Cats & Us - by Gareth St John Thomas (Hardcover)

About the Book

Deepen your understanding of the human-cat relationship with this fresh, fun and informed look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Featuring current academic research alongside adorable images and quotes, this compendium covers themes including affection, calming, exercise, friendship and play. Perfect for curious cat owners!

Book Synopsis

Discover the inner workings of our relationship with cats in this gentle, informed and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends.

Many of us know the joy (and amusement) of having a feline companion. But have you ever wondered why we can feel such an attachment to cats in particular? Pairing adorable images with the latest research, Cats & Us is an investigation into - and celebration of - cat-human relationships.

With the rise of hybrid working and average lifespans increasing, cat owners are spending more and more time with their pets. This book explores how cats affect and improve a multitude of aspects of our lives, covering themes including affection, calming, exercise, friendship and play. It also captures the link between human wellbeing and our animal companions - a particularly wonderful aspect of life with cats.

Cat lovers everywhere will adore this fresh and vibrant look at the bond we share with our feline companions. With fascinating insights from organisations such as the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, it brings brand new academic research together with playful quotes and images in a collection that will inform, intrigue and delight. Join the growing number of curious cat owners and dive into Cats and Us.

Review Quotes

"A compilation of cat-centred quotes, facts, and tails throughout
history, accompanied by the cutest of photos, Cats & Us explores the
meowgical world of human-cat relationships"
- The Cat protection Society

"Mystery is an essential trait" of the cat; the
endearing and informative Cats & Us will delight
animal lovers while preserving that inscrutability. Pet owners will smile
with recognition during pieces on naming, routines, playtime, emotions,
moving house, and aging.
- Foreword

"Everything a new cat owner would wish to know
is addressed here, and many articles are sheer fun and fascinating
facts."
-Blue Wolf Reviews