Cat Daddy: What the World's Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean Kindle Edition

A gritty and very honest look at Jackson's life during that time period and how he came to be the Cat Daddy. If you like Jackson you will feel that you know him after reading this. Be aware this book is not rated G like his TV show. The language could be edited but I'm not sure it would be Jackson telling the story anymore nor his emotions expressed accurately, so just skip over it if it offends you. It's not always a feel-good story and doesn't always have happy endings. I needed to hear this story from Jackson and I'm glad to have read it as it has helped me immensely to accept what I've had to do.Anyone who has had to end the life of a beloved pet companion should read this, it will help you. Anyone concerned about the millions of animals in shelters should read this. Anyone considering bringing a pet home from a shelter should read this also. I would venture a guess that anyone who works in a shelter might benefit as well. I think the dedication really tells you what the book is about.I wish there was a G-rated version of this book since I could recommend it to so many more pet lovers, but then that wouldn't be Jackson. We can however see the G-rated Jackson on the TV show.For those who complain that this book is too much about Jackson, well...read the title.

This is so very good!! I like Jackson's "My Cat From Hell" and now I like Jackson.The negative reviews stress that there is swearing in this book. That is true. I'm not particularly sensitive to swearing and this didn't bother me. The swearing was also used only to emphasize a serious situation; it wasn't sprinkled throughout for no reason.The negative reviews also mention that there wasn't enough about Benny the cat. I thought there was quite a bit about Benny. I mean, do we really want a book about how cute Benny was when he played with his mouse? But I really would have liked a picture of Benny. Maybe there was one in a paper edition?I agree with the negative reviews that there weren't all that many hints about training cats. I got this on my Kindle and so was able to sample the beginning. I bought the book with full knowledge that the book would be more about Jackson's journey with cats and less about training cats. If you have a Kindle, sample this before reading.The book is very well written and quite compelling. I assume it was Joel Derfner who did the writing. Who ever wrote this was a master!!!I was thrilled to read Jackson defending "kill" shelters in the publicity war against "no kill" shelters. While I applaud the no kill shelters, it always irks me that they never publicly announce that they cherry pick the animals they take, while the kill shelters have to take all comers. Meaning that the dangerous dog and the old sick cat are turned away from the no kill shelter because they can't rehome them, so they go to the kill shelter and are killed. Then the no kill shelters say send us money because we don't kill. Well, what is supposed to happen to these animals?The only thing I was interested in that wasn't covered by this book was the inside vs outside cat thing. Watching his show it becomes obvious that all the cats are inside cats. I have inside/outside cats (in at night) and I have never even imagined the problems some of these cats display. Is it because they aren't allowed out? I understand that there are circumstances where cats can't be let out. (I live on a dead end street with a huge field behind me. Everyone on the street has a cat so drivers are very careful.) But I wonder if the problems are all caused by confinement.If you like Jackson's show I think you will like this. If you are looking for some help with a cat, look elsewhere.

I've owned and loved cats for 30 years. I pay attention to what they try to teach me, and I think I have a pretty high level of empathy with animals. But Jackson Galaxy has more. He also has the benefit of experience working in an animal shelter, dealing with frustrated owners and traumatized cats. He's learned hands-on -- from the animals -- how to soothe, and how to teach cats as well as people. He knows what cats' signals mean. As much as I love my cats, I've often failed to understand what they're saying.Jackson's book about living with cats is the first I've read that conveys such profound empathy and understanding. When dealing with behavior problems, Jackson *knows* why methods work, or don't work, and what else to try. And he offers effective methods in a simple, clear, boiled-down fashion that takes the misery out of trying to get a cat to change her behavior. He gives you insight and confidence. He makes unknown territory... known.From his work at the shelter, Jackson knows what it's like to perform euthanasia on animals that had been, or could have been, beloved pets. This book gives you an overview of this miserable process, and it lets you know that almost any animal can be helped and saved. Jackson is a dedicated crusader to make kill shelters obsolete. He explains the necessity of spaying and neutering pets so well that I want to send a copy of this book to every kid who might own a pet some day, as well as every adult who needs a clue.While Jackson was learning about cats, he was also in recovery from multiple addictions, stripping his consciousness down to the nerve to learn what he -- and all living beings -- are really about. He made important discoveries about people and animals, and that's part of this story too.One of the most piercing moments in this book is Jackson's realization that he had made helping cats his higher power. That was his reason for living and for staying sober. You don't have to be in recovery to realize that helping an animal -- even just one -- is one of the most important things you'll ever do. And that seeing that animal living its life well is one of the greatest rewards.The last part of the book focuses on the declining months of his beloved cat and the process of deciding when it was time for euthanasia. He describes his experience in the most raw and honest way imaginable. It was hard to read, but his insight is powerful and the lesson vitally important. Next time I have to decide when to let an ailing cat go, I'll be reading his words again.

First off, don't expect this book to just be about cat behaviour; while there are a lot of tips and insights into why cats act the way they do, and how we can better understand them, this is more about the (at times very troubled) journey that Jackson took to get to where he is today.Jackson is totally up front and honest about where he came from, his feelings, his addictions, and the amazing animals and people that helped him through it all. Even if you aren't a "cat" person, but maybe are struggling with demons of your own, this is a great read, but it is also an emotional roller coaster, with down to earth language (a lot of expletives, but needed for Jackson's story), complete honesty, and some hard truths. Please don't let this put you off reading this book though!If like me you have seen "My Cat From Hell", and have total respect for Jackson and the wonderful work he does, this book will help you to understand where it all came from, and why he is as passionate as he is about animals. It also helps to reassure that dreams can come true, with hard work and perseverance! If you believe strongly enough in something, then it can become a reality.Hats off to Jackson for being this honest and open about his life.

Fantastic read, it is almost unbelievable what Jackson Galaxy has been through to become the man everyone knows of today, but after reading Cat Daddy you realise that is exactly why he is who he is.Bailed my eyes out at the last chapter as I could totally empathize with it and the emotions he was feeling and describing.Loved the cat mojo 101 bits dotted throughout and have even found myself trying out some of them.A must read for all Jackson Galaxy fans.

I loved this book as its not what I expected at all ! it was so emotional as well I cried like a baby near the end of the book the tears where uncontrollable. it was such a good story and has really helped me understand my cat more and respect it ! Jackson lets you know how hard it is for a cat to communicate with us because sometimes we just don't listen !anyway I will let you make your own mind up........ READ IT :)

I enjoy the "My Cat from Hell" programme on Animal Planet. So I got this book to see what Jackson has to say.It is the moving story of his relationship with animals, Benny the cat in particular. It is the story of a person who was quite broken finding their feet, the story of a condemned cat making good. Having said that, the journey is described warts and all, so it's no saccharine animal tale with a happy ending.Jackson's Kitty Facts along the way provide a guide for cat owners on important aspects of common cat behaviour.He makes it clear that the only qualification he has is empathy (with animals & people) but that goes a long way for him.

"What the worlds most incorrigible cat taught me..." is very misleading-there's very little in this book on that, which is a real shame.It's not a bad book though-Jackson reveals a lot about his various addictions he's battled through his life and at times it's just raw emotion. It also describes how he came to do what he does and his experiences with various cats and dogs in the shelter and at home. You learn a lot about him as a person.Read if you're interested in Jackson, there are many better books to read if you're interested in cats helping you out of a bad place like a street cat named Bob.