The Stray Cat Handbook

Howell reference books

by Tamara Kreuz

Finally, a book that deals with stray cats; a how-to guide to trapping and dealing with a stray cat. As a pet owner, animal lover and director of a humane organization that deals with stray cats every day, this book gives us one more tool to offer to people who want to help the thousands of strays that wander our streets. Bravo! Joseph J. Sprague, Jr., Executive Director, Tree House Animal Foundation

""Tamara Kreuz cares about the plight of stray and feral cats and gives practical ways to help them. Individuals and shelters can benefit from this book. If those who find stray animals can themselves set about to help by finding homes for domestic strays, or by creating safe havens for feral cats, this will make life a lot easier for shelter personnel, who are all too often overburdened by the number of animals they receive. We highly recommend The Stray Cat Handbook."" Louise Holton and Becky Robinson, Co-founders, Alley Cat The National Feral Cat Network

""This is a must read for those considering animal rescue work. The information and suggestions provided are first rate and are based on actual experiences."" Linda A. Heller, Division Manager, Orange County Animal Services (Florida)
A Howell Cat Book of Distinction

Genres: Cats, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1999

Reviews

[Bethany Stasikova · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good intro to working with stray as well as feral cats. The book gives a lot of information to the person who finds themselves taking care of a stray cat including common health problems, how to house the stray as well as how to adopt the cat out. The author also discusses the difference between a stray and feral cat and briefly explains the TNR program. I would have liked a bit more information on feral cats, as that is the population I work with, but overall a good, informative read for all who are interested in helping homeless and outdoor cats.

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing wrong with this, but I only read it for a non-profit group I was wroking with. It really isn't a subject I'm naturally drawn toward.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A scraggly-looking cat ducks into your carport. If you care about animals, you hate seeing him hungry, exposed, and suffering. What to do next?

The Stray Cat handbook starts out well, with discussion of the differences between stray and abandoned cats and those who are truly feral. The author instructs readers on how to humanely capture strays and how to socialize and rehome them. She emphasizes the need to have strays altered--by far, the best thing one can do for stray and feral cats is to prevent them from creating new generations of stray and feral cats.

Unfortunately, the second half of the book is mainly padding; health, nutrition, and care info that can be easily found in any cat care book.

[Priscilla Benbrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, particularly for folks who do TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return).