If you are a fan of the Oriental cat breeds, but want a quieter cat, you may want to consider the Burmese. These cats are not as talkative as the chatty Siamese, although they are actually closely related.

While the foundation cat for the Burmese breed was imported from Burma, this breed was actually created in the United States when this cat was bred to a Siamese cat and a kitten from her first litter was bred back to her. The Burmese cat breed actually has two distinct strains, the American Burmese and the European Burmese. These strains have become so different that some people now consider them to be two different breeds.

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Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie

We are proud to announce the publication of our second book. Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie is the story of a feral kitten who joins a house full of other cats and humans and discovers that the world is much more interesting and meaningful than he ever imagined possible.

But this is not a work of fiction. It is the true story of every cat in the house and how they came to live there, told by the cats themselves through the unique talents of Susan Fiedler, a compassionate animal communicator.

Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie is a unique and truly unforgettable work which will be treasured by all who care about animals and especially cat lovers. If you’ve ever looked into the eyes of a cat or kitten and had one adopt you, you will love this book!

Signed copies of the book Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie may be ordered directly from the publisher, Spotted Cat Designs . It can also be ordered from Amazon or almost any book retailer.

Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie
by Susan Fiedler
ISBN 0-9778580-1-4
148 pages, paperback
15 photographs