FILMS, VIDEOS AND LITERATURE ABOUT CATS
December, the month of celebrations, is approaching, bringing with it the noise of fireworks, firecrackers, and other pyrotechnics. While this may be entertaining for some people, it disturbs and frightens animals. To reduce stress for cats and dogs during Christmas and New Year's Eve, animal experts have created films specifically designed for them. These films, which may seem abstract and surreal to humans, are meant to have a calming effect on animals.
British actor David Tennant, best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Broadchurch, contributed as a narrator in these films—one made for cats and another for dogs.
-The idea for these films, which aim to help pets and their owners relax during noisy evenings, came from a pet insurance company. The company collaborated with animal behavior specialist Karen Wild and veterinarian Robert White Adams, who ensured that the videos contain calming content for animals.
-Karen Wild, who participated in the filming, hopes that it will have a beneficial effect on cats and dogs suffering from a fear of noise: "Fear of noise in dogs and cats leads to stress, injuries and long-term behavioral problems, so it is important that their owners do what they can to keep them calm and relaxed. These films may seem strange to people, but they should be aware that cats and dogs perceive the world differently from humans and will respond to completely different audio and video signals. The film aimed at dogs features sleepy dogs and colorful landscapes, while the film for cats features rustling leaves and fish swimming in water, looking as if they are being watched through a window pane. The dog film is called Woofering Heights, named after Emily Bronte's 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, and the cat film is called Peer Window, named after Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 classic Rear Window. Both feature content that first attracts the animals' attention, then has a calming effect and puts them to sleep. Peer Window
is entirely filmed as if you were looking through a window, as cats like to stare out of windows in real life, while Woofering Heights was shot entirely in the dog color spectrum, i.e. in blues and yellows, to make it more effective. In the dog film, the camera slowly pans across a grassy landscape and then points to a calm, sleepy dog, all accompanied by David Tennant's narration, who speaks in a calm voice words and phrases that have been proven to be soothing to dogs.
- The Nine Lives of Christmas (2014)
This film follows a firefighter who finds a stray cat and decides to keep it. The adorable cat even helps its new father find love. This is a must-see for all cat lovers.
- Cat Stories, an American documentary show
- Queens? Imps? Or just pets? Show
- Kedi Movie, CAT TALES / USA / 2020 / Director: Pete Chinn-
- cats are presented as people,
- Me and My Cat Ru Mon chat et moi - La grande aventure de Rroû, Guillaume
Maidatchevsky / France / 2023 , The Great Cat Adventure., Directed by
Guillaume Maidatchevsky, Ru is a lively and curious cat who discovers
life on the rooftops of Paris. His fate changes when he is adopted by
ten-year-old Clémence. One day, the family takes a trip to a chalet in the heart of the mountains.
Thus begins the extraordinary adventure of Clémence and Ru, who will
discover the forest together, meet the mysterious Madeleine and experience a wonderful story that will change them forever, Author Guillaume Maidatchevsky is a French
director and animal expert who has worked for both independent productions and for
major French and international television channels such as National
Geographic, BBC, Discovery, ZDF, Sky… His studies in biology gradually led him
to make films with an ecological meaning. He mostly writes and directs stories related to nature and environmental protection. He likes to encourage people to dream and tell stories, and he films animals as if he were filming actors, at their eye level. For him, each animal has its own personality, and he tries to tell universal stories with his films.
- Netflix film Inside the Mind of a Cat
- 2022 Maturity documentary
BOOKS
All about cats in 365 days, let every day spent with your cat be something special. Author: Kristen Hampshire, Lori Paximadis, Riris Bass. Cats are a unique blend of independence and loving attachment. They choose their own paths, while constantly checking whether we are still near them. This book is dedicated to you, dear cat lovers. Its content in each part emphasizes the preciousness of the relationship between a cat and its caretaker, everyday chores and practical information. We have tried to collect as much useful information as possible about proper nutrition, what cats need for well-being, suitable toys and games, breeds, cat speech skills, communication and, last but not least, some fun information. This book is designed as a daily reminder. It contains important information on what to do to care for, nurture, and understand your cat as successfully as possible, and by knowing all of the above, also appreciate your relationship with it. The book is designed in such a way that you can read it in several ways.
You can "bite into" it and read it from beginning to end in one go like a novel.
You can decide to read just one chapter each day, which means that you will read it slowly throughout the year.
Or you can simply open it somewhere in the middle and, if you feel like it, read it from there to the end first.
Every day brings new stories, anecdotes, activities, and little tidbits that will always remind you of why you love cats so much.
MONDAYS offer information on the basic living needs of a domestic cat and how to prepare your home for its arrival.
TUESDAYS are days of fun cat stories and information from history and literature.
WEDNESDAYS are dedicated to information about caring for the health and well-being of cats.
On this day, you can also learn about cat horoscopes and acupuncture.
THURSDAYS bring ideas on how to arrange a cat-friendly home, about cat furniture and other tips for a pleasant coexistence.
FRIDAYS introduce us to the colorful world of cat breeds: from the Abyssinian to the Turkish Van cat.
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS are reserved for weaving the bond between you and your cat and for planning special events.
365 days of insights, advice and fun ideas and creative ideas for a happy coexistence with your cat.
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Cats from the Web
Author: Žan Nekrep
Funny, awkward, unpredictable... Cats are certainly great court jesters who can bring moments of happiness and laughter to many a bad day. They appear in films, books,
commercials, and are also popular online.
Surely everyone has taken a five-minute break at work and watched a cute video
or photo with funny captions. What we like, we usually share on social networks,
or send an email to our friends to brighten their day a little. So
Istanbul: the real rulers of the city are cats
Istanbul is the cultural, economic and historical center of Turkey, known as Constantinople during the Ottoman Empire, and has been one of the most popular places in the world for thousands of years.
Popular for its magical atmosphere, inspiring colorful architecture and low prices. In
Istanbul, the real rulers of the city are cats. Istanbul is home to around 130,000 cats that roam freely. This is a city for cat lovers, where cats rule. In Muslim culture, cats are known as clean animals and guardians, as they catch mice and rats, helping to keep the city clean and the libraries safe. The Prophet Muhammad was known for his love of cats. Stories say that he once cut off a piece of his robe during prayer because a cat had fallen asleep on it, and he did not want to wake it. There are said to be around 130,000 feral cats in the city. The proverb says that if you kill a cat, you have to build a mosque as an apology. The cats of Istanbul do not officially have owners, but are collectively cared for by everyone. On street corners, there are containers where locals put food for the cats. Turkey is preparing a law that would legally prohibit the torture and abuse of animals. When visiting Istanbul, it is advisable to treat the feline rulers with respect. Istanbul has a feline soul. The residents of Istanbul's attachment to cats is best explained by the residents themselves. If a trip to Istanbul isn't on your bucket list yet (and it should be), the documentary Kedi (translated as "cat") offers a good explanation of Istanbul's feline soul. Director Ceyda Torun explores life in the city through the perspective of seven cats. Join the film's main characters as they walk the streets and rooftops of Istanbul - the world, love and God through a cat's perspective.
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