2 comments about 100 Cats Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential Felines.

1. This book kept me in stitches! I was really surprised to find that one cat is credited for destroying a whole species. It puts them right up there with man himself. On the other hand, I hope to see a sequel soon to include Hemingway's cats and maybe even a couple of my cats. No? Oh, well... If you're my friend, expect to get your own copy for Christmas!



2. As a cat lover and history buff, Sam Stall's book is wildly entertaining. It's amazing to think that a cat can have so much of an impact. Mine mostly just eat, sleep and give me dirty looks! So, you can imagine my surprise to learn of the huge accomplishments the cats described in the book had on history. I was laughing hysterically all night, much to the confoundment of my husband. You will truly enjoy this book and you might even learn something about those frisky felines we call our friends!

5 comments about James Herriot's Cat Stories.

1. Goes quickly, but he writes well and if you're a cat owner, you'll really develop a rapport with the cat stories in here. Not just for "cat ladies" - my husband picked it up and couldn't put it down.



2. Look you haven't heard a story read until you've heard it read by Christopher Timothy!!!! This guy could make a phone book interesting to hear read! These stories are great! They'll have you laughing and crying! So becareful if you listen in your car ;0) I was driving my 18 wheeler down a rural road in Luisiana getting all teary eyed! Scary thought, right?



3. James Herriot writes of his veterinary experiences as no one else could. Full of humor,sometimes sadness but always spellbinding and interesting. I could not put this book down.



4. When I sent away for this book I had no idea that it would be so beautifully illustrated in full colour. It is a real little treasure of cat stories told in a way that only James Herriott can. I loved it.



5. We loved this book so much, we named our two cats Olly and Ginny. 'Nuff said.

5 comments about Pet Food Nation: The Smart, Easy, and Healthy Way to Feed Your Pet Now.

1. The beauty of this book is it is packed with solid information AND provided in a fast and fun read. I have read multiple books on this topic and this one is certainly the easiest to put into action. This book's cat wet food recipes are quick and easy to make and of course much cheaper than "factual premium natural" or organic canned. It's only a Sunday event of an hour or less for me to make and freeze the following week's supply. Many of the healthier ingredients (can't afford ALL organic ingredients, but aim for 75%) needed for the recipes can be found here on Amazon at a much cheaper price than I can get locally. I have 5 cats and a few years ago (thanks to the DVD extras on Super Size Me) started my own journey for healthier human and pet food choices. Thanks to About.com, I switched from Purina and Iiams (yes I was fooled by the hype) to Natural Balance and Castor & Pollux Organix Feline and their non-organic cat food. While I still plan to use those brands, I recently happened upon By Nature's Organics (also make less expensive Naturals) and now this is my first choice back up supply for canned and primary source for dry food. They do not use wheat, corn or soy (Newman's and some other "natural and organic" use soy or all 3). Although it is not found in this book, those 3 fillers are the most common allergens for cats, plus it is very challenging for their digestive systems to process those and can cause significant health issues. It is best to use oatmeal (try McCann's-yummy for people and pets), brown rice, and barley. I stick w/ the rice and oatmeal since it is readily available in my pantry and it is easy to make extra while preparing it for myself. I also use organic coconut oil (does not turn rancid), which has amazing health benefits for people and pets alike. Sure it's a bit of a time commitment, but after a while it becomes routine and what better way to express your love and affection?



2. I got this book looking for a solution to feeding my dogs food that I didn't see fit to feed myself. I was concerned about all of their nutritional needs being met as well. With this book, I found answers to all of my questions, helpful recipies and good information. If you are looking to step away from the commercial dog food, this would be a good book for you.



3. In Pet Food Nation Weiskopf gives an overview of the pet food recall of recent months, even calling it a scandal, which I'm sure many would agree with. She wants pet owners to be informed and educated about what they feed regardless of how they choose to feed their pets. This book gives a brief overview of the recall and her views on the healthiest way to feed our pets to give them the best shot at a long and happy life.
   
   Weiskopf's view on commercial food is that it is not the healthiest diet for our pets. She explains why she believes this is the case (explaining the use of rendered products and other ingredients) and talks about other options. While she recognizes there are many ways to feed pets...commercial, a combination of commercial and homemade, strictly homemade, raw, and so on...she encourages people to switch their pets over to homemade. She believes a diet of fresh and cooked foods is the most nutritious diet for our pets. And, if you do decide homemade is the way to go for your pet, you'll find quite a few recipes included in the book.
   
