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

Iris Grace : how Thula the cat saved a little girl and her family
Carter-Johnson, Arabella
Ebook
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

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

The little book of Bob
Bowen, James
Paper Book
"An international phenomenon" -Library Journal From the New York Times bestselling author of A Street Cat Named Bob comes an uplifting book of wisdom and advice from the most street-savvy cat of them all. In spring of 2007, street...

636.8 Bowen 2019

Bono : the amazing story of a rescue cat who inspired a community
Brown, Helen
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown comes a funny and moving account of her life-changing month as a foster mother--to a homeless cat named Bono.   When Helen Brown arrived in New York for a much-anticipated visit, a fellow animal lover talked her...

636.8 Brown, Helen 2018

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

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
Ebook

636.8 Koudounaris 2020

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

The secret language of cats : how to understand your cat for a better, happier relationship
Schötz, Susanne
Paper Book
Have you ever wondered what your cat is saying? Cats do not meow randomly, nor do they growl or hiss because they have nothing better to do. Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can carry important messages, whether for us or other cats. Susanne Schötz is hard at work on...

636.8 Schotz 2018

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
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 cat compendium with all the facts about cats and kittens. It's packed with...

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

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

Kitty language : an illustrated guide to understanding your cat
Chin, Lili
Paper Book
Learn to identify every meow, tail swish, and slow blink in this fun, informative, illustrated guide to feline body language, from the author of Doggie Language. Have you ever wanted to know what your cat really thinks? Professional artist Lili Chin explores...

636.8088 Chin 2023

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

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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