Cat Lover's Bibliography

compiled by Annette K. Gaskins

Table of Contents

• Literature
  • Fiction
  • Mixed Literary Anthologies
• Nonfiction
  • Anecdotes, Facetiae & Satire
  • Biographies of Cats & Their Owners
  • Behavior & Training
  • Legends & Stories
  • Care, Feeding & Other Health Concerns
  • Pictorial Works
• Videocassettes
• Periodicals
• Organizational Resources

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Literature

Fiction: It is interesting to note that there are so many mystery novels with feline protagonists.

• Braun, Lilian Jackson: The Cat Who Series: Retired reporter Jim Quilleran inherits two clever Siamese cats who have a knack for solving mysteries. Below are just three of the 16 titles currently in print.
  The Cat Who Wasn't There. Jove Publications, 1993
  The Cat Who Went into the Closet. Jove Publications, 1994.
  The Cat Who Blew the Whistle. Putnam Publishing Group, 1995.
• Brown, Rita Mae and Brown, Sneaky Pie:
  Rita Mae Brown shares credit with her cat "Sneaky Pie" for these well-written mysteries starring "Mrs. Murphy" the feline sleuth.
  Wish You Were Here. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1992.
  Rest In Pieces. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1992.
  Murder at Monticello, or, Old Sins. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 1994.
• Greenberg, Martin H. and Gorman, Edward, editors: These mystery anthologies of short stories all feature feline characters.
  Cat Crimes I. New York: Donald I. Fine, c.1991.
  Cat Crimes II. New York: Donald I. Fine, c.1992.
  Cat Crimes III. New York: Donald I. Fine, c. 1994.
  Danger in D.C.: Cat Crimes in the Nation's Capitol. New York: D.I. Fine, c. 1993.
  Feline and Famous: Cat Crimes Go Hollywood. New York: D.I. Fine, c. 1994.
• Hahn, Harriet: Hahn's "purrsonified" cat character, "James," is a multi-talented cat-about-town who spends his days directing musicals, recovering stolen artifacts, and embarking on various ventures in London.
  James, the Connoisseur Cat. New York: St.Martin's Press, 1991.
  James, Fabulous Feline: Further Adventures of a Connoisseur Cat. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1993.

Mixed Literary Anthologies: What is very unique about the following titles is that they are a mixed bag of writings about cats ranging from classic to modern short stories and poetry.

• Eliot, T. S. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. N.Y.: Buccaneer Books, 1992. This old favorite is the collection of poems upon which the Broadway musical, Cats, was based.
• MacBeth, George. and Booth, Martin, editors. The Book of Cats. Chester Springs, Pennsylvania: Dufour Editions, Inc.
• Oates, Joyce Carol, and Halpern, Daniel, editors. The Sophisticated Cat: a Gathering of Stories, Poems, and Miscellaneous Writings About Cats. New York: Dutton, c.1992.
• Skidmore, Marmaduke, and Payne, Walter, editors. The Triumphant Cat. New York: Carroll & Graf, 1993. Skidmore and Payne have put together a collection of short stories, poetry and miscellanea.

Non-Fiction

Anecdotes, Facetiae, & Satire: Typical Cat behavior is ripe material for humorists. Most of these titles speak for themselves to those who know and love cats.

• Beard, Henry, and Boswell, John. French for Cats: all the French Your Cat Will Ever Need. New York: Villard Books, 1991.
• Guhl, Beverly. Cats Are Better Than Men. New York: Doubleday, 1994
• Hollander, Nicole. Everything Here Is Mine: an Unhelpful Guide to Cat Behavior. Avon Books, 1992.
• New Yorker Book of Cat Cartoons, The. New York: A. Knopf, 1990.
• Nickles, Liz, and Asseyev, Tamara. Always Kiss With Your Whiskers: Love Advice From My Cat. New York: Hyperion, 1991. Heavy Petting: Romantic Advice From My Cat. New York: Hyperion, 1994.
• Rutledge, Leigh W. A Cat's Little Instruction Book. New York: Penguin Books, 1993.

