Cat Tales on Sale Now

Cat Tales is now on sale online at:

http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Tales-Teresa-J-Herbic/dp/1620202158/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378884321&sr=8-1&keywords=teresa+herbic

Adorable Christmas Cat Video

Must See:
http://www.friskies.com/holiday

Want to Adopt a Cat or Dog?

Here's a link to find orphan animals available for adoption in your area:

http://theshelterpetproject.org/

Check out this terrific Sandbox video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2iG9NQk9mI&feature=player_embedded

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! God Bless!

Book Signing HyVee Liberty November 23

Special Book Signing with “Cat Tales” Author Teresa J. Herbic

Liberty HyVee

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 from 4-5:30 P.M.

109 N. Blue Jay Drive (off 152 Hwy.), LIBERTY MO 64068

816.792.3210
 

Consider Adopting a Shelter Pet Today!

The Shelter Pet Project

Do you want to adopt a pet - a cat or dog - living currently in a shelter? Please consider viewing the amazing animals available for adoption at local pet shelters today!

http://theshelterpetproject.org/

Book Signing Sept. 21 Barnes and Noble

Join us for a Special Book Signing Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Zona Rosa, Kansas City! Cat Tales is a practical and fun way to teach children about the fruit of the spirit, while encouraging adoption.

 “Cat Tales” shares the stories of nine remarkable cats exploring nine abundant lives. During their experiences, they learn about the importance of God’s plan, while exhibiting one of the nine significant fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT). Each cat, related to one another, was adopted by the author and her family.

UCM Muleskinner Article: Alum seeks to save orphans through novel

September 5th, 2013Alum seeks to save orphans through novel

by Amber Ward, for the Muleskinner
PetSmart Charities states that out of the eight million pets in North American Shelters, half of them will be euthanized.
Author and UCM journalism alumna, Teresa Herbic, has always has held faith, adoption, writing and animals close to her heart.
While growing up in Lathrop, Mo. Herbic’s family took in stray, orphaned animals. Nine of which were cats. These adopted cats take center stage in her first pub-
lished book “Cat Tales.”

View more online at:
http://muleskinner.net/alum-seeks-to-save-orphans-through-novel/

Mark Your Calendars

for a Special "Cat Tales" Book Signing:

Barnes and Noble
Zona Rosa, Kansas City
September 21st at 1 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cat-tales-teresa-j-herbic/1115773660?ean=2940016

Real Adoptive Pet Stories

DISCOVER THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THROUGH NINE LIVES OF NINE INCREDIBLE CATS! Cat Tales is a practical and fun way to teach children about the fruit of the spirit, while encouraging adoption.

 “Cat Tales” shares the stories of nine remarkable cats exploring nine abundant lives. During their experiences, they learn about the importance of God’s plan, while exhibiting one of the nine significant fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT). Each cat, related to one another, was adopted by the author and her family.

Cat Tales is now available online or at bookstores via:

http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Tales-ebook/dp/B00DJJIPWE/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1372085199&sr=8-1 or

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cat-tales-teresa-j-herbic/1115773660?ean=2940016480473

Want to Adopt a Pet?

Pet Finder is home to

372,897 adoptable pets from 13,563 adoption groups.

You can search by location, type, breed, age, etc.

 

Want to adopt a pet, here's a great resource for our readers.

http://www.petfinder.com/

Cat Tales Update and Pet Adoption Tips

Cat Tales is now also available via Barnes and Noble online at:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cat-tales-teresa-j-herbic/1115773660?ean=9781620202159

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Here are some great tips from the Humane Society on how to keep your cat happy indoors:

July 3, 2013

Keep Your Cat Happy Indoors

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/cat_happy_indoors.html

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Although many cats enjoy being outside, it's a myth that going outside is a requirement for feline happiness.
Playing regularly with a cat easily satisfies her stalking instinct, keeps her stimulated, and provides the exercise she needs to stay healthy and happy.
Here are some tips for making the great indoors an interesting, feline-friendly environment that meets all of your cat's needs.

Start young

Kittens who are kept indoors usually show no desire to venture outside when they grow up.

