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Adventure Cats: Living Nine Lives to the Fullest
Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about cats comes the ultimate—and unexpected—guide to taking your cat into the wild. Here are cats walking on a leash. Cats hiking on a leash. Cats tramping through snow. Cats camping. Cats kayaking, canoeing, even surfing—yes, cats who love water.
When animal writer and active hiker Laura Moss couldn’t find an online resource for hitting the trail with her cat, she created one. AdventureCats.org took off like wildfire, with attention from Wired, the Huffington Post, Outside magazine, BuzzFeed, and much more. Now, the book Adventure Cats—a collection of jaw-dropping photographs, inspiring stories of real-life cats, and all the how-to a cat owner needs—will take readers and their cats well beyond the backyard. Learn how to leash-train a cat. What to do if you encounter wildlife on the trail. Plus, winter safety tips, and how to bring a little bit of the outdoors to an indoor cat.
The stories themselves are catnip for animal lovers, from Nanakuli, the one-eyed cat who hangs ten; to Georgie, a four-year-old gray tabby who lives on a sailboat; to Quandary, who not only insists on hiking with her family but also teaches them a valuable lesson: When you follow your cat’s natural tendency to wander, you experience the outdoors at a slower, richer pace. This book will delight every cat person, regardless of whether their pet is inclined to adventure. (Take the quiz at the beginning of the book to find out!)
When animal writer and active hiker Laura Moss couldn’t find an online resource for hitting the trail with her cat, she created one. AdventureCats.org took off like wildfire, with attention from Wired, the Huffington Post, Outside magazine, BuzzFeed, and much more. Now, the book Adventure Cats—a collection of jaw-dropping photographs, inspiring stories of real-life cats, and all the how-to a cat owner needs—will take readers and their cats well beyond the backyard. Learn how to leash-train a cat. What to do if you encounter wildlife on the trail. Plus, winter safety tips, and how to bring a little bit of the outdoors to an indoor cat.
The stories themselves are catnip for animal lovers, from Nanakuli, the one-eyed cat who hangs ten; to Georgie, a four-year-old gray tabby who lives on a sailboat; to Quandary, who not only insists on hiking with her family but also teaches them a valuable lesson: When you follow your cat’s natural tendency to wander, you experience the outdoors at a slower, richer pace. This book will delight every cat person, regardless of whether their pet is inclined to adventure. (Take the quiz at the beginning of the book to find out!)
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Published May 16, 2017
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May 13, 2020
Cat lovers will enjoy this guide to getting outdoors and having adventures with their feline companions. This thorough book provides you all the information you need to get outside and see the world, whether it be near or far. Read the book to learn the how-to and then get out there and explore!
May 22, 2020
This book is easy to read and is just so inspiring. It tells you everything you need to know about adventuring with your cat! I'm debating whether I should do it with my cat or not.
December 30, 2016
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Adventure Cats is beautifully presented, well thought-out, informative, and simply wonderful. By far, one of my favorite books this year; surprising considering this is a non fiction book. But the author's love of the subject, depth of information presented, and beautiful photographs make this an enjoyable read on all levels. Even better, it all makes great sense and can make your life and your cat(s) life even richer.The book breaks down as follows: Introduction (story of how the author came to write the book), the basics, safety, hiking and camping, cats on water, winter adventures, and jaunts in your local neighborhood. Also included are inspiring stories of cats who overcame disabilities to enjoy the outdoors and a full resources list.
The book starts with the basics - harnesses, leash training, clickers, body language, traveling. Then, smartly, before getting into the specifics of different adventures, safety concerns are discussed in detail. First aid kits, sunscreen, packing for a trip, dehydration, toxic plants, run away cats, other animals, etc. Of importance, of course, is whether your cat will actually enjoy the outdoors or if their personality means it will be too stressful to be worthwhile.
Once the basics and safety are out of the way, the book gets into specific trips. Hiking and camping trips start small with the backyard and then move on to hitting the trails. Water adventures are also discussed, starting with how cats swim, do they really hate water, lifejackets, etc. For those who live in Northern climes, Winter concerns gets a short chapter. Finally, city/urban cat adventures are covered - exploring the concrete jungle, street smarts, even creating adventure areas on patios or gardens. It isn't always about taking kitty on far away trips.