Biographies of Cats and Their Owners:

• Amory, Cleveland. The Cat Who Came for Christmas. Boston: Viking Penguin, 1988. The Cat and the Curmudgeon Boston: Little, Brown, 1990. The Best Cat Ever. Boston: Little, Brown, c1993. This trilogy shares with the reader the relationship between Polar Bear, a lovable stray cat and the curmudgeon whose heart he wins.
• Caras, Roger A. The Cats of Thistle Hill: A mostly Peaceable Kingdom. New York: Simon & Schuster, c. 1994. Animal-enthusiast Caras shares his experiences with the cats who live on his Maryland farm.
• Gethers, Peter. The Cat Who Went To Paris. New York: Crown Publishers, c.1991. A Cat Abroad: the Further Adventures of Norton, the Cat Who Went to Paris, and His Human. New York: Crown, c.1993. When Norton is thrust upon him against his will by a girlfriend, author Peter Gethers is convinced by this unusual Scottish Fold kitten that cats really can be lovable and fun pets.
• Herriot, James. James Herriot's Cat Stories: with Illustrations by Lesley Holmes. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1994. Herriot, a retired veterinarian and author of several animal books set in Yorkshire, reminisces about the many cats in his life.
• Huxley, Sally. The Cat Who Had Two Lives: The True Tale of Pip: a Homeless Feline Who Wandered onto a Pennsylvania Farm and into the Hearts of the Author and Even Her Dog-Loving Husband. New York: D.I. Fine, c. 1993.
• Lessing, Doris May. Particularly Cats - and Rufus. New York: Knopf, 1991.
• Longden, Deric. The Cat Who Came in from the Cold. New York: Bantam Books, 1992.

Behavior & Training: Some owners think the only way they can get their cats to behave is to lower their expectations. The following titles offer suggestions on how to keep your feline in- line.

• Caras, Roger. A Cat Is Watching, New York: Simon & Schuster Trade, 1990.
• Eckstein, Warren, and Fay Eckstein. How to Get Your Cat to Do What You Want, New York: Crest Fawcett, 1991.
• Fleming, Bill. and Petersen-Fleming, Judy. Tiger on Your Couch: What the Big Cats Can Teach You About Living in Harmony With Your House Cat. Morrow, 1994.
• Fogel, Bruce. Know Your Cat: An Owner's Guide to Cat Behavior. 1991, Dorling Kindersley.
• Fox, Dr. Michael. Understanding Your Cat. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992.
• Johnson, Pam. Cat Love: Understanding the Needs and Nature of Your Cat. Garden Way Publishers, 1990.
• Miller, Melissa. The Superior Cat: I.Q. Tests for Cats and Their Two-Legged Companions. New York: Hyperion, c1993.
• Morris, Desmond. Catwatching. New York: Crown Publishing Group, 1987.
• Pirotin, Debra. No Naughty Cats: the First Complete Guide to Intelligent Cat Training. New York: Crest, Fawcett, 1986.
• Pyles, Mary. Everyday Cat: the Complete Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Your Pet Cat. New York: Howell Book House, c1991.

Legends and Stories: These authors have explored our historical relationships with cats, including our beliefs, fables, and folklore.

• Crimmins, C. E. The Quotable Cat: A Collection of Quotes, Facts, and Lore for Feline Fanciers. Philadelphia: Running Press, 1992.
• Holland, Barbara. Secrets of the Cat: Its Lore, Legends, and Lives. New York: Ivy Books, 1994.
• Howard, Tom. The Cat Chronicles. Philadelphia: Running Press, 1993. A cat spends his nine lives in various ages of the history of mankind, and is subject to our shifting perception of felines.
• Morris, Desmond. Catlore. New York: Crown Publishing Group, 1988.