 Fence me in

Provide a screened porch or other safe way for your cat to experience the outdoors. Consider building or purchasing a "cat fence" or similar enclosure. Such an enclosure can allow your cat to experience all the pleasures of the great outdoors without the risks. However, a fence may not prevent animals from entering your yard, so you should always be present when you allow your cat outside.
Be sure to cat-proof the yard by checking that the fence has no escape routes and by making toxic plants, garden chemicals, and other dangerous objects inaccessible.

Pledge to keep cats and wildlife safe »

 Walk this way

If you live in a peaceful neighborhood in which you can walk without encountering loose dogs, consider buying a harness and training your cat to walk on a leash. This training takes time and patience, for both you and the cat, and it's easiest when your cat is young. Some cats can even be trained to sit on your lap while you are on the deck or patio, or harnessed and tied to a stationary object to enjoy the outdoors while you are gardening nearby (but be sure to never leave your cat alone while she is tied to a stationary object).

 Hang out

Install a perch indoors near a sunny window; padded perches can be purchased at many pet supply stores, through catalog retailers, or at our online store. Another option is an enclosure that sits in a window frame (much like an air conditioning unit) and provides a secure space in which your kitty can "hang out." Larger options are available that attach to the side of a house or ground-floor apartment patio. It's best to allow your cat access to these when someone is home to supervise.

 Tree's company

Buy a ready-made cat tree (often called a "kitty condo"), or make your own. A cat tree may stretch from floor to ceiling or be shorter. It provides great climbing opportunities and, in multi-cat households, creates more play and rest areas by taking advantage of vertical space. If you can, locate the cat tree next to a window so your cat can watch the action outdoors.

 Play time

Play with your cat each day. Try different types of toys that allow your cat to stalk, chase, pounce, and kick. When you've tired out your cat, store toys that could harm him (such as toys with strings attached) out of reach. Leave out "toys" such as paper bags, with the handles removed, or cardboard boxes when you cannot supervise. Be sure to switch the toys from time to time so that they seem "new" and more interesting to your cat.

 Bring the outdoors in

Plant cat grass (available from pet supply stores) in indoor pots so your feline can graze.

 Clean house

Clean the litter box regularly. Here are some tips for preventing and solving litter box problems.

 ID, please

Even cats who are protected from roaming free should still be outfitted with a collar and visible identification. The occasional open window (make sure your windows have secure screens) or door offers a tempting opportunity for your cat to explore the outdoors. And your cat may become frightened and make her way outside if strangers come to work on your house or if there is a fire or similar disaster. The collar and visible ID could help someone get your pet back to you.

 Chip in for safety

For extra insurance, consider having your cat microchipped and keep your contact information with the registry up to date. If you do lose your cat, contact your local animal shelter immediately to file a report. Shelter workers can give you tips on getting your pet back home safely. Also read our tips for finding a lost pet.

Cat Tales is Now Available

The CAT TALES adoption and fruit of the spirit ebook is now live on Amazon and the print book is available for pre-order. Please see link below:

http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Tales-ebook/dp/B00DJJIPWE/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1372447454&sr=1-1&keywords=teresa+herbic

June is Adopt-A Cat Month

Please visit the

American Humane Association online at http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/programs/special-initiatives/adopt-a-cat-month/

for more details:

Spring ... season of tulips, lilies, daffodils - and cat adoptions!

Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. And the shelter staff are ready to help you adopt your very first cat — or to bring home a friend for another beloved cat!

"TOP TEN" CHECKLIST FOR ADOPTING A CAT

1. If you're thinking about adopting a cat, consider taking home two.
2. Find a cat whose personality compliments yours.
3. Pick out a veterinarian ahead of time and schedule a visit within the first few days following the adoption.
4. Make sure everyone in the house is prepared to have a cat before it comes home.
5. Budget for the short- and long-term costs of a cat.
6. Stock up on supplies before the cat arrives.
7. Cat-proof your home.
8. Go slowly when introducing your cat to new friends and family.
9. Be sure to include your new pet in your family’s emergency plan.
10. If you’re considering giving a cat as a gift, make sure the recipient is an active participant in the adoption process.

Welcome to Cat Tales!

“Cat Tales: Nine Cats, Nine Lives, Nine Loyal Spirits” is a nine chapter middle reader book about nine astonishing cats exploring nine abundant lives. During their adventures, they learn about the importance of God’s plan in their lives, each exhibiting one of the nine significant fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT). Cats are connected to one another other. Stories are told from the cats’ perspective in first person.