Sasha's Tail: Lessons from a Life with Cats

When she first moved to the country, the author was astounded by how rapidly her cat Sasha became the scourge of the neighborhood. He had previously lived in an apartment with no outdoor privileges, yet his predatory instincts were immediately evident. A black-and-white longhair, Sasha was joined by Charcoal and, six years later, by Tigger. Freelance writer Damian grew up with cats and reminisces about earlier pets in this entertaining account of life with her current feline friends. Sasha is such a dominant cat that when Tigger learned to hunt, he brought his trophies to Sasha. Damian describes encounters with dogs and other cats, and with neighbors. She examines the difference in advertising for pet foods and discusses varieties of cat litter. Readers who have pets, especially cats, will find Sasha and his companions captivating. Illustrations. (Mar.)