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An inside look at the forces behind how our pets become treasured members of the family. In the last 20 years pets have gone from the backyard to sleeping on our beds, then showing up in every corner of America. Pet Nation tells the story of this seismic shift and the economic, media, legal...

Bye bye zerbrochene Blumentöpfe und zerkratzte Sofas. Anika Moritz zählt zu den gefragtesten Verhaltenstherapeutinnen für Tiere. Die leidenschaftliche Katzentrainerin zeigt anschaulich, wie sich unangestrengt und katzengerecht ein ebenso katzen- wie menschenverträgliches Sozialverhalten erzielen lässt. Dazu braucht es gar nicht viel: ein bisschen Zeit, Geduld und die Bereitschaft, sich mit den Grundlagen der Tierpsychologie und des Tiertrainings vertraut zu machen. Mit Anika gehören apathisches Herumliegen, zerfetze Couchbezüge oder verschmähte Katzentoiletten der Vergangenheit an.

¿Por qué cada día hay más personas que tienen un gato en casa? ¿Qué tiene este animal para seducirnos? Decía Pam Brown que «un gato transforma el regreso a una casa vacía en la vuelta al hogar» y, a día de hoy, ya podemos asegurar que será la mascota del futuro. El gato es el protagonista absoluto en las redes sociales con millones de vídeos y reproducciones anuales en todo el planeta. De hecho, el cerebro de Google trabaja constantemente para encontrarlos en la red. Pero ni siquiera los más gatunos entre los gatunos conocen las interesantes historias que tienen estos animales.

Rebecca van Laer and her partner purchase a home and move in with their senior cats, Toby and Gus. Their loved ones see this as a step toward an inevitable future—first comes the house, then a dog, then a child. But what if they are just cat people ? Moving between memoir, philosophy, and pop culture, Cat is a playful and tender meditation on cats and their people.

Os gatos despertaram muitos mitos e crenças ao longo dos tempos devido à natureza misteriosa e ao comportamento peculiar. Sua agilidade, flexibilidade, olhar penetrante, habilidade de se esconder e se mover silenciosamente, por exemplo, criaram uma aura de mistério ao redor deles e contribuíram para a construção de superstições.

In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for cash prizes for the fattest tabby, people became enthralled to the once-humble cat. Cats themselves were now traded for increasingly large sums of money, bolstered by elaborate pedigrees that claimed noble ancestry and promised aesthetic distinction.

This is a true story. There is nothing made up in this book. This book shows that if you believe, do the right things, wait, build trust, be strong and then take that chance, you can improve your life.

Celebrate the holiday season with Don Daily’s classic The Twelve Days of Christmas Cats, featuring all original twelve Christmas Cats in feline fashion. The traditional twelve days of Christmas poem is creatively transformed, with each spread featuring one of the twelve cats. Siamese, leopards...

'The perfect read for anyone who wants to bond with their pet at a deeper level.' Woman's Own Have you ever wanted to know what your cat was thinking? In The Book Your Cat Wishes You Would Read, feline behaviourist Lucy Hoile gives you all the information you could ever need to build an even...

A witty and winsome new way of looking at the complex relationship between cats and people: through the eyes of one erudite and attentive Italian gatto. We live on a planet infested with humans. They are a pernicious species, yet undeniably clever and capable—even if the reasons behind their...

When Travis Nelson arrived in London, he expected to embark on a new life and a new job. Coming from California, he'd uprooted his wife and his cat, Sigrid, and planned to be here for the long haul. Then Covid-19 struck. Travis's new job vanished as the company cut staff. For two years, and through successive lockdowns, he was stuck in limbo in an unfamiliar city, trying to find his way.

Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap? Why she would suddenly watch the football on television, how she sees the world and what she thinks of you and your family? Prepare to enter the mind of your cat and revolutionise the way you see the world and your enigmatic pet. Bestselling cat author Celia Haddon and veterinary expert Dr Daniel Mills take you into the mind of your feline and, drawing on the latest scientific research, describe how your cat experiences the world.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME Can Battersea's loneliest cat find a home in time for Christmas? It's Christmas at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Laura is desperate to find a home for Felicia, a spiky, bad-tempered moggy with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend, Rob, can't...