   While her preference is to feed homemade, Weiskopf recognizes that won't work for everyone. With that in mind, she goes into how to read a pet food label - what the placement of ingredients means, what those ingredients actually are, and what terms like lite, low-calorie, and lean actually mean.
   
   Pet Food Nation is a good book to read to get an overview of the current pet food situation and what changes you might want to consider making to your pet's diet as a result of all the recalls. Is it the only thing you should read on pet nutrition, different ways to feed your pets, or on this year's pet food crisis? Absolutley not, but it's a fast read and worth reading, especially if you haven't been watching the recall all that closely or feel a bit overwhelmed and unsure of what to feed your pet.



4. The information was good. I only wanted to know the negatives of commercial pet foods and what to feed pets in place of commercial foods. The information I wanted could have been condensed into a pamphlet. I skimmed the book, found the info I wanted, and will probably never pick it up again. But overall I am not sorry I bought it.



5. I just finished this book and think it is the best argument for feeding your pet food that you make yourself like you do the other members of your family. Homemade food for your pet is more work but is manageable, the author gives some very good recipes and time saving tips (like making batches and freezing).
   
   The point is a pet is not an express type of deal, if you don't have the time to feed it properly then maybe you are not ready for a dog or cat. Things take time and the author acknowledges that it will be a process to even transition from packaged/canned foods to homemade foods. It just comes down to this question: is your pet worth the extra effort?

5 comments about The Pill Book Guide to Medication for Your Dog and Cat.

1. This is a very good and handy reference. However, the author should consider to put all medicine's brand name, scientific name to the index. Otherwise, it is difficult for a layman like me to check.



2. I was disappointed because the book was described as brand new and arrived with a torn cover.Other than this it was what I ordered.



3. I've had this book for a couple of years and it has truly saved the day!! I find it most useful for OTC medications for my pets. Sometime the vet is not available and I don't want my pets to be uncomfortable while waiting for the doctor. So, I give them OTC meds and know that I have not given them a thing that can harm them. Also, dosage being so important, I am assured that they are not being overmedicated (which can make them worse or even kill them.) I have such faith in this publication that I sent one to several relatives and friends for their animals safety. Doesn't get a much better recommendation than that!!



4. Up to date and informative. Being a rescuer I see my fair share of the Vet's office. New medications always get a once over to check for signs of allergic reactions. This book is a great source. It also helped once when a friend's dog snatched a pill. While waiting for Animal Poison Control I was able to let her know the dog was not in trouble. Every rescuer, breeder and exhibitor should have a copy. The average owner may not need it unless they make a lot of vet visits for medications.
   -S
   Redwood Siberians



5. I have used and recommended the human version of this book to patients and feel that it is VERY Useful. Jumped at getting the pet version as soon as I ran into it. The concept is great with this version also but, with a copyright date of 1998 it is VERY BEHIND the times and many of the things were not listed or, as someone else pointed out--poorly indexed and hard to retrieve.
   Good idea but not current enough or indexed well enough. A new version would be a gold mine.

5 comments about The New Natural Cat: A Complete Guide for Finicky Owners.

1. I was disappointed with this book, though Anitra is certainly very knowledgeable.
   
   I feel that readers, after reading this book, may attempt to act as a vet or vet's assistant, which I don't feel is right. The cat should see home as a totally safe haven where no procedures of any kind are done on the cat. If there is a problem, then bring the cat to the vet or vet's assistant. To attempt to act as a vet in your home, in my opinion, is startling and an offense to a cat's sensibilities.



2. I first came across this book about 10 years ago, after one of my 3 cats became seriously ill and died as a result of liver failure. This book came too late for her, but did help me with my other cats-- who took ill after their companion of almost a decade passed away. The eldest was diabetic, the younger had kidney function problems.
   