The running theme of the book is your cat's happiness. For most cats, they greatly welcome the adventure but also appreciate the security of their home turf. Interspersed throughout the book are wonderful and inspirational stories of cats and their respective outdoor lives. Quite a few breeds are covered.
There is an impressively large amount of content in this book but it is all beautifully categorized and presented. Professional, full color images of cats are accompanied by intuitive and smart layout choices. It's definitely one of the nicest non fiction books I've read with plenty of personality and a great attitude that is reflected in the text and the design. And for once, the content is equally impressive to the art - this book covers a lot more than you would think there would be on the subject.
In all, if you have a cat, you definitely owe it to yourself to give them the richest life possible. And even better, adventuring with your cat will enrich your life as well. This book provides the instruction and motivation to enjoy more time with your cat in a whole new way. Highest recommendation. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
March 25, 2021
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Adventure Cats is one of those blogs that I stumbled across while searching for nutrition information for my own cats. Discovering this upcoming book and a whole community of cat-loving adventurists really intrigued me and has given me a whole new perspective on my feline friends. The book is very informative with its tips, stories and beautiful images of cats and their owners out in the wild.
After taking the quiz at the start of the book, it became apparent to me that neither of my cats fit the description of the adventure cat. However, I did come away with a wealth of information on how to take care of my pets and ways to provide them with some stimulation in the form of an outside “catio,” or a little protected area for them to still enjoy the outdoors without being immersed fully into it. I can’t wait to try this out.
There are also lots of stories about different cats and their owners peppered throughout the guide. It is so inspiring to read about people who camp or even take their cats on boats! I will definitely be exploring these ideas with any new cat that I bring into our home and I look forward to having adventures like these myself! If you have cats or are considering adopting one of your own, I highly suggest this book as a resource and inspirational guide to enjoying your felines to the fullest.
Adventure Cats is one of those blogs that I stumbled across while searching for nutrition information for my own cats. Discovering this upcoming book and a whole community of cat-loving adventurists really intrigued me and has given me a whole new perspective on my feline friends. The book is very informative with its tips, stories and beautiful images of cats and their owners out in the wild.
After taking the quiz at the start of the book, it became apparent to me that neither of my cats fit the description of the adventure cat. However, I did come away with a wealth of information on how to take care of my pets and ways to provide them with some stimulation in the form of an outside “catio,” or a little protected area for them to still enjoy the outdoors without being immersed fully into it. I can’t wait to try this out.
There are also lots of stories about different cats and their owners peppered throughout the guide. It is so inspiring to read about people who camp or even take their cats on boats! I will definitely be exploring these ideas with any new cat that I bring into our home and I look forward to having adventures like these myself! If you have cats or are considering adopting one of your own, I highly suggest this book as a resource and inspirational guide to enjoying your felines to the fullest.
June 26, 2020
This is a great instructional book about taking your cat exploring outdoors.
May 6, 2019
Why not leash train your cat to enjoy quality-time outdoors. This is what I kept mulling over when my Cat rescued me, fortunately I discovered Laura Moss' "Adventure Cats" and haven't stopped smiling and planning since!
Before delving into the nuts 'n bolts of 'Adventuring' with your Cat, I must say I was impressed by the look, feel and quality of the book itself. It's brimming with brilliant color photography capturing an array of Cats harnessed and leashed in nature vs. a window box. Once past the physical book esthetics, you'll find a well-written, concise 218 page book packed with what every Cat Owner needs to know to start Adventure training (i.e "Is Adventuring Right For Your Kitty", signs of boredom, leash & clicker training, safety, plants, insects & wildlife, hiking & camping, adventures close to home, and much more). Of particular interest, I enjoyed "Cat Tales", 12 Cat Adventurers with their own unique personal story sprinkled throughout the book.
"Adventure Cats" is a Worthy Read.
