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
New York Times Bestseller Winner of the 2019 Goodreads Choice Award for Science & Technology Best-selling author and mortician Caitlin Doughty answers real questions from kids about death, dead bodies, and decomposition. Every day, funeral director Caitlin...

306.9 Doughty 2019

National Geographic complete guide to pet health, behavior, and happiness : the veterinarian's approach to at-home animal care
Weitzman, Gary
Paper Book
In National Geographic's comprehensive and easy-to-use illustrated pet reference, a renowned veterinarian offers expert advice on common health, behavior,and training for cats, dogs, and other domestic pets. Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here...

636.089 Weitzman 2019

Bono : the amazing story of a rescue cat who inspired a community
Brown, Helen
Paper Book
When Helen Brown arrived in New York for a month-long business stay, a fellow animal-lover talked her into fostering a shelter cat. Helen visualized a sweet-natured cuddler who blinked and dozed a lot. What she got at Manhattan's Bideawee shelter was a wide-eyed and unpredictable Persian with a...

636.8 Brown, Helen 2018

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

My life in a cat house : true tales of love, laughter, and living with five felines
Cooper, Gwen
Paper Book
Celebrate the human-feline bond with all its joys, mysteries, and life-changing moments. Gwen Cooper--author of the blockbuster bestseller Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat--returns with the ongoing...

636.8 Cooper 2018

A cat's tale : a journey through feline history
Koudounaris, Paul
Paper Book
"Fun, fanciful, and even informative." --People The first comprehensive history of felines--from the laps of pagan gods to present-day status as meme stars--as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down facts Since...

636.8 Koudounaris 2020

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

The cat behavior answer book : understanding how cats think, why they do what they do, and how to strengthen our relationships with them
Moore, Arden
Paper Book
Cats can be mysterious and cat owners are eager to understand their behavior and learn how to strengthen the bond between cats and humans. In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book (77,000 copies in print), pet expert Arden Moore answers the many...

636.8083 Moore 2022

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


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