   I took the younger to a holistic vet in NYC & was told that while Frazer worked with vets for many years, her advice is to be considered but not necessarily followed to the letter. She does leave out some important details-- such as the baby food ingredient issue-- but on the whole the book is invaluable for cat owners. I've used so many of her home remedies to keep my cats comfortable when they were ill. I also found several of her grooming & bathing techniques rather difficult, so I had to adapt them to for myself & my cats. The vet I spoke with devoutly disagreed with only one element in Frazer's book: a raw poultry diet. I, too, have issue with feeding my animals raw poultry-- unless I lived on a poultry farm & was able to 100% guarantee that the animals butchered were free of any contaminants, bacteria, or other nastiness. The vet I spoke with did agree with the issue of vaccinations, unofficially, however, and so do I. He said that if a cat was a true house-cat & kept in a controlled environment-- meaning free from contact with unknown cats & other animals-- then there really is no need for the majority of feline vaccinations.
   
   3 out of 3 cats sickened and eventually passed from serious disease: liver failure, kidney failure, and diabetes. All three had been fed for roughly a decade on canned cat food personally recommended by non-holistic vets. All three had all their vaccinations.
   
   The 2 cats I had surviving at the discovery of this book lived comfortably for several years-- thanks to the high quality natural food diet I fed them. The younger was the first to pass, at 13, after living with kidney disease for 5 years. The elder, passed last year, at 19, after living with insulin dependent diabetes since 1997. I have Anita Frazer to thank for keeping my animals in the best of health considering the diseases they had.
   
   A beautiful black & white kitten adopted my husband & I almost one year to the day since my gorgeous chartreux passed. I immediately put her on a high quality homemade diet &, since she's a house-cat (the only type of cat to have), she did not get any vaccinations other than rabies. Her bill of health is clean & with the help of this wonderful book, she'll stay that way for many years to come.



3. I find Anitra Frazier's "The New Natural Cat" an exellent reference. It offers good, common sense solutions to feeding, health, and behavior for your cat along with discriptions of diseases and injuries with suggestions for treatment. The book leans toward holistic solutions, but doesn't put down traditional treatments where needed.



4. This is a wonderful reference book on how give the best care to your cat by useing natural products such as herbs and whole foods before you rush to give them conventional medicine and drugs. I volunteer as a foster mom to kittens until they can be adopted. I have bought over 10 of these books so far to give to all the new adopted parents(of course their are times when there is no substitute for a Vet's care). You can find anything that you want to concerning cats. I would also recommend Dr.Don Hamilton's book "HOMEOPATHIC CARE FOR CATS AND DOGS' as an excellent companion book. Each of these book instructs you on how to work with your pets immune system to keep them as healthy as they are meant to be. A testament to their advice is that my cat Abigail lived to be 23 years old.I highly recommend these books for the love of your cat.



5. Being macrobiotic myself I was looking for ways to bring up my new kittens in a healthier, more holistic way than I had with previous animals (when I, myself was not eating and living so well). This book provided me with all I wanted and more. I was looking for recipes and found them. I also found a wealth of information on how to communicate with cats and how they see the world as well as natural remedies for when they are less than in top form. Following the advice from this book and other books such as The Whole Pet Diet, and Foods Pets Die For, my cats are healthy with the shiniest, softest coats I've ever felt on a cat before. It's a wonderful book and the author, you can feel, has a real understanding of what life looks like from the cat's point of view. I would highly recommend it, and I feel if it is the only book your have about your cat it would probably be enough as it is so comprehensive.

5 comments about Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Feline Unfathomables, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors.

1. Just not worth the money and shelf space to me. Trite and nothing the average cat person does not already know or could easily research online for 'free.'



2. Very interesting book. I bought it as a gift for my cat loving daughter and a friend. I ended up reading it as well and learned a few things.



3. "Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?" is fun and full of cat facts and mind games they play. It is written by pet experts, Dr. Becker and Gina Spadafori, who explain the cat way of thinking and behavior. The questions are listed in the contents so you can pick and choose the questions you want answered. Many are health-related - such as What causes diabetes in cats? This answer includes proper weight, diet, care and web-based resources for owners of diabetic cats. Other medical mysteries and perplexing questions answered are: Were cats once really worshiped as gods?, Why do cat's eyes shine at night? Are all calico cats female? Can cats tell time? Why are some cats so chatty? and Why do cats like to drink running water?
   
   For cat lovers everywhere - here are 101 questions adeptly answered. A great little book



4. 
   When I bought the book I thought it was just going to be a funny cute book about cats. When I started to read it I learned so much that was helpful, and it made me laugh. I would read outloud so my husband would enjoy it at the same time. I think any body who has a cat needs to read this book.



