Cats Of Thistle Hill: A Mostly Peaceable Kingdom

by Roger A. Caras

Overview

From Simon & Schuster, The Cats of Thistle Hill: A Mostly Peaceable Kingdom introduces readers to feline companions, and to the dogs, horses, cows, and even a llama.

An experienced pet writer presents a series of amusing and moving anecdotes about his ten-plus cats and their relationship with his family, one another, and the other animals that live on Thistle Hill Farm, along with practical advice on pets.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780684800615
Publisher:	Touchstone
Publication date:	07/01/1995
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Roger Andrew Caras is wildlife photographer, writer, wildlife preservationist and television personality. Known as the host of the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Caras was the author of more than 70 books, a veteran of network television programs including Nightline, ABC World News Tonight and 20/20 before devoting himself to work as president of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Table of Contents

	Preface	11
1	The Farm	17
2	The Story of Omari	33
3	Teddy's Tale	51
4	Alice and Elvira	65
5	The Farm Schedule	81
6	The Crew in the Barn	95
7	Siafu	119
8	Xnard	131
9	Like Cats and Dogs	143
10	Fluffy Louise	163
11	The Lure Of Feathers	171
12	To Be Considered	185
	Cat Registries	225
	The Cat Breeds	229
	Protecting Your Cat Against Disease	233
	How to Immortalize Your Pets	235