How to Get a Cat to Sit in Your Lap: Confessions of an Unconventional Cat Person

Denny, D. Michael,Denny, N. Michael

ISBN 10: 0964579901 / ISBN 13: 9780964579903

Published by Andiron Pr, 1995

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Synopsis:

True-life anecdotes, behavioral reports, historical analysis, and assorted musings to help people become more feline friendly.

Reviews: Another cat book? Yes--this time a seriocomic one. Stating in his introduction that he has "chosen to share . . . highly personal (and shamelessly subjective) observations and conclusions accumulated after almost 30 years of close interaction with cats," Denny proceeds to discuss in a humorous manner cat evolution (from proto-cat Miacis), anatomy (including vibrissae and the flea), and behavior (acceptable and otherwise). He also explains the cat-and-bird vendetta and considers such perennial topics as the naming of cats, the indoor-versus-outdoor controversy, the hunting instinct, and feline eating habits--interspersing anecdotes about several boyhood dogs, his daughter's iguana, and the six cats that presently share his life. In conclusion, he keeps his promise by telling "how to get a cat to sit on your lap--without force or drugs." Illustrated with scratchy ("pardon the expression," as Denny would say), wonderfully catlike line drawings. Barbara Duree

Bibliographic Details

Title: How to Get a Cat to Sit in Your Lap: ...
Publisher: Andiron Pr
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good