5. I bought this book for my Dad who at 82 has hated cats his whole life. We found a stray 3 week old kitten by his back porch. It weight 1.1 and was very sick. I have 4 cats of my own and could't take it home with me so my Dad said he would care for him until I could take him. That day never came. My Dad named him Elmer and my sister and I are both jealous of all the attention our new "brother" gets. The book was well written and fun to read. My Dad enjoyed it and it gave him some insight to cats as he has never been around them.

5 comments about The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats.

1. I have not read the whole thing yet, BUT I am finding the stories in it entertaining and helpful, as well as enlightening about cat behavior and things I personally do that may aggravate and/or help to relax my cat. Glad my vet recommended this to me and glad I followed her advice.



2. After reading a fantastic book about natural remedies, homeopathic treatments and preventative care, and the dangers of introducing foreign substances into your animal (vaccinations, steroids and other traditional medications presumed to be "safe"), I was excited to expand my repetoire with a book about cat behavior and behavior modification techniques. I was horrified to find out that each case study basically ends with a prescription for a powerful drug, often-times an anti-depressant or tranquilizer, that I would be hesitant to use myself, much less introduce to a pet. Seems like most Americans are taking SOMETHING to keep them happy, or calm, help them fall asleep or stay awake, and apparently this "doping of America" extends to our pets as well. If you buy into that mentality and you're at your wit's end with your problem cat, then this book is for you. What unnerved me was at no point in the book did I see specific studies cited indicating that any of these drugs were tested and found to be safe for our pets.
   
   After reading previous research regarding vaccinations, not to mention recent pet food scares, I'm pretty skeptical of anyone pushing the traditional "western" treatment techniques when it comes to our pets who are thrust into an unregulated food and drug industry with little protection except for their owners who may (or may not) be willing to do the extra research to learn the real story behind these highly profit-driven industries. I was surprised at how many pet food companies don't care so much about the pets we consider to be family members, and won't think twice about using diseased, drugged and rotten meat in their products because it's cheap and no one is telling them they can't do so. Similarly, the same drug companies that advertise ad nauseum to HUMANS in prime time are producing drugs and vaccines for our pets and we know how powerful and persuasive THOSE companies are--far be it for a vet to speak out against them, especially when the majority of their business comes from annual re-vaccinations, whether or not they're necessary.
   
   If you prefer to get to the root of the problem and really change the behavior without harsh checicals and quick fixes, pat yourself on the back and bypass this book. If you see nothing wrong with doping up your cat (or dog), I urge you to ask some tough questions and educate yourself first, if you don't look out for your pet's health and well-being, no one else will.



3. Dodson writes well and describes cats with affection. In virtually every case, however, the afflicted cat ends up being treated with buspirone. (Dodson does not mention any tips on how to get cats to take the pills.)
   
   I STOPPED reading on page 115--about half-way through the book when yet another cat was medicated. At the bottom of page 115 Dodson reveals that he has a patent on buspirone. Dodson has, according to the back jacket of the book "four patents for the pharmacological control of behavior problems".
   
   While behavior problems can and should be humanely addressed, I wonder if forcing pills on cats cannot end up being counter-productive. Certainly it can help some of the time, especially if your cat likes to take pills. But the book ends up reading like one long advertisement for feline SSRI's.



4. My 15-year-old cat had become anorexic and suffered from disorientation and insomnia after the death of a companion animal; after several months, his health was rapidly declining. After reading this book, I decided to ask my vet to give him anti-depressants. Within 24 hours, my cat was sleeping and eating normally. Anti-depressants can be wrongly prescribed for cats, just as they can be for people, but there are times when they can save a cat's life. This book opened my eyes to treatment options I had never considered.



5. I recently adopted a two-year-old stray tomcat from a city shelter. As he is the first feline companion I've had since I was a child, I felt it was important to try to understand how cats think. This book, and "Hiss and Tell," have given me great insights into why cats do what they do.
   
   In "The Cat Who Cried for Help," Dr. Dodman tells fascinating stories of cats who were misunderstood by their owners. There are the cats in multi-cat households who could not get along with each other; cats with genunine medical conditions which underlie their odd behavior; cats who will not use the litter box (often because there are too few of them, or because they are not kept clean); and cats who suck wool. Most tragic is the subject of the title, a happy outdoor tomcat who was captured and forced to live indoors, and then neutered, declawed and de-voiced for the comfort of his owner. Many of the problems seem to stem from taking nocturnal animals whom our Creator made with a great deal of curiosity and the desire to roam outside, and forcing them to live indoors and on human schedules.
   
