Author Presentation and Book Signing: “The Art of Raising a Kitten” by Sally E. Bahner (enjoy a visit from Zilya the kitty!) Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

Whether you’ve rescued a little ragamuffin from the street or carefully selected a member of feline royalty, The Art of Raising a Kitten is for you. Join us at the Hagaman Library on Wednesday evening, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. and meet author Sally E. Bahner and her cat Zilya! Sally will give you tips on how to raise your kitten and answer your questions about cat care. She will sell and sign copies of her book following the presentation and Q & A. The Art of Raising a Kitten is $10 each-cash or check will be accepted.

Longtime cat expert and journalist, Sally E. Bahner has combined her years of research and her own experiences with her beloved felines to provide step-by-step guidance on navigating those early months of kitten care. Holistic veterinarian Jean Hofve, DVM, has shared her expertise on medical issues that may be faced during those critical months.

Starting with the expectant mom, The Art of Raising a Kitten takes you through the week-by-week milestones of kitten development. There’s an emphasis on socialization as the foundation for the purrfect relationship with your kitten.

With a focus on the kinder and gentler aspect of integrative care, the book explores choices based on the lifestyle of the kitten. For instance, the number and frequency of vaccinations depends on that lifestyle –inside vs. outside and likelihood of exposure – rather than rote determination. The importance of quality nutrition is also discussed, along with health challenges that may be encountered.

Published by Cliverse Publishing, the book includes photographs of kittens in all stages of development, including the author’s own felines.

The Art of Raising a Kitten is now available on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/zynac4fa.

The book is available in ebook format ($9.99) and paperback($14.99).

For more information, email the author at sebahner@snet. To read more about Bahner, her journalism career, and Russian Blues, go to https://bit.ly/3WYgx8U.

This program is free and open to everyone. Please sign-up by calling the library at (203) 468-3890, stopping in, or by sending an email to Cynthia at: cgwiazda@hagamanlibrary.org. Walk-ins will be welcome as space allows.

Extra parking for evening and weekend library events is available in the East Haven Town Hall parking lot on 250 Main Street (across the street from the library), in the KeyBank parking lot next to the library (after 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays) and in the Stop and Shop lot behind the library, accessible from Messina Drive.