Before delving into the nuts 'n bolts of 'Adventuring' with your Cat, I must say I was impressed by the look, feel and quality of the book itself. It's brimming with brilliant color photography capturing an array of Cats harnessed and leashed in nature vs. a window box. Once past the physical book esthetics, you'll find a well-written, concise 218 page book packed with what every Cat Owner needs to know to start Adventure training (i.e "Is Adventuring Right For Your Kitty", signs of boredom, leash & clicker training, safety, plants, insects & wildlife, hiking & camping, adventures close to home, and much more). Of particular interest, I enjoyed "Cat Tales", 12 Cat Adventurers with their own unique personal story sprinkled throughout the book.
"Adventure Cats" is a Worthy Read.
October 23, 2017
I stumbled across this book and knew I had to check it out! Adventure Cats shares the stories of 16 real life adventure cats and how their owners got them out hiking, kayaking, and even surfing. The book is divided into chapters about how to train your cat to walk on a leash/harness, first aid, tips for adventuring with your cat, dealing with weather, etc. There is also a helpful quiz to find out if your cat might be the adventuring type - one of mine is definitely not, the other could be, but I don't know how she would do in a harness. I would also feel bad leaving one cat at home and adventuring with the other one. Whether or not you want to take your cat out adventuring or not, this is such a cute book with the Adventure Cat stories and LOTS of great pictures of cats out adventuring. Definitely worth checking out if you're a cat person at all!
February 7, 2018
Seriously cute and I imagine seriously helpful. You bet your sweet ass I’m gonna have an adventure cat as soon as I’m able to have a kitty again. It’s gonna live in my shirt pocket and I’m gonna take it everywhere.
December 3, 2017
This book was very interesting. Loved the anecdotes from real-life adventure cats as well as the author’s emphasis on safety and knowing your individual cat’s preferences/personality.
August 6, 2021
A fantastic cute book with beautiful pictures – if you want to hit the trail and you are a fan of AdventureCats.org, definitely give this a go :)
The only thing I am missing is how to clicker-train a cat – not in vague terms, but in more detail, as the topic of how to start cat training is very broad and has several steps (one should first teach the cat how to follow the finger etc., before attempting to leash-train).
I'd also want to know what to do if a cat gets accustomed to being rewarded with treats and attempts to do the behaviors she is rewarded for in front of you because she knows she will get a reward (e.g. scratching a designated scratching post in front of you when you come home because she knows she will get a treat) – this situation can easily happen with training, so I was just interested. Also, dogs are not really discussed, just a piece of general advice to avoid them. I wonder how dangerous they are outside with their owners compared to when they just bark behind a fence. But all of this can be found online and in YouTube videos :) these topics would just nicely tie the book together in my opinion.
Anyway, absolutely recommended, what a refreshing read and an important book for all cat owners :)
The only thing I am missing is how to clicker-train a cat – not in vague terms, but in more detail, as the topic of how to start cat training is very broad and has several steps (one should first teach the cat how to follow the finger etc., before attempting to leash-train).
I'd also want to know what to do if a cat gets accustomed to being rewarded with treats and attempts to do the behaviors she is rewarded for in front of you because she knows she will get a reward (e.g. scratching a designated scratching post in front of you when you come home because she knows she will get a treat) – this situation can easily happen with training, so I was just interested. Also, dogs are not really discussed, just a piece of general advice to avoid them. I wonder how dangerous they are outside with their owners compared to when they just bark behind a fence. But all of this can be found online and in YouTube videos :) these topics would just nicely tie the book together in my opinion.
Anyway, absolutely recommended, what a refreshing read and an important book for all cat owners :)
October 12, 2017
A wonderful book that I can only recommend, very warmly, to all Cat Lovers, Adventurers, but also to Curious Readers.
No, Cats are not Dogs, but yes, they can definitely enjoy our company, trips and activities.
The short Tales (sometimes even Epopee) are written with heart and funny details, and always complemented with colorful and absolutely breathtaking pictures. You can actually enjoy that book without even knowing the language!
The chapters are well organized and give very useful daily tricks and tips.
The sections about vaccinations, legal matters or official papers are given in a general manner that can be used no matter the country where you live and all medical information are accurate and well documented.
A Must-have! Looking forward for a second volume (may my cat have her cute nose in it).
No, Cats are not Dogs, but yes, they can definitely enjoy our company, trips and activities.
The short Tales (sometimes even Epopee) are written with heart and funny details, and always complemented with colorful and absolutely breathtaking pictures. You can actually enjoy that book without even knowing the language!