Care, Feeding and Other Health Concerns:

• Allan, Eric, and Lynda Bonning, Everycat: the Complete Guide to Cat Care, Behavior, and Health. Sydney, Australia: Allen & Unwin, 1993.
• Brock, Alice. How to Massage Your Cat. Chronicle Books, 1992.
• Fogle, Bruce. 101 Questions Your Cat Would Ask Its Vet: If Your Cat Could Talk. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 1993.
• Frazier, Anitra. The New Natural Cat: A Complete Guide for Finicky Owners. New York: Plume, c1990.
• Hammond, Susan. How to Raise a Sane and Healthy Cat. New York: Howell Book House, 1994.
• Hanif, K., D.V.M. Quality Dog & Cat Care That Fits Your Budget. London, Ontario: Star Basket Resources, 1993.
• Jankowski, Connie. Adopting Cats and Kittens: a Care and Training Guide. New York: Howell Books, 1993.
• Leon, Jane E., D.V.M. A Cat for All Seasons: Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Happy Throughout the Year. Pecos Press, 1992.
• McGinniss, Terry. The Well Cat Book; The Classic Comprehensive Handbook of Cat Care. New York: Random House, c. 1993.
• Reynolds, Rick and Martha Reynolds. Cat Nips! Feline Cuisine. New York: Berkley Books, 1992.
• Szasz, Suzanne, and Paul Gallico, The Silent Meow; a Manual for Kittens, Strays, and Homeless Cats. New York: Crown Publishing Group, 1985.

Pictorial Works:

• Eauclaire, Sally. The Cat In Photography. Boston: Little, Brown, 1990.
• Gray, Rhonda, and Robinson, Stephen T. Cats at Work. New York: Abbeville Press, 1991.
• Head, Honor. The Artful Kitten. Philadelphia: Running Press, 1993.

Videocassettes

These titles cover a wide range of information concerning cat ownership, from new owner concerns to a look at a professional cat show.

• Kittens to Cats
  Media West Home Video, 1990
  Answers common questions about cat behavior.
• Maintenance and Show Grooming for Your Cat
  Mercedes Maharis Productions, 1990
  Feline Expert Jim Costello explains how to care for the coats of both long- and short-haired cats.
• Health Care of Cats
  Host Janine Goldsmith talks about cats, cat diseases, and cat care equipment and supplies.
• Nature: Cats
  PBS Video, Pacific Arts Video, Facets Multimedia, Inc.
  Explores the nature of the feline from a biological and behavioral standpoint.
• Rue McClanahan: The Cat Care Video Guide
  Paramount Home Video, Fusion Video, 1988
  A general guide to caring for a pet cat.
• The Secret of Caring for Cats
  BFS Video, 19??
  A general guide which claims to cover every aspect of cat ownership.
• The Tellington TTouch (sic) for Happier, Healthier Cats
  Hartworks. 1992.
  Discover human-animal communication through cat massage.

Periodicals

• AFCA Official Yearbook
  American Cat Fanciers' Association, P.O.
  Box 203
  Point Lookout, MO 65726-0203
  Presents articles about cats and lists of annual year-end awards.
• Cat Fanciers' Almanac
  Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.
  1805 Atlantic Ave.
  Manasquan, N.J. 08736-0805.
  Cat show information, medical information, association news, and articles on various breeds.
• Cat Fanciers' Association Yearbook
  Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.
  1805 Atlantic Ave.
  Manasquan, N.J. 08736-0805.
  Judges roster, club news, biographical sketches, breed articles, veterinary information. Includes pictures of breeds.
• Cat Fancy
  Fancy Publications, Inc.
  2401 Beverly Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA.
  Suitable for cat lovers, owners, and professional breeders.
• Cat World Magazine
  Cat World International
  Box 35635
  Phoenix, AZ 85069-5635.
  Geared towards the serious cat owner and breeder.
• Cats Directory Annual of Cat Breeders
  Cats Magazine, Inc.
  Box 290037
  Port Orange, FL 32129-0037.
  Tells where specific breeds of felines are sold in N. America.
• Cats Magazine
  Cats Magazine, Inc.
  Box 290037
  Port Orange, FL 32129-0037.
  Equally devoted to cat care and health as to "cat mania."
• Lilian Jackson Braun Newsletter
  c/o Helen McCarthy
  4 Tamarack Road
  Natick, MA 01760
  Publication: LJB Newsletter
  This newsletter is for fans of the author of The Cat Who series of mystery novels.
• National Birman Fanciers' News
  National Birman Fanciers' News
  8507 N. Illinois St.
  Indianapolis, IN 46260-2321
  Focuses on the health, ownership, and breeding of Birman cats.
• Siamese News Quarterly
  Siamese Cat Society of America, Inc.
  Box 1149
  Green Valley, AZ 85622.
  Health, ownership, and breeding of Siamese and other cats.

