstep. Along the way she encounters problems with her pet-sitting customers and her arch nemesis, Britney Harris, who has her eye on Polly's boyfriend Tyler.

Der herrenlose Kater Ambrose sieht sich schon in den ewigen Jagdgründen, als ihm in letzter Sekunde der Feuerwehrmann Zach das Leben rettet. Prompt folgt er Zach nach Hause. Der ist davon gar nicht begeistert und versucht, den anhänglichen Streuner wieder loszuwerden - vergeblich. Um sich bei seinem Lebensretter zu revanchieren, beschließt der Kater, dem Beziehungsmuffel Zach in Sachen Liebe auf die Sprünge zu helfen.

This audiobook of five short stories by Chris Gibson, an inveterate "Cat-aholic", gives us an insight into the behavior of cats and of humans. Sometimes, quite paradoxically, our relationship with animals makes us more human. The author and his wife share their lives with three rescue cats.

Als Dean von seiner Heimat Schottland aus zu einer Weltreise aufbrach, wollte er so viel wie möglich über den Zustand unseres unruhigen Planeten erfahren. Er war schon eine Weile unterwegs, hatte keinen richtigen Plan mehr und etwas Heimweh, als er auf einem Berg zwischen Bosnien und Montenegro auf ein zerrupftes Kätzchen mit klaren Augen und struppigem Fell traf. Dean nahm das kleine Bündel an Bord, nannte es Nala, und seitdem sind die beiden unzertrennlich.

Cat behavior and the behavior of dogs puzzle the most savvy pet owners, and pet behavior problems lead to dogs and cats losing their homes. Animal behavioral problems arise out of owners not understanding dog language or cat language, and misunderstanding normal animal behavior. Fun, practical, and eminently informative, ComPETability briefly looks at the biological, evolutionary, and behavioral differences between cats and dogs to devise strategies for owners that enable the two species to live in harmony within the same household.

Sabella was created by the government - raised as a pet to become a shifter warrior. But once the program was discontinued, Sabella was out on her own. No family, no friends, and a whole lot of secrets. Now she wants nothing more than to live her quiet, respectable life - until a girl from her past shows up in the form of a curious, intelligent, and very sexy young woman.