Wonder cats
Subtitle: true stories of extraordinary felines
By: Ashley Morgan
Publisher: Summersdale
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chichester
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781849530422
Subjects: Cats; Animal heroes
Description: Felix - the resourceful feline that survived an epic journey trapped in a shipping container from the Middle East to Britain. Scarlett - the brave mother that went into a burning building five times to rescue her kittens Oscar, the care-home cat that predicts when residents are about to pass on and comforts them in their final hours. How much do you really know about the abilities of domestic cats? Whether they're using up one of their nine lives to make a lucky escape or demonstrating unusual talents, cats are full of surprises. From loyal moggies to courageous life-saving kitty heroes and extraordinary survivors, "Wonder Cats" contains heart-warming and moving tales that demonstrate the astonishing powers of remarkable felines. It includes extracts, features and reviews in magazines for cat lovers; reviews in national and local newspapers and their supplements.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Unexpected heroes; title: Protecting people from harm; title: Earning their keep; title: Saving other animals; title: Caring for people; title: Unlikely friends; title: Medical wonders; title: Ultimate survivors; title: Incredible journeys; title: One of a kind.