Organizational Resources

• Alley Cat Allies
  P.O. Box 397
  Mount Rainer, MD 20712
  301/699-0144
  Publications: Alley Cat Action and several fact sheets.
  Alley Cat Allies helps to control the population of feral cats by capturing, spaying/neutering, vaccinating and releasing them. They also assist with relocating feral cats and offer information on handling same.
• American Association of Cat Enthusiasts
  P.O. Box 213
  Pine Brook, NJ 07058
  201/335-6717
  Publication: The Enthusiast
  AACE provides an environment in which cat breeders can compete with breeds which are not currently accepted by the larger cat associations.
• American Cat Association
  8101 Katherine Avenue
  Panorama City, CA 91402
  818/782-6080
  The ACA is the oldest cat registry in America. It maintains a registry of studs for breeders to consult, sponsor cat shows, and promote the welfare of cats and owners.
• American Cat Fanciers Association
  P.O. Box 203
  Point Lookout, MO 65726
  417/334-5430
  Another American cat registry. Activities include: Maintaining a studbook, sponsoring and licensing cat shows and judges.
• American Feline Society
  204 West 20th Street
  New York, NY 10011
  Publication: AFS Newsletter
  The AFS is concerned particularly with helping stray and feral cats by providing food, shelter, and medical attention, and assisting cats who are being abused.
• Canadian Cat Association
  83 Kennedy Road South, Unit 1805
  Brampton, Ontario CN L6W 3P3
  905/459-1481
  Publications: Chats Canada and a directory of breeders.
  The CCA is Canada's only cat registry, which operates generally as do the American registries. Their newsletter, Chats Canada, is published in both English and French.
• Cat Collectors
  31311 Blair Drive
  Warren, MI 48092
  313/264-0285
  Publications: Cat Collectors Catalogue, and Cat Talk
  Facilitates appraisal, sales, and research of collectible cat memorabilia.
• Cat Fancier's Federation
  9509 Montgomery Road
  Cincinnati, OH 45242
  513/984-1841
  Publications: CFF Newsletter & CFF Yearbook
  Provides a framework for the competition of cat breeds and uses some of its proceeds to benefit cat welfare.
• Cats On Stamps Study Unit
  1300 Crescent Drive
  Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  919/338-6345
  Publication: Cat Mews
  Cats On Stamps Study Unit is primarily concerned with the depiction of domestic and large cats on postage stamps.
• Cat Writers Association
  800 South 1417 #213
  Sherman, TX 75090
  903/868-1022
  Publication: Meow
  CWA provides an atmosphere through which authors of feline- oriented poetry and prose can network with editors and with one another.
• The International Cat Association
  P.O. Box 2684
  Harlingen, TX 78551
  210/428-8046
  Publications: TICA Trend and TICA Yearbook
  TICA maintains a registry, conducts cat judging schools and facilitates cat breed competition. It also educates the public on the value of cats as pets, and promotes cat welfare.
• Library Cat Society
  P.O. Box 274
  Moorhead, MN 56560
  218/236-7205
  Publication: The Library Cat
  This organization is primarily concerned with librarians who have or desire to have a cat-in-residence in their libraries.
• National Cat Protection Society
  1528 W. 17th Street
  Long Beach, CA 90813
  213/436-3162
  Publications: Feline Defenders and Shelter News
  Provides education for the public on dealing with cats humanely. Facilitates adoption of stray and abandoned cats. Attempts to control breeding of cats.
• Warren Eckstein's Pet Show
  P.O. Box 422
  Oceanside, NY 11572
  800/321-8828
  Publications: Pet Show Newsletter
  Pet trainer and author Warren Eckstein shares his skill with pets through a newsletter and a weekly call-in radio talk show (call for local broadcasts).

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Annette K. Gaskins agaskins@wam.umd.edu

12/7/94