The chapters are well organized and give very useful daily tricks and tips.
The sections about vaccinations, legal matters or official papers are given in a general manner that can be used no matter the country where you live and all medical information are accurate and well documented.
A Must-have! Looking forward for a second volume (may my cat have her cute nose in it).
July 9, 2017
Most people don’t think that your feline friend can join you when hiking, camping, canoeing and many other adventurous treks, but his book proves that they can.
As a big cat lover this book had me smiling from beginning to end, it’s filled with so many beautiful stories of cats that love the outdoors, beautiful photographs of various kitties in the midst of an adventure and wonderful advice on how to have the best adventure with your cat.
As the blurb says, not all cats are content to watch the world from the window, some want adventure and we need to give it to them; after all we are merely humans in a cats world. Such a wonderful book, would make a great gift for a cat lover. 5 purrfect, pawsome stars for this one.
As a big cat lover this book had me smiling from beginning to end, it’s filled with so many beautiful stories of cats that love the outdoors, beautiful photographs of various kitties in the midst of an adventure and wonderful advice on how to have the best adventure with your cat.
As the blurb says, not all cats are content to watch the world from the window, some want adventure and we need to give it to them; after all we are merely humans in a cats world. Such a wonderful book, would make a great gift for a cat lover. 5 purrfect, pawsome stars for this one.
May 16, 2017
Received via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review
Let's be real. I'm in this for the kitty pics.
And y'all, this book does not disappoint.
Seriously, your heart could potentially explode from reading the stories people tell about going on adventures with their cats.
Secondary (well, secondary to me, anyway), though, this book tells you how to go adventuring with your cats. And that blows my mind. So many times, we get these amazing books showing animals doing adorable things, but without going into detail on how these people managed to get their cats into the dessert, into the boat, without losing a pint of blood and two fingers.
This book offers in depth training on how to introduce your cat into the world of walkies and adventure. Including advice on how to clicker train, which is something I never would've thought a cat would pick up on. Cats don't have the need to please that dogs do.
Silly me, I've forgotten how many times my cats have tried to take me out for one of their favorite treats. Why have I not been trying to see if I could get them to do a trick for me?!?
This book is so lovely. The writer is clearly a lover of cats, and she is as excited to talk about cats going on adventures as I am to read about them.
And of course, look at loads of pictures.
Let's be real. I'm in this for the kitty pics.
And y'all, this book does not disappoint.
Seriously, your heart could potentially explode from reading the stories people tell about going on adventures with their cats.
Secondary (well, secondary to me, anyway), though, this book tells you how to go adventuring with your cats. And that blows my mind. So many times, we get these amazing books showing animals doing adorable things, but without going into detail on how these people managed to get their cats into the dessert, into the boat, without losing a pint of blood and two fingers.
This book offers in depth training on how to introduce your cat into the world of walkies and adventure. Including advice on how to clicker train, which is something I never would've thought a cat would pick up on. Cats don't have the need to please that dogs do.
Silly me, I've forgotten how many times my cats have tried to take me out for one of their favorite treats. Why have I not been trying to see if I could get them to do a trick for me?!?
This book is so lovely. The writer is clearly a lover of cats, and she is as excited to talk about cats going on adventures as I am to read about them.
And of course, look at loads of pictures.
May 15, 2017
•This beautifully photographed book came about after avid hiker, cat-lover and writer, Laura J Moss scoured the internet looking for tips on taking her beloved cat out into the wilds with her. The internet came up empty and thus AdventureCats.org was born.
•Jam-packed with helpful and informative hints and tips on equipment, training and safety; this book will help you decide (via the fun quiz near the beginning) if your cat is likely to take to the great outdoors; and if so, how best to get them ready for adventure!
•The jaw-dropping photographs throughout are an absolute pleasure to peruse, whether as a means to whet you & your cats’ appetites for adventure; or just to please the eye as you both snuggle on the sofa.
•There are also plenty of inspiring true life stories of real-life adventure cats; such as Vladimir, on course to claim the record for visiting all 59 YS national parks; Georgie, the tabby Captain, currently sailing the world; and Jesper, the skiing Norwegian kitty.
