Whiskers in the Wild: Saving and Socializing Community Cats

by Debra Blaine

Overview

Is that cat wandering through your backyard an abandoned stray, a feral with a family to feed, or simply a housecat on the prowl?

And would you know what to do if it were suffering?

It's heartbreaking to watch animals struggle, whether from hunger, injury, or human betrayal. Identifying when and how to intervene is crucial for the health and survival of neighborhood cats. When we can confidently give them the support they need, our minds are put at ease.

Dr. Debra Blaine has decades of experience parenting cats and learning their habits. Along with contributions from renowned cat behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller, insights from veteran cat trapper Dr. Marge Goldin, and dramatic rescue stories by celebrated cat hero John DeBacker, this resource book will take you on a journey to learn:

How to safely interact with and provide for community cats
When and how to perform Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR)
How to speak "feline" by decoding body language and vocalizations
Fantastic ways to bond with your family furball
How you can vastly contribute to the welfare of cats, without spending a dime
Amazing physical and psychological benefits you get from parenting a cat
And a lot more...

You'll be tickled to read about their quirky habits, unique skills, and the 10,000-year history of the human-feline alliance from deity to devil to dearest. This guide also contains a collection of fun facts that are a must-know for cool cocktail conversations!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798317681760
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	05/25/2025
Pages:	126
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.27(d)

About the Author

Debra Baine, MD, CPC, CMT, is a physician, three-time award-winning author, certified life coach, and certified master trainer.

Mostly, she writes thrillers, dystopian suspense, and science fiction, which invariably include animals—usually cats—in their cast of characters. However, in the past year, she has published several reference resources, such as this title.

In The Meraki Effect, the first of the Meraki Files duology, the fate of an entire space colony rests on a Maine Coon’s love for a ten-year-old girl. It’s available at Barnes & Noble.

Since 2019, Debra has served as a life coach and helps clients disengage from the hyperactive pressures of a society whose values seem to be spiraling more and more into materialism and hostility. When they rediscover their hearts and their purpose, they thrive.

In addition, she mentors writers at all stages, from crafting their first draft to tightening their prose, and guides them through the self-publishing process. She’s helped dozens of authors professionally publish their books on their own timelines with minimal expense.

Dr. Blaine practiced family and urgent care medicine for thirty-three years until the dysfunctional state of our healthcare system became unbearable for her. In January of 2023, she pivoted to work full-time as a writer and a coach, where she feels she can make more of a difference in people’s lives.

As a lifelong animal lover and cat parent since the age of ten, she’s often been heard saying that she should have been a vet. But what most people don’t know is that upon graduating high school, she really wanted to be a forest ranger. Her parents strongly objected, so she went on to study liberal arts and ultimately, medicine. She has now come full circle. Back to nature, back to animals, and back to the arts as an author.

Editorial Reviews

"Dr. Blaine has an amazing gift. She has captured all the fine points of feline behavior through her extensive research. Her experiences are heartwarming, entertaining, and educational. Every cat lover will love Whiskers in the Wild."

Medical Director, Mid Island Animal Hospital, Hicksville, NY - Dr. Mitchell Kornet, DVM