   The author does spend a lot of time discussing the use of anti-depressants like Prozac and Buspar in controlling cat behavior. This practice may be controversial, but Dr. Dodman demonstrates that in many cases these drugs may be beneficial, particularly where behavior modification has not worked. Highly recommended for those adopting cats, those who already own (or are owned by) cats, and those interested in cats.

4 comments about The Natural Pet Food Cookbook: Healthful Recipes for Dogs and Cats.

1. I was very surprised to see that many of the recipes call for corn. Dogs cannot digest corn and this is widely known. Before I was aware of this fact, I included mixed vegetables (which include corn) in my dog's recipes. Her poop would contain undigested corn. That's what made me Google corn for dogs. So, I was disapponted to see corn in the recipes - supposedly OK'd by a vet.



2. Wendy Nan Rees always seems to be in the forefront of 'what's cool' in the pet industry. I have her other three books which I love, but this book is really a step ahead.
   From the Pumpkin & Veggie kibble recipe that anyone could put together easily (and even eat if you wanted), to the amazing Thanksgiving for All Turkey Loaf, Wendy has really formulated some winning foods that any pet lover would be happy to make, and feel comfortable giving to their pet.
   I hope Ms. Rees continues to publish pet related books-her winning way of writing, the solid information she departs, and her great graphic style all combine to make her one of America's top pet lifestyle advisors.



3. I am impressed by the research and quality of this cookbook. It is a nice hardcover book which is better for keeping in the kitchen and wiping off if it gets food on it. It seems like the author did her homework here, some of the recipes look good enough for the owners to eat!



4. This is the best book on the subject I have ever seen. Gave to a prominant attorney hre in La Vegas wit six dogs. He raved over it! Congratulations Wendy. Do some more.

5 comments about Kittens for Dummies.

1. This book is great! It's an easy read with loads of good information. I would recommend it to anyone with or considering getting a kitten.



2. Most of the information found here overlapped with what i've read elsewhere but the illustrations on clipping the kittens nails were the best I've seen--very clear and understandable.



3. I enjoy reading this book. It is full of usefull information, and fun and easy to read.



4. Kittens for Dummies is quite simply one of the best books I've ever read. I'm glad I didn't get a copy from the library because the overdue fines would have bankrupted me!!!
   
   Growing up, my mom was a breeder and I've had cats ever since. About 1.5 yrs ago,my son decided that he wanted a dog or cat that would be 'his' and sleep upstairs with him. We were at Petsmart and there was an adoption event. He saw a 7 mos old black kiten named Scamp. He wanted to take him home immediately, but had to talk to Daddy, who at 43 and never having an indoor pet had graciously allowed the adoption of a cat and a rather large dog. He agreed and during the week that we waited to adopt Scamp, I went looking for a book that would explain to my son all about kittens and what kinds of things they needed. I found very few children's books that covered the kinds of info I wanted. On the shelf next to it was Kittens For Dummies. It had all kinds of information in it, and happened to have a sticker on the front that said "Autographed Copy". I thought that was neat and that it had been so long since I'd had kittens that it wouldn't hurt for me to brush up on my own kitten care knowledge. I read the book cover to cover, like a novel. I couldn't put it down. For the interesting, pertinent and especially funny parts, I read it aloud to my husband and son while we drove from place to place that week. I suspect they had most of the book read to them. When I got to the part about orphan kittens, I was very interested. I had only one child, and we could not have any more. The thought came that maybe I could use some of the 'baby crazies' to take care of baby cats that didn't have mothers and more. I talked to my husband and to the people at the rescue group when we picked up Scamp, and while they said they didn't get a lot of bottle babies, they didn't have many people that could care for them and they would definitely call me. They called a week later. I got a box with a couple of towels, a bottle, a brush, an can of formula and I was a new mom! THANK GOD for Dusty's book. That kitten had a number of problems, but I was prepared for almost every single one, thanks to the book. I learned the signs to watch for when he would get sick, times he needed medicine or special care, how to determine what age he was, and what milestones he would or should have reached. Since then, I've been a foster mom to many more kittens. I catapulted from 'newbie foster parent' to 'expert kitten foster'. When the group had a kitten that a lot of supervision or that was very medically fragile they brought them to me. I had a lot of help from the more experienced rescuers in our group and from friends online, but more often than not, they reminded me of something I'd read in Kittens for Dummies. I had the privilege of meeting Dusty and Weems, and found out something really neat about the book -- All of the pictures except the show kitties and the one on the cover are ALL orphan kittens raised in their home. That's a LOT of happy and healthy kittens!! The book has something for everyone that has or will have a kitten or cat in their life. A lot of the information I've used for full-grown cats as well as kittens - because the information is so thoroughly presented. I have places that the book will fall open to on it's own because it's been in that place so many times -- I use the age chart often to try to figure out what age a kitten that has been brought to me might be. A normal, healthy, indoor kitten can be estimated by weight, but in rescue, very rarely are the kittens we get normal, healthy indoor kittens until we help them become that. Rescue can be hard work - especially when you lose one of the kittens. Dusty even covers that possibility in her book. That's not something we all want to think about, but it's an important thing to consider, since everyone experiences the death of a pet differerntly. Having lost my own cat of 10 years recently, I ever found myself popping my book open, once again, to check out the web address for petloss.com. I hope if you have or are going to get a kitten (or a cat) that you will get this book. I don't know what I would have done without it!