•Half how-to guide, half inspiring stories, this wittily written and informative book will appeal to cat-lover and adventurers alike. I rate this beautifully illustrated; uplifting and interesting read, 5 out of 5 stars
•Of course, not all cats are up to a life of adventure...do you think yours would be?
•Disclosure: A free ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2022
Great! Very simple and informative. Even if I don't plan on trying to encourage my cat to be an adventure cat, there are still really good pieces of information in here on cats, their behavior, and enrichment. I loved that there is useful information combined with fun stories and pictures of real adventure cats!
December 11, 2019
Good starter book for learning about adventure cats. However, a lot of information is repeated and the over all feel of the book is more of a small table top book with all its pictures and small charts with summarized information. I will be looking for something more detailed personally.
June 5, 2017
I could never take my cats out on an adventure. I can't get them to leave the house now to go poke around the backyard! It would be so fun to go on adventures with them like the cats in this book! Well, me and my cats will live vicariously. I'll read the stories of traveling cats and the cats will enjoy bird watching. This was a fun and informative book for traveling with your cat into the great outdoors. Adventure lovers, who also have cats who like to wander, should enjoy this book!
May 13, 2017
Finally a book for folks who love the outdoors and would love to enjoy it with their furry partners. My neighborhood isn't a safe place for unsupervised exploring much to door dashing Gracie's disgust. I now have a system for getting her leash trained and outdoor approved. I don't know if she'll ever take on a surf board or skis, but this summer, Grace is getting out!
Thanks to NetGalley and Workman Publishing for making an advance reading copy available.
Thanks to NetGalley and Workman Publishing for making an advance reading copy available.
October 2, 2025
The idea that you can take cats outdoors is fantastic, because you can. They are not stunted. If you have a green personality cat, which I appreciate the comparison to MBTI as it helps you take care of your cat better, they absolutely love it and will basically walk you. So this is a very good book. However, some of this is just absurd. A small inflatable vest for your cat. Take your cat skiing. Seriously, this is not a child. It's good to love a cat like a child, but if you want a kid, have a kid. I get the whole climate change responsibility thing but if it's really that bad, teach your kid to survive climate change early. Something profoundly wants you to have children, lean into it as long as you're going to teach them to love the earth, survive climate change, know that they're probably going to profoundly suffer in climate change, and prepare them with skill for migratory disasters, scarcity war, famine, etc., effects and prepare them for that. If you intend to put someone on the earth with all the skills needed to help people with the effects of climate change, that is going to be 100% needed, but really ask yourself before having it, is that fair to the child? If you still want it and you really feel something is pulling to live and you're going insane buying expensive vests for you cat, you should probably give yourself some permission to at least try. It's not impossible if you absolutely are going crazy not having a child, it's not anybody else's decision to make and any attempt to do that is genocide. In either case, you should not be taking your cat skiing at any time. I'm not sorry. You're treating it like a human child. It can't keep up. It's doing its cat best, but it is not a human child.
This was helpful though for how cats when spooked will run away when otherwise they're completely consensual to be with you. They have different brains than humans, and aren't behaviorist like dogs. When they get punished, a dog will think "ooh I did a bad thing, hoom is right." They are more behaviorist. When a cat gets punished, they think, "How horrific of hoom, I don't care what your reason is, you made the decision to do this to me." They are very intelligent creatures, they know who does what and where it comes from. It's not dumb of a dog to be behaviorist, in fact they're little saints thinking Hoom is perfect and never gets punishment wrong which a cat knows they often do, but cats have a whole different brain. Same with human children. "Why you do this hoom" is a pretty consistent thought process in cats and small children, but cats are still dumb and get spooked and run away, basically cutting their life in half as cats living under car motors and stuff. They're happy to come back to their sovereign territory when you find them, but they are dumb and will do that and will stay there without active, calorically and adrenally expensive intervention (yes I have an adrenaline budget as part of PTSD).
Some of it is not possible to do as well. Knowing what is and isn't possible economically for the owner is part of somatic intelligence. Factor it in. Take the extra time to customize it. These are not human children. Stop getting neurotic like that, when oftentimes people take cats because they have been economically forced into that being the only thing they can afford. It's not ok at all to hold them to the standards of children and treat them like it's a child running away or something. That is seriously on the extremely mentally ill side.
