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Straight from the Cat’s Meow: Hooked On A
Feline: Basic Cat Care from a Different Purr-spective
by Taunee (translated and illustrated by Barbara Mugnolo-Williams)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (January 24, 2007) “And on the morning
of the fifth day, God created all the other animals, leaving the
entire afternoon open to focus on one extraordinary design,” so
begins this fun but factual guide to cat care. Written in the
‘voice’ of Taunee, a precocious and talented cat, and
illustrated throughout by Taunee’s human, Barbara Mugnolo-Williams,
this humorous, no nonsense approach to cat care reveals secrets
and insight – from a new purr-spective.
The table of contents is inspiring, beginning with “A Cat’s
Creation Story” and flowing through “On the Nature of Cats” to
“Maintaining the Litter Box” (no, you don’t just dump it now and
then), all the way to “Toys” and “The [dreaded?] Bath.” In the
end, Taunee delights readers with an original poem – sure to
ring true with every cat and cat owner out there.
Illustrator and cat-lover, Barbara Mugnolo-Williams, gives
Taunee free rein to tell it from the cat’s “purr-spective.”
Straight from the cat’s meow, readers are taken on a delightful
journey into the heart and mind of a strong-willed, independent
and talkative creature who deigns to share his species secrets
with the world. As Taunee says, on page 41, “Too many humans out
there make the mistake of calling themselves – get this – ‘cat
owners!’ Oh, as if!” He then goes on to reveal what he means by
“catitude” on page 42, as “The natural feline mindset.” This, as
readers will discover from the rest of the book, involves
understanding cats who are “aloof,” and “demanding,” and
“curious,” “indifferent” or “affectionate” …the list goes on,
illustrated in beautiful detail by Ms. Mugnolo-Williams.
According to Dr. Andrew “Andy” Fleming, a local Rochester, NY
veterinarian, “Taunee has written a practical, fun and factual
guide to cat care. I hope everyone who wants a kitten will read
this book first.”
From Marilyn Cruz, CFA, All Breeds Judge, “Delightful! Hooked
on a Feline is a humorous, no nonsense approach to cat
care.”
And, from Houdini, one of Taunee’s housemates, “Taunee tells it
like it is, even if he does try to eat all my food. I give it
two paws up!”
Ms. Mugnolo-Williams is happy to grant interviews, on behalf of
Taunee, if accompanied by sardines or catnip. “Taunee is a proud
cat,” she says, “but he’s not stupid. Free treats? Bring’em on!”
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