Curious Zelda: social media star, agony aunt, yoga teacher, cat. In The Adventures of a Curious Cat she gives insight into her view of the world and dispenses unparalleled wisdom. Zelda explains, in her unique voice, how to handle humans, how to communicate with furniture and, most importantly, how to live a life curiously. It's the ultimate self-help guide for any cat or, indeed, their human.

Notfälle bei Katzen – Wissen schafft Vorsprung und der ist bei der Behandlung von Notfällen von Vorteil. Die meisten Notfälle bei Katzen gehen nicht mit offensichtlichen Verletzungen einher, nicht mit lautem Wehklagen oder eindeutigen Symptomen. Manche entstehen scheinbar aus dem Nichts heraus. Nur wer weiß, welche Notfälle sich bei seiner Katze entwickeln können, weiß auch, worauf er achten muss.

Es gibt verschiedene Varianten, zwei Katzen miteinander bekannt zu machen. Da wir bei den ersten Begegnungen die Weichen für das zukünftige gemeinsame Leben stellen, lohnt es sich, mit Bedacht vorzugehen. Mit diesem Buch lernen Sie: Was gilt es bei der Auswahl der passenden Partnerkatze zu beachten? Wie einfach oder schwierig wird die Zusammenführung? Welche Risiken und Fehler können Sie vermeiden? Die drei verschiedene Wege der Katzenzusammenführung Mit vielen praktischen Hinweisen zur Ausführung!

Kediler tarihin her döneminde bugün gördükleri değeri görmedi. Özellikle Ortaçağ'ın karanlık dönemlerinde, insanlığın karanlık yüzüyle onlar da tanıştı. Dünya dönüştükçe, insanlar kedilerin zannettikleri gibi şeytani özelliklere sahip olmadıklarını anladılar ve kedileri yeniden hayatlarına, evlerine aldılar. Tam da o dönemde kaleme alınan 1800'ler İngiltere'sinde Kedi'de, bir toplumun, bir türe hak ettiği konumunu geri verirken yaptığı incelemeleri görecek; kedi türleri, beslenmesi, bakımı, hastalık ve tedavileri konusunda bir dönem okuması yapacaksınız.

Quando Andrea, in una caldissima mattina d’estate, ha trovato due gattini abbandonati vicino a un cassonetto dell’immondizia, tutto si sarebbe aspettato tranne che di finire a fargli da maggiordomo – anzi, di dovergli persino pagare l’affitto. Ma si sa, in casa i gatti regnano sovrani, e pretendono di essere trattati secondo il loro rango. Eppure, per quanto sui loro diritti e sui nostri doveri i gatti siano chiarissimi, tanti aspetti del loro carattere restano misteriosi anche al più servizievole degli umani. Come imparare a leggere i segnali che ci mandano?

Nous sommes nombreux à être fous de nos chats et cette passion peut être réciproque. Le chat est un être d’attachement. Il nous séduit, nous fascine, mais les relations avec lui peuvent se révéler parfois déconcertantes. Il nous invite à l’empathie et au respect de la différence. Doté d’un cerveau exceptionnel qui lui permet de s’adapter à toutes les situations, de savoir se protéger comme une proie ou bien d’établir des stratégies comme un prédateur, comment, alors, ne pas penser que le chat subtil et complexe puisse parfois sombrer dans la folie ?

О кошках ходит много мифов, и самостоятельно разобраться в том, какие из них правда, а какие — нет, невероятно сложно. В этой книге вы найдете ответы на все жизненные вопросы. Как выбрать котенка, с которым вы проживете долгую жизнь душа в душу? Нужно ли мыть и расчесывать кошку? Как понять, что кошка плохо себя чувствует, и чем ей можно помочь? Что кроется за кошачьей нечистоплотностью? Как защитить мебель от кошачьих когтей? Как правильно запретить что-то кошке и эффективны ли при этом наказания? Можно ли что-то сделать с еженощными "тыгыдыками" или придется терпеть их всю жизнь?