I like that they helped you determine which type of personality the cats are. I have a green cat and a purple-orange cat. That helps me know why their behaviors are different, what to expect, and to prepare for different behavior sets. One size fits all would not allow me to make both cats have the happiest lives they can. Green cats are brave, like adventure, and when they can't get exercise and explore, get really attention seeking and pee on things. That is definitely my black cat. My other cat is purple-orange, chill and lazy, sometimes get jealous of the black cat's adventures and wants to join but on their own just a chill, lazy cat. However, she learned most of her behaviors, like petting owner Soviet Russia style where cat pets you, from the American short hair. I am absolutely certain she would not be like that unless she saw her/them do that first.
Cats that like the outdoors are great for disabled people because they need shorter walks but they still get you out of doors like a dog. My cat really likes to be outside and wants to stay longer obsessed with the outdoors. Sometimes my cat wants to walk too much and gets upset and attention seeking when they can't explore. It's like a dog, but without the extreme energy need that I can't handle after a lifetime that has left my body exhausted to the core through mainly unbelievable and unexplainable other-handicapping but some of it genetic as well.
Be careful with living things and give them full lives. Don't limit them. It's just not ok. It's not ok at all. My cats are both very happy cats with their owners, this book was right there to say, "I was just thoroughly spooked and overstimulated by the forest hoom, that is one of the issues with a cat brain that you don't understand." They get overwhelmed and thoroughly spooked and it feels like the mutual bond is gone, but it's just cat brain things. They're more sensitive to amygdala stuff than humans and can't override it, so the cat that walked with you without a leash no problem for half a mile, rubbing your leg and jumping into your arms suddenly acts like none of that was there. It freaks you out. It's cat brain things. This book was there to assure me immediately. Fyi, my cat came back, but damn that was abusive to Hoom and went way over my PTSD adrenaline budget. Now I'm thoroughly exhausted and in extreme pain. Fun times.
I also didn't know about hand sized disposable litter trays. Where do you get those, I need those.
Overall fantastic book. If you have a green or orange cat, they love camping and you should take them. Look out for mesh nets though. They don't mention tent type. Neither of my cats did well with the mesh net tent. You have to block out the source of overstimulation with a barrier once they're outside, you can't have a transparent barrier, it will really freak them out.
Suspicious activity: Published 2017, but Yoshi is fine on a leash. Can you imagine studying, doing things, just to be petulant and hurt a wide variety of loved ones all day, people who love you and have been threatened and harmed for sticking up for you at several points in your life? It's seriously horrifying. I'm not sorry. There is a cat Yoshi in this book who is fine on a leash, but it is claiming it is published in 2017. I specifically picked Yoshi because it is a niche name. Something is seriously up. I really think there is a serious disrespect to a critical system happening. It feels really bad on my body. Cats have a magnetic sense or something, I think I have that too at least partially. It feels really bad like something's up. If you can study something to hurt someone who loves you most thinking giving that narrative air will have no repercussions to the greater world, you are capable of profoundly disrespecting critical systems like the honest chronology, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and other systems. Can you imagine doing that much in your life just to stick it to the people who love you most? I feel like I'm going to be sick. I mean it. This is horrific. I mean it. I find this too suspicious.
This was helpful though for how cats when spooked will run away when otherwise they're completely consensual to be with you. They have different brains than humans, and aren't behaviorist like dogs. When they get punished, a dog will think "ooh I did a bad thing, hoom is right." They are more behaviorist. When a cat gets punished, they think, "How horrific of hoom, I don't care what your reason is, you made the decision to do this to me." They are very intelligent creatures, they know who does what and where it comes from. It's not dumb of a dog to be behaviorist, in fact they're little saints thinking Hoom is perfect and never gets punishment wrong which a cat knows they often do, but cats have a whole different brain. Same with human children. "Why you do this hoom" is a pretty consistent thought process in cats and small children, but cats are still dumb and get spooked and run away, basically cutting their life in half as cats living under car motors and stuff. They're happy to come back to their sovereign territory when you find them, but they are dumb and will do that and will stay there without active, calorically and adrenally expensive intervention (yes I have an adrenaline budget as part of PTSD).
