I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This book is for every cat lover. This is a fun book about cats and cat care. I do wish that there were more pictures throughout the book.

I requested this book from NetGalley as I fancied a change from fiction books. Anyone that knows me knows how much I love cats and that they are my world. I help out on holiday in Cyprus every year with a cat sanctuary over there and have two princesses and a prince of my own. They are my everything, and so I thought this would make an interesting read to make sure I am doing everything correctly and that my cats are as happy as they possibly can be. It would break my heart to think they weren’t happy.
This book, though, was not a comfortable read. It was not enjoyable, and I felt like I was being chastised for everything I do, even though I am doing everything right according to her, I still felt ‘told-off’. It was written in a very condescending tone, and all of her ‘advice’ was so rigid and strict. It felt like she was the only person in the world that knew how to look after cats, and the rest of us are damaging our cats beyond repair. All cats must be unhappy, and all owners must be doing everything wrong, or so it came across as her point of view.
The book was disjointed and jumped from point to point. I’m not sure if this was a formatting issue that might be fixed in the final proof, but I just kept thinking where did this advice come from it’s not linked to what she was just talking about. There were many times where she would say you ‘must do this if your cat is unhappy’ but gave you no advice on how to tell if your cat is unhappy.
My house is completely overrun with cat ‘stuff’, the cats have the run of the entire place, and in every room we have something to make their world that little bit better, but after reading this book I have been made to feel like I should get rid of all human effects and it just be a house for the cats. I mean I am so selfish for having things in my cupboards and wardrobe as according to Anneleen Bru I should clear them out for the cats to use! I mean I am sat in my office right now looking around, and ok the cats can’t get on top of the bookshelf as there are things there. However, they have three cat beds, two radiator beds, two large scratching post thingeys, one standard plain scratching post, three interactive toys, a bowl of food, a bowl of water and an interactive food thing and that is all just in the office. However, I feel like I should clear out the desks and cupboards and put a scratching post in the middle of the room because God forbid it’s against a wall, and then I should spend six weeks doing nothing but making sure the cats use this post and if they don’t get rid of it. This is her advice, get things and then if they don’t use them you can then put them away or get rid! What?!?
Ah, to say I was frustrated reading this book is an understatement and I don’t recommend it to anyone, not even those who don’t have a cat and are thinking about the things they need to do. This book would put any would-be adopter off for life!

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a potential review.

As a cat mama, I was drawn to the idea of this book. Who doesn't want their cat to be happy or happier? Plus, the cover is really cute. I have read a lot of things about cat behavior, so I wasn't expecting to learn very much. I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. While there was some information that you made have already heard from people like Jackson Galaxy if you read about cats, but there were some concepts that were new to me.

The book is easy to read and goes quickly. I read it in a day. The tips are practical and easy to follow. You don't need a bunch of space or money to implement her concepts. Even though I have had my cats for years, I've realized there are some small changes I could make to improve their lives.

I would recommend this book to cat lovers but new cat owners in particular. It will help you understand your cat and see things in a new light.

This book would be super helpful to anyone trying to figure out their feline friend. Cats are a mystery on a good day, so this information will surely assist you decoding the behavior (physical and vocal) you're trying to decipher. From good to bad, it's all here along with the history that will assist you in understanding why your cat behaves the way they do.

Even if I not always agree with the author I find this book interesting and full of good advice.
I thinks it's a good read if you're a first time cat owner.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I've always lived with cats so most of the information here was not new to me, but I do think a new cat owner could benefit from the information in this book. They're are some good tips, but the author's rules seem a bit too rigid. So overall, I'd say this could be a good starting point for someone new to living with cats, but I've found some other references out there more helpful.

Thank you to Schiffer Publishing Ltd. and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honesty review.

This is pretty good. I got a couple of tips, but some of her rigidity (must-do rules) was a turn-off. I read the whole thing with a hint of doubt because the author does not have formal training (which certainly does not mean she not an expert), but her experience and advice overall is obviously valid.

I really appreciate the copy for review!!

This book is an excellent book on cat behavior for folks owning their first cat, but it's far less useful for experienced cat owners. Follow Bru's instructions with your new cat and she will be happy. But if you have gotten a kitten, you may be somewhat frustrated. Although most of her suggestions will work with kittens, there are things in their development that she does not cover. But then the book isn't about kittens.

The biggest problem with the book is that, for thinking and experienced owners, it's rather superficial. I found plenty of commonsense advice but I really didn't see advice that offered deep insight into the emotional and social life of cats, both of which I have observed extensively in my own cats.

If you are looking for a book to help you solve the puzzle of your cat's behavior, this may not be the book for you.

This book is obviously about cats. If you have owned cats or own cats there is not much new in this book other than the author's very over to top recommendations on how to make your cat a happy cat. Basically, you will need to quit your job and devote yourself totally to your cat. The one redeeming virtue to this book is that it is very short and a quick read.

While I cannot personally recommend this book to anyone who owns or is thinking of owning a cat, some may find it of interest.

I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Net Galley, Goodreads, Amazon and my fiction book review blog. I also posted it to my Facebook page.

Such an amazing and informative read that has lots of useful and practical information. I’ve read it cover to cover more than once now and most certainly intend to dip in and out for specific sections.

As a cat Mom for decades, I HAD to read this fab book by a feline behavioral specialist who’s done hundreds of consultations with pet owners. So glad I did because I learned tons about my kitty Gracie, my only furry companion to ever bite me.

FELINE 411
What I found, per the author, is that Grace is “confident but unsocialized.” I also learned through helpful text and adorable art and photos, how to better understand and meet her needs for safety, attention and contentment.

RICH WITH TIPS
Areas addressed include behavior, communication, environment, and play — all with useful tips I want to try with Grace. As I paged through the charmingly designed book, I excitedly shared idea after idea with my husband.

TWO PAWS UP
We both agreed I LOVE HAPPY CATS is meow-velous and highly recommend it! 5/5

Pub Date 28 Sep 2019.

Thanks to Anneleen Bru, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

#IloveHappyCats #NetGalley

This was a fun read and since I'm a huge cat lover myself I faund this book quite informative. The author got a lot of things right, like their instincts and their body language but some explanations about why the cat does what she does were a miss for me. I've always owned multiple cats since my childhood and by now I know that sometimes the approach shown in this book is not the best way to go at the problem. Sometimes you just have to let the cats do their own thing and sometimes you have to make them see your way. I now own five cats and I have trained them pretty well by now, so I think I must be doing something right. That being said, I did love how this book was designed, with the cute phrases and cat pictures. Those were really a treat during the read. All in all, this is a nice and quick read that many, especially cat lovers will enjoy.