Adopt a Cat Month

June is recognized as National Adopt a Cat Month, and it holds a significant reason for being designated as such. This particular time of the year coincides with the peak of kitten births, resulting in numerous kittens ending up in local animal shelters, eagerly awaiting adoption. This month is a great time to find a new feline friend from a shelter or rescue organization!


Updated May 21, 2025
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Will my cat eat my eyeballs? big questions from tiny mortals about death
Doughty, Caitlin
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestselling AuthorEvery day, funeral director Caitlin Doughty receives dozens of questions about death. The best questions come from kids. In Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?, Doughty blends her mortician's knowledge of the body and the intriguing history behind common misconceptions...

306.9 Doughty 2019

Iris Grace : how Thula the cat saved a little girl and her family
Carter-Johnson, Arabella
Paper Book
Iris Grace is a beautiful little girl who, from a very young age, barely communicated, avoided social interaction with other people, and rarely smiled. From both before her diagnosis of autism and after, she seemed trapped in her own world, unable to connect with those around her. One...

618.9285 Carter-Johnson 2017

The hidden language of cats : how they have us at meow
Brown, Sarah L.
Paper Book
Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates--in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has...

636.8 Brown, Sarah 2023

Strays : a lost cat, a homeless man, and their journey across America
Collins, Britt
Paper Book
For fans of A Street Cat Named Bob and Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Strays is a compelling true story of a man who rescues a stray, injured cat and how they save each other. Homeless, alcoholic, and depressed, Michael King lives in...

636.8 Collins 2017

The true tails of Baker and Taylor : the library cats who left their pawprints on a small town --and the world
Louch, Jan
Paper Book
"Not since George Bailey inIt's a Wonderful Life has someone so lifted the spirits of an entire community. That the 'someone' in this case is, in fact, two library cats makes this true tale of the love of literature combined with a fondness for nose licking all the more magical. This book,...

636.8 L925 2016

The cat's meow : how cats evolved from the Savanna to your sofa
Losos, Jonathan B.
Paper Book
The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover. "Engaging and wide-ranging ... The Cat's Meow is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy." --...

636.8 Losos 2023

The inner life of cats : the science and secrets of our mysterious feline companions
McNamee, Thomas
Paper Book
Our feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat, Augusta, to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind. As it...

636.8 McNamee 2017

Nala's world
Nicholson, Dean
Paper Book
Discover the nationally bestselling, true story of a life-changing friendship between a man and his rescue cat, Nala, as they adventure together on a bike journey around the world -- from the Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world.   When 30-year-old Dean Nicholson set off...

636.8 Nicholson Nicholson 2020

Purr : the science of making your cat happy
Todd, Zazie
Paper Book
"Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"--Dr. Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Trainable Cat "Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."--Modern Cat Magazine We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy. But...

636.8 Todd 2022

The cat encyclopedia : the definitive visual guide
Van Zyl, Miezan
Paper Book
Are you a feline fanatic? Could you tell the difference between a Housecat and an Ojos Azules? Do you want to know how to keep your kitty happy and healthy? The Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and kittens. It's...

636.8003 Cat 2024

Decoding your cat : the ultimate experts explain common cat behaviors and reveal how to prevent or change unwanted ones
American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Paper Book
The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that cats face Every cat owner has wondered: Why is my cat acting this way? Decoding Your Cat, a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to decode your cat, likely...

636.8083 American 2020

Total cat mojo : the ultimate guide to life with your cat
Galaxy, Jackson
Paper Book
This comprehensive cat care guide from the star of the hit Animal Planet show "My Cat from Hell," Jackson Galaxy, shows us how to eliminate feline behavioral problems by understanding cats' instinctive behavior. Cat Mojo is the confidence that cats exhibit when they are at ease in...

636.8083 Galaxy 2017

77 things to know before getting a cat : the essential guide to preparing your family and home for a feline companion
Ewing, Susan M.
Paper Book
This book starts with the process of selecting a suitable cat for your home and lifestyle and goes on to discuss the present and future requirements of feeding, grooming, training, healthcare, and much more to fully educate prospective new cat owners. If you're longing for the pitter-patter of four...

636.8088 Ewing 2018

Crafting for cat ladies : 35 purr-fect feline projects
Roberts, Kat
Paper Book
For cat-crazy crafters, these 35 unique projects are absolutely purr-fect! Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections--accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat print jeans to...

745.5 Roberts 2017

Mala's cat
Kacenberg, Mala
Paper Book
The incredible true story of a young girl who navigated dangerous forests, outwitted Nazi soldiers, and survived against all odds with the companionship of a stray cat. Growing up in the Polish village of Tarnogrod on the fringes of a deep pine forest, Mala Szorer had the...

940.5318 Kacenberg Kacenberg 2022


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