The Complete Guide to Adopting a Cat: Preparing for, Selecting, Raising, Training, and Loving Your New Adopted Cat or Kitten

by Laura Cassiday

Certified cat behavior consultant Laura Cassiday used her extensive experience working at the Maryland SPCA to help her write the definitive guide book for anyone who has recently adopted (or is considering adopting) a new cat. Using input and interviews from over 40 shelter and rescue organization experts , this book covers every topic and question a new cat owner will need to know to successfully integrate their new cat into their home and life.

Topics covered So you’ve decided to adopt a cat. Easy, right? You just go to the closest shelter, pick out the cute, fluffy orange one, and live happily ever after.

Although this is exactly what goes through the minds of many would-be cat adopters, picking out your new best friend can be a little more complicated. I mean, if you get a kitten, you’re looking at a 15-20 year commitment. I once had one of my cats live to be 27! And what happens if they don’t like your other pets? Or your kids? Even worse, what if they stop using their litter box? And how often do cats even need to go to the vet, anyway? Even for impulsive people like myself, you have to at least put a little bit of thought into it.

That’s where this book comes in. It’s a comprehensive guide to all things cat adoption. If you don’t know where to start, this is a good place. If you’ve just brought your new kitty home and have questions, we’ll cover that too. Even if you’ve already had a cat for a while, you’re guaranteed to learn something new. So grab your catnip and feather wand, and let’s get started!

Genres: Nonfiction

171 pages, Paperback

Published November 23, 2021

Reviews

[Abigail Pittman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this when I was adopting Zelda - simple yet comprehensive! Great for me as a first time cat parent.

[Matty Conklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking for new responsibilities

[Shreya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant resource

This book has been so helpful! As a cat enthusiast, there was a lot I knew already and a lot I didn't know. The information is laid out in a really organised and accessible way, and the information given is really comprehensive.
My only gripe with this book is the quotation bits, where she gets opinions from different professionals as they can often be really repetitive.
Also if you're reading it as an e-book, you'll have to adjust your font settings to get the infographic images. It's a tad annoying as there's useful text but it's all in the form of an image, so won't be picked up by screen readers and will be cut off if you're using large font on your Kindle!

[Mandi Hidalgo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a great guide to figuring out what you want in a kitty and the best way to go about getting that kitty while giving it the best life possible. I'm not sure that I'd follow this book to the letter in my cat motherhood experience, but 95% of it will be highly useful. This will be a book I refer back to as I raise my new kitty daughter.

[Rose Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative & helpful !!