Some of it is not possible to do as well. Knowing what is and isn't possible economically for the owner is part of somatic intelligence. Factor it in. Take the extra time to customize it. These are not human children. Stop getting neurotic like that, when oftentimes people take cats because they have been economically forced into that being the only thing they can afford. It's not ok at all to hold them to the standards of children and treat them like it's a child running away or something. That is seriously on the extremely mentally ill side.
I like that they helped you determine which type of personality the cats are. I have a green cat and a purple-orange cat. That helps me know why their behaviors are different, what to expect, and to prepare for different behavior sets. One size fits all would not allow me to make both cats have the happiest lives they can. Green cats are brave, like adventure, and when they can't get exercise and explore, get really attention seeking and pee on things. That is definitely my black cat. My other cat is purple-orange, chill and lazy, sometimes get jealous of the black cat's adventures and wants to join but on their own just a chill, lazy cat. However, she learned most of her behaviors, like petting owner Soviet Russia style where cat pets you, from the American short hair. I am absolutely certain she would not be like that unless she saw her/them do that first.
Cats that like the outdoors are great for disabled people because they need shorter walks but they still get you out of doors like a dog. My cat really likes to be outside and wants to stay longer obsessed with the outdoors. Sometimes my cat wants to walk too much and gets upset and attention seeking when they can't explore. It's like a dog, but without the extreme energy need that I can't handle after a lifetime that has left my body exhausted to the core through mainly unbelievable and unexplainable other-handicapping but some of it genetic as well.
Be careful with living things and give them full lives. Don't limit them. It's just not ok. It's not ok at all. My cats are both very happy cats with their owners, this book was right there to say, "I was just thoroughly spooked and overstimulated by the forest hoom, that is one of the issues with a cat brain that you don't understand." They get overwhelmed and thoroughly spooked and it feels like the mutual bond is gone, but it's just cat brain things. They're more sensitive to amygdala stuff than humans and can't override it, so the cat that walked with you without a leash no problem for half a mile, rubbing your leg and jumping into your arms suddenly acts like none of that was there. It freaks you out. It's cat brain things. This book was there to assure me immediately. Fyi, my cat came back, but damn that was abusive to Hoom and went way over my PTSD adrenaline budget. Now I'm thoroughly exhausted and in extreme pain. Fun times.
I also didn't know about hand sized disposable litter trays. Where do you get those, I need those.
Overall fantastic book. If you have a green or orange cat, they love camping and you should take them. Look out for mesh nets though. They don't mention tent type. Neither of my cats did well with the mesh net tent. You have to block out the source of overstimulation with a barrier once they're outside, you can't have a transparent barrier, it will really freak them out.
Suspicious activity: Published 2017, but Yoshi is fine on a leash. Can you imagine studying, doing things, just to be petulant and hurt a wide variety of loved ones all day, people who love you and have been threatened and harmed for sticking up for you at several points in your life? It's seriously horrifying. I'm not sorry. There is a cat Yoshi in this book who is fine on a leash, but it is claiming it is published in 2017. I specifically picked Yoshi because it is a niche name. Something is seriously up. I really think there is a serious disrespect to a critical system happening. It feels really bad on my body. Cats have a magnetic sense or something, I think I have that too at least partially. It feels really bad like something's up. If you can study something to hurt someone who loves you most thinking giving that narrative air will have no repercussions to the greater world, you are capable of profoundly disrespecting critical systems like the honest chronology, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and other systems. Can you imagine doing that much in your life just to stick it to the people who love you most? I feel like I'm going to be sick. I mean it. This is horrific. I mean it. I find this too suspicious.
September 11, 2017
We're having a tropical storm here, so I am doing my share of reading while the power is still on. A heartwarming non-fiction book on how to get your cat or cats outdoors, with plenty of true life examples, pictures and helpful hints. The website the author started is fantastic, I just became an e-mail subscriber.
September 7, 2017
Love this book! I've learned a lot about how to ensure my cat becomes an adventure cat and we're well on our way to that becoming a reality! Creative, fun book for cat lovers.