5. One thing I like about the "for Dummies" format is their layout which makes information easy to find and quick to digest. In "Kittens for Dummies," the author, whose name I recognized from numerous cat articles in magazines like "Cat Fancy", writes from twenty years of experience in rescuing orphaned kittens. She gives a fair, two-sided argument (pros and cons both) about buying pedigreed kittens and dealing with reputable breeders. In particular, the sections on behavior problems and health issues were useful and up to date. Like other "for Dummies" books, the author filtered in plenty of humor. As a teacher, I've always found that humor helps make information easier to learn and remember. While the book doesn't contain information regarding obscure illnesses--by being obscure the disease isn't a likely event. That's what veterinarians are for besides. Overal, I found the book to be a useful, enjoyable, and easy to read guide. A definite must for first time kitten owners.

5 comments about Kitty Knits: Projects for Cats and Their People.

1. This is a great book, filled with many unique and interesting projects that I can't wait to get my claws--ahem--I mean my hands into. Of the 20 projects that are in this book, there are only about two that I would not consider making, which is excellent odds for any craft project book. With most craft books, you are lucky if you like even half of the projects within them, so I would recommend this book to any lover of knitting who's a lover of kitty cats too! Two paws up!



2. I bought this book as a gift for a friend who knits. The patterns are absolutely adorable, but the one pattern I was most excited for was the hat pattern on the cover. The book I purchased was missing pages 37- 57 which included the adorable hat pattern. How am I supposed to bribe my friend to make the hat for me now? The pages weren't ripped out, and the book was perfectly bound. It just baffles me that 3 or 4 patterns from the book are missing even though they are stated in the Table of Contents.
   
   Good book if you don't want the hat pattern....



3. As a cat-lover (who is owned by 10 demanding cats!), I found this book great fun. There are twenty projects, conveniently organized by "Projects for Cats," "Projects for People," and "Projects for the Home." Skill levels are nicely balanced between easy, intermediate, and experienced.
   
   For those who enjoy felting their knitting (on purpose), there are ten projects for you--6 for cats, 1 for people, and 3 for the home. Personally, I'm looking forward to knitting the Felted Catnip Mice.
   
   The photos are all color and show the projects clearly. The cats pose nicely, as do the people. There are charts and drawings where needed. The instructions appear to be clear, but as I haven't yet actually knitted one of the projects, I can't be certain. All in all, I'm pleased with this book and glad to add it to my shelf of knitting books!



4. I had this book for a week and had knitted a dozen felted mice! They are so cute! I even played around w/the pattern and made some smaller and some larger than the pattern. It's so basic I can make them w/out the pattern! The other patterns have set my creative juices to working. Rather than using the kitty pattern on a sweater how about using it on a handbag or tote!?! Gotta go, can't stop making those little mice...



5. What a wonderful collection of cat themed items...I can't decide which of these delightful items to knit up first...the patterns are clear and concise, which makes them indispensable to knitters...GREAT JOB DONNA!!!