Cats' Most Wanted

by Allred, Alexandra Powe

• ISBN13: 9781574888584
• ISBN10: 1574888587
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-11
• Publisher: Potomac Books Inc

Summary

The cat is out of the bag. Alexandra Powe Allred has written another fun- and fact-filled book in Potomac's Most Wanted'„¢ series, Cats' Most Wanted'„¢: The Top 10 Book of Mysterious Mousers, Talented Tabbies, and Feline Oddities. Allred provides fascinating details about the history of the cat, from Greek mythology and medieval superstitions to the modern-day family pet. She also offers loads of trivia about this regal creature from which millions strive to gain affection. Curious about which breed is right for you? Allred has the facts, with lists of the best and worst breeds for kids, most dog-like cats, most unusual breeds, most popular names, and more. Cats' Most Wanted'„¢ also has tips on how to keep your cat healthy and to correct behavior problems. Believing that cats cannot be trained is the cat's joke on us! Allred also gives full details on Hollywood cats, such as Morris the Cat and Morris II, who had an unbelievable ability to stay where he had been put; big cats like the cheetah, the only member of the cat family that is unable to retract its claws, which might play an important role in the animal's speed; and about remarkable rescue stories such as Precious, Westminister's 2001 "Cat of the Year," who was discovered on a New York City roof after September 11, suffering from dehydration, burns, eye injuries from flying glass, and smoke inhalation. With dozens of top-ten lists, Cats' Most Wanted'„¢ will provide you with more entertainment and amusement than your cat gets out of a simple piece of string-and that's saying something!

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Long Live the Cat
Cat Myths	3	(4)
The First Cats	7	(4)
From Campsite to Bedside	11	(5)
Cats in Religion	16	(5)
Bewitching Cats	21	(4)
Cats in Ancient Times	25	(4)
Cats and Superstitions	29	(4)
Felines and Proverbs	33	(2)
Head-to-Tail Feline Facts	35	(6)
The Hunter: Your Cat's Ancestral Traits	41	(6)
Curiosity and the Cat
Stories of Survival and Rescue	47	(6)
The Cats of War	53	(5)
Disaster Preparation for Your Cat	58	(4)
Ten Cats Who Risked Nine Lives	62	(4)
The Mother in All Cats	66	(5)
Cats in Court	71	(5)
Cats on the Books: The Most Unusual Laws	76	(3)
Legal Heirs: Everlasting Love	79	(5)
The Nature of the Beast: Laws of Cat	84	(2)
Ailurophiles: Famous Cat Lovers	86	(5)
Ailurophobes: Famous Cat Haters	91	(3)
Quotable Cats: Best-Known Lines about the Feline	94	(2)
Cat Lines: Cat Expressions	96	(5)
Breeds
Best Breeds for Kids	101	(2)
Non-Kid-Friendly Kitties	103	(2)
Most Popular Breeds	105	(1)
Most Unusual Breeds	106	(4)
Most Doglike Cats	110	(3)
Cats Who Rule the House	113	(2)
Facts about Siamese . . . If You Please	115	(4)
Most Popular Names for Female Cats	119	(1)
Most Popular Names for Male Cats	120	(1)
The Mysterious Sphynx	121	(5)
The Maine Coon	126	(5)
Munchkin Facts	131	(5)
Feral Cats: Facts vs. Myths	136	(5)
The Big Cats	141	(5)
Wild Facts about European Cats	146	(4)
Small Cats of the Americas	150	(4)
The Great American Cat	154	(6)
Small Cats of Asia	160	(4)
Small Cats of Africa	164	(7)
Celebrity Cats
Cats on Camera	171	(5)
How to Break Your Cat into Showbiz	176	(3)
Casting Agencies for Animals	179	(2)
Top Grossing Cat Movies of All Time	181	(1)
First Felines	182	(5)
Cats of Royalty	187	(4)
Best Loved Animated Cats	191	(5)
Most Popular Fictional Cats	196	(5)
The Legend of Catwoman	201	(4)
The Real Cat Woman	205	(6)
Famous Cat Artists	211	(5)
World Record Cats	216	(4)
Pussycat, Pussycat, Where Have You Been?	220	(7)
Cat Astrology	227	(4)
Celebrated Cats	231	(10)
Your Cat's Health and Behavior
Ways Your Cat Can Improve Your Life	241	(3)
Cats of Your Dreams	244	(3)
Most Common Behavioral Problems	247	(6)
Facts and Tips about Cat-Scratch Training	253	(4)
Facts You May Not Know about Your Kitty	257	(3)
Cat Tails	260	(3)
Top Tricks for a Super Kitty	263	(6)
Tips for Effective Training	269	(3)
Most Common Dangers to Your Cat in Your Home	272	(4)
Most Toxic Plants for Cats	276	(3)
Growing a Garden for Your Cat	279	(4)
Most Serious Cat Illnesses	283	(4)
You, Your Cat, and Baby Makes Three	287	(4)
Golden Rules for Children and Cats	291	(3)
Questions to Ask a Breeder	294	(4)
Signs That This Is Not a Cat-Friendly Breeder	298	(3)
Questions to Ask Yourself before Getting a Cat	301	(5)
Moving with Your Cat	306	(7)
Looking for Help
Top Feline Organizations	313	(4)
Rescue Shelters	317	(3)
Why Does My Cat Do That? Web Resources	320	(1)
Top Veterinary Groups	321	(2)
Cat Magazines and Resources	323	(3)
Pet Suppliers	326	(1)
Spas for Cats	327	(4)
Recommended Reading	331	(2)
Index	333	(6)
About the Author	339