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Many people are drawn to help feral cats and usually they haven't planned to do so! They come from a variety of different backgrounds and often have the passion and drive to get involved but not the knowledge or experience to know where to start or how to deal with the inevitable problems which arise. However there are those who have mastered both the art and the science of working with these wonderful animals and have made a huge difference to their welfare.

Working with ferals is not the same as rescuing and rehoming pet or stray cats - it needs a very different attitude and approach and a new set of skills.

Under FAB's banner, the various authors of the Feral Cat Manual bring together a unique mix of expertise and experience in an effort to pass on years of knowledge and tried and tested methods.

This manual aims to provide the best information to those who want to help feral cats - so you don't have to learn the hard way.

Chapters cover:
Cats, cats and feral cats
Trap-neuter realease: the best solution
Before you start
Addressing the particular problem
Trapping: the equipment
Trapping: the theory and the practice
Ongoing management of feral cat colonies
Health of the cats
Queens and kittens
Feral cats as pets
Working around the world
Animal hoarding
Project histories
Code of practice
Useful contacts

Price: £20.00 (inclusive of VAT and p&p)

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The only comprehensive text on cat rescue available.

The Cat Rescue Manual tackles the practical and ethical dilemmas facing those involved in cat rescue.

Chapters cover:
What is rescue?
Before you start...
Finding helpers
Getting organised
Accommodation for cats
Disease control
Assessing health
Special cats
Acceptance and homing procedures
Fostering
Management of kittens
Rescuer's health
Cat rescue and the law
Fund raising
Code of Practice for Cat Rescue Facilities

Price: £20.00 (inclusive of VAT and p&p)

The best and most comprehensive guide to setting up and running a successful high quality boarding cattery. The manual provides practical expertise on all issues facing the boarding cattery proprietor from construction principles to dealing with ill cats.

An invaluable source of information for anyone wishing to run or currently running a boarding cattery.

Chapters cover:
Regulations and licensing
Planning your business
Principles of good cattery design
Choice of site and type of cattery
Basic requirements and ancillary buildings
Accommodation for cats
Equipment
Principles of good cattery management
Staff
Relationship with clients
Handling, grooming and TLC
Working with vets, assessing health
Storing and administering medicines
A-Z of common health problems
Cats with special needs/behaviour
Information on manufacturers etc

Price: £35.00 (inclusive of VAT and p&p)

The Standard defines FAB's requirement for construction and management of boarding catteries in the UK and Ireland.

It is intended to be used in conjunction with the FAB Boarding Cattery Manual, which gives details of how to meet or exceed these standards and the reason for these recommendations.

It provides the structure and criteria against which a cattery can be assessed for its suitability for inclusion in FAB Listing.

FAB Listed Catteries are presented to cat owners as being of an acceptable standard for boarding their cats.

Price: £9.00 (inclusive of VAT and p&p)

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FREE if you are also purchasing the FAB Boarding Cattery Manual