HowExpert Guide to Rescuing Cats

Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to rescue, help, and save feral, shelter, and stray cats, then check out HowExpert Guide to Rescuing Cats. Wherever you live, you have probably seen or heard of cats in need. From stray cats living in your neighborhood to feral cats no one can get near to shelter cats in overcrowded kennels, these cats are in desperate need of help. So, when you decide to get a new cat, look to rescuing. You will accomplish two things – saving a life and making a new forever friend. This book will cover all the important topics you will need when making your rescue with in-depth instructions on how to choose a shelter cat, how to gain a stray cat’s trust, and methods of helping your local feral cat community. You will learn ways to protect your home from destructive claws, how to litter train your new friend, and what to do if bad behavior surfaces. You will also receive instruction on the use of positive reinforcement to help move training along in the right direction. You can expect to have a working knowledge of: - Trap-Neuter-Return Programs - Assisting with the delivery of kittens - Coaxing a rescue off the street - Integrating your pets with your new rescue - Choosing the right veterinarian for your cat’s needs - Fostering - Managing a feral cat community - Saying the inevitable goodbye Check out HowExpert Guide to Rescuing Cats to learn how to rescue, help, and save feral, shelter, and stray cats. About the Author Jessica Radcliffe lives in Georgia with her family and their 15 rescue cats. Every day is full of cat antics, and nothing is ever boring. She began her rescue mission in North Carolina with the socialization of one of the kittens born under her neighbor’s house. When she moved to Georgia, there was a large stray cat community in her neighborhood. She continued her rescue efforts, taking in several of these cats, including two pregnant cats, on different occasions. Jessica has been through every possible experience with her cats, from the birth of litters to devastating illnesses and inevitable losses. She shares her experience with you to help you make an impact in the lives of cats in need. HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.