Outsmarting Cats: How to Persuade the Felines in Your Life to do What You Want
"Wendy Christensen gets it; she has spent her life watching cats, being in the company of cats, sharpening the focus on her cat-colored glasses. InOutwitting Cats she brings that knowledge and empathic focus to bear, giving the reader real-life tools with a little something extra - what I call a good dose of cat mojo!" --Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet's "My Cat From Hell," and author ofCat Daddy"No need for a cat at my house -- I do all the napping, laying around, and turning up my nose at perfectly good dinners.  However, this bookisa pretty good guide to outwittingme." --P. J. O'Rourke"Never before has so much feline wisdom appeared in one place.Outwitting Catsis to most cat books whatWar and Peaceis toDick and Jane. Bastet herself might have written it. As the owner of four formerly destructive cats (three quite bad, one not so bad) I greetedOutwitting Catswith a certain skepticism but nevertheless put Christensen's advice to the test. The results were amazing. In very little time my four demons became sweet tempered pussies, my marriage was saved, and when I enter a room people no longer sniff the air and ask how many cats I have. All of us are living happily ever after, and we have Wendy Christensen to thank for this." -- Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, author ofTribe of TigerandThe Hidden Life of Dogs"This book is the answer to the prayers of every cat owner--and every cat. But it's also fascinating reading even if you are unfortunate enough to lack a cat in your life at the moment. Wendy Christensen understands housecats like no other human I know. As a result, her brilliantOutwitting Catsis wise and funny, its advice comprehensive, humane, and marvellously effective." --Sy Montgomery, author ofThe Good, Good Pig,Spell of the Tiger,Journey of the Pink DolphinsandWalking with the Great Apes“Christensen takes us into the mind and spirit of the cat as few writers can, leading us deep into the cat’s world, helping us know our cat’s thoughts and know his 'inner wildcat.' With a sure hand she lets us see ourselves through our cat’s eyes, too, and teaches us how to charm him into the behavior we’d like. A delightful read, filled with all the facts you’ll ever need to be a good cat “parent.” A must for every cat lover.”      –Shirley Rousseau Murphy, author of theJoe Grey Mysteryseries“Wendy Christensen is a talented and lyrical writer. This book is filled with solid information designed to help feline advocates make responsible choices. As usual, Wendy's concern, compassion, dedication and love for cats shine through every word. I am a fan!” -- Amy D. Shojai, president emeritus of the Cat Writers Association and author of over 20 pet books“Wendy Christensen offers advice in your cat's best interest. She has tips you've never thought of. Wendy is a guardian angel for cats.” -- Steve Dale, Tribune Media Services syndicated columnist, host syndicated "Animal Planet Radio" and "Pet Central" on WGN Radio, senior columnist,Pet Lifemagazine.“Libraries with small or outdated collections will definitely want to add this one, while those with more expansive collections should seriously consider purchase.” --Library Journal