April 13, 2017
I love Adventure Cats. It is thrilling to read the stories of various cat adventurers - you may have read about some of them online and seen pictures already. Adventure Cats offers far more. Like AdventureCats.org it is a resource that provides helpful hints to determine whether your cat has what it takes to become an adventurer, and what type of training you need to do to make sure your cat doesn’t get frightened and is comfortable and safe. Safety is paramount. While it is amazing to share experiences with our bosom feline companions, not every cat wants to venture into the unknown. There are valuable tips on how to leash train your cat. There are also valuable safety and how-to guides.
With oodles of pictures, tips, and wonderful stories, Adventure Cats is a great book.
5 / 5
I received a copy of Adventure Cats from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
--Crittermom
With oodles of pictures, tips, and wonderful stories, Adventure Cats is a great book.
5 / 5
I received a copy of Adventure Cats from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
--Crittermom
August 31, 2017
Cute book with lots of stories of adventure cats and some sound advice on how to go about getting your own adventure cat. Easy read. Beautiful pictures of cats. What's not to like?
May 12, 2017
Adventure Cats is an amazing book filled with inspirational stories and fantastic photos from incredible cats around the world. Most people never imagine that felines can surf, go kayaking or climb mountains, but this book beautifully documents all of these activities (and more) taking place. It's well-written, nicely designed and promotes safe and responsible adventuring for your cats. Highly recommended for any fan of the outdoors or animals, it's sure to motivate you to get outside!
March 2, 2017
Adventures with humans aren’t just for dogs anymore! The author has suggestions for taking felines everywhere, from camping and hiking to rappelling and surfing. Cats, like humans, have many different personalities, and Moss suggests your personality test your animal to see if s/he might be interested in adventuring with you. The beautiful photographs are inspiring to anyone considering a feline adventure trip.
August 21, 2017
This is a smashing look at cats who share outdoor adventure with their owners. We're advised on harnesses, RFID tagging, vaccinations, warm jackets, travel crates, lifejackets for sailing and more. The photos alone are worth buying the book for in my opinion but the research and advice make it a splendid resource. I also love the travellers' tales, like the hikers who adopted two abandoned kittens while on a hike.
Enjoy!
I downloaded a copy from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
Enjoy!
I downloaded a copy from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
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June 26, 2022Our relationship with cats is pretty weird until you start taking seriously the idea that our two species have arranged treaties to coexist. Except then our relationships with cats starts getting kinda creepy or sad. Anyway, the point is, put your cat on a leash, make some puns, spend the rest of your money on the cat, because you've decided to become entirely responsible for this living being so do it right and not solely for your own amusement, you weird rich lonely monster.
August 10, 2022
This is an exciting book about all the possible adventures that cats can go on, with a lot of pretty pictures and heartwarming stories. The specific tips are not very in-depth though. My cat has been going on leashed walks for two years now and the book didn't offer any help with the challenges I face that prevent me from taking him on bigger adventures, like protecting him from unleashed dogs or from backing out of the harness when he gets spooked and runs the other direction.
July 20, 2017
This book was great with practical tips on trying to let your little fur ball get the most out of outdoors to stories about real adventure cats! I really enjoyed it and am now motivated to take Toby outside more (Magellan and Ralph couldn't care less about going outside).
January 29, 2020
Initially NetGalley allowed me to read a digital copy of this book in exchange for a review. I wasn't able to read this copy before it expired, so I read the printed version of this book after it was released. This is my review of the printed version.
An informative and fun read! I am an avid cat lover and have tossed around the idea of having a cat as a hiking/camping companion. Adventure Cats is a great novel for figuring out what kind of cat would make a good outdoor companion, how to train them for it, and what you need to have to successfully and safely take them out and about. Also, there were short stories about cats and their owners who are already out and adventuring together! All in all, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in having their own adventure cat!
An informative and fun read! I am an avid cat lover and have tossed around the idea of having a cat as a hiking/camping companion. Adventure Cats is a great novel for figuring out what kind of cat would make a good outdoor companion, how to train them for it, and what you need to have to successfully and safely take them out and about. Also, there were short stories about cats and their owners who are already out and adventuring together! All in all, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in having their own adventure cat!
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