The following books and webpages are highly recommended if you’re interested in the topics raised in these pages.
Animal Abuse
Ascione, Frank R & Arkow, Phil (Editors, 1999), Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse, Linking the Circles of Compassion for Prevention and Intervention, Purdue Research Foundation
Merz-Perez, Linda & Heide, Kathleen M (2003), Animal Cruelty: Pathway to Violence Against People, AltaMira
Animal Health
Eldredge, Debra M et al (2008), Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, Wiley Publishing Inc, 3rd Ed
Miller, Lila & Zawistowski, Stephen (Editors, 2004), Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff, WileyBlackwell
Animal Shelters
Alger , Janet M & Alger, Steven F (2002), Cat Culture: The Social World of a Cat Shelter, Temple University Press
Fakkema, Douglas (2001), The Four Phases, Animal Sheltering magazine
International Cat Care, Cat Rescue Manual – A great resource on cat rescue.
Figley, Charles R (2006), Compassion Fatigue in the Animal-Care Community, Humane Society Press
Geyer, Marilee (2007), One at a Time: A Week in an American Animal Shelter, No Voice Unheard
Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
Appleby, Michael C et al (2011), Animal Welfare, Wallingford, Oxon: CAB International, 2nd Ed
Bekoff, Marc (2008), The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy and Why They Matter, New World Library
Bekoff, Marc (2007), Animals Matter: A Biologist Explains Why We Should Treat Animals with Compassion and Respect, Boston: Shambala Publications
Goodall, Jane & Bekoff, Marc (2004), Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care For the Animals We Love, HarperCollins
Waldau, Paul (2011), Animal Rights: What Everyone Needs To Know, New York: OUP
Williams, Erin E & DeMello, Margo (2007), Why Animals Matter: The Case for Animal Protection, Prometheus Books
Companion Animals
Gallico, Paul (1987), The Silent Miaow: A manual for kittens, strays & homeless cats, London: Pan Books
Horton-Bussey, Claire (2006), Living With A Rescued Cat, Dorking: Ringpress Books
Education
Rivera, Michelle A (2004), Canines in the Classroom: Raising Humane Children through Interactions with Animals, New York: Lantern Books
No-Kill
Brestrup, Craig (1998), Disposable Animals: Ending the Tragedy of Throwaway Pets, Camino Bay Books
Winograd, Nathan (2007), Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America, Almaden Books
Responsible Ownership
Horton-Bussey, Claire (2006), Living With A Rescued Cat, Dorking: Ringpress Books
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)
International Cat Care, Feral Cat Manual – Great resource on feral cats and TNR.
Operation Catnip, Idealism in Action – Excellent, step-by-step guidebook for running a high volume spay and neuter clinic for feral cats.
Perry Berkeley, Ellen, TNR: Past, Present, and Future: A History of the Trap-Neuter-Return Movement
Slater, Margaret R (2002), Community Approaches to Feral Cats: Problems, Alternatives, and Recommendations, Humane Society of the US
Printable Leaflets
Feral Cat Ireland’s TNR leaflet
Blue Cross animal health, behaviour and care leaflets (see, for example, Looking After Your Cat and Looking After Your Dog)