Have you heard of the New York Times bestseller called HOW TO ARGUE WITH A CAT: A Human’s Guide to the Art of Persuasion? It’s been causing quite a stir in the cat world! >^..^<
We recently ran a contest in the U.S. for a chance to WIN one of five copies of this book. Many of our readers from the UK emailed us expressing disappointment that they couldn’t enter due to contest restrictions.
We listened. Problem solved. Contest details follow. We even created a cute video (below).
Cats are skilled manipulators who can talk you into just about anything without a single word (or maybe a meow or two). They can get you to drop whatever you’re doing and play with them. They can make you serve their dinner way ahead of schedule. They can get you to sit down right this instant and provide a lap. On the other hand, try getting a cat to do what you want…
While it’s hard, persuading a cat is possible. And after that, persuading humans becomes a breeze, and that’s what you will learn in this book.
We are delighted to offer 5 copies of HOW TO ARGUE WITH A CAT for five lucky UK based Purrington Post readers to WIN!
* Contest Now Closed
This contest ended on August 1st, 2018 and was available to UK residents only. To enter you simply needed to submit a comment in our “Leave a Reply” section at the bottom of this page saying:
My cat’s name is [insert your cat’s name] and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with [insert your cat’s name] about [topic of argument].
This contest was co-sponsored with our friends from Pause Cat Café in Bournemouth. The 5 winners were chosen by the Pause team from all the correctly submitted entries and contacted by email.
BIO’s
AUTHOR: JAY HEINRICHS is the New York Times bestselling author of Thank You for Arguing who spent 26 years as a writer, editor, and magazine publishing executive before becoming a full-time advocate for the lost art of rhetoric. He now lectures widely on the subject, to audiences ranging from Ivy League students and NASA scientists to Southwest Airlines executives. Jay lives with his wife and their cats in New Hampshire. To learn more about Jay please visit his website at: www.jayheinrichs.biz.
ILLUSTRATOR: NATALIE PALMER-SUTTON is an art director, illustrator, editor, animator, artist, designer and sometimes writer who lives with her lovely husband and lovely children in Buckhurst Hill, England. To learn more about Natalie please visit her website at: www.natsutton.com. PS – Natalie created the adorable video above!
My cats’ names are Miss Hula, Sir Clive, Little Man Lulu aka Luigi and Archie Booboo and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument for once with at least one of them about why the chicken crossed the road.
My cat’s name is Bailey and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Bailey about the appropriate number of cat treats that should be served every day.
My cats’ name are Artemis and Apollo and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Artemis and Apollo about starting to earn their own tuna.
My cat’s name is Tabitha and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Tabitha about her over eating!.
My Bournemouth cats are Lord Claude (after my favourite artist Claude Monet) and his brother Earl Dante (not pasta! After Dante Gabriel Rossetti another favorite artist). Claude only says “meh” and has the quietest purr but Dante is very vocal.
What are they telling me?
My cat is 18 and his name is Felix, he is a right character and always has to have the last word. I have had him since he was 6 weeks and what a little monkey he is!
My cat’s name is Penny and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Penny about why she doesn’t need any more treats!
My cat’s name is Milo and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Milo about how it’s not acceptable to hide the family’s underwear in his litter tray!
My cat’s name is Tequila and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Tequila about her expectations of having half the bed to sleep on. It is in fact my bed and I should be allowed to pick my side.
My cat’s name is Sidney and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Sidney about why 03.50am is a really inappropriate time for breakfast, every single day for the last 2 years. Even if he has a late night out on the town he still feels this is an acceptable time and it really isn’t.
My cat’s name is Cassie and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Cassie about why she can’t eat whenever she feels like it.
My cat’s name is Kernow and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Kernow about why he likes to get cuts and grazes and cost me a fortune lol .
My cats name is Lady Missy B of Overcombe Mansions and I need this book because I would love to win an argument with Missy about anything, anything at all. Who gets most of the bed, how many are too many treats, who gets to sit in my chair. How leaving her for 5 mins whilst I empty the bins is not neglect. Just once, just one argument would be nice
My cat’s name is Shady and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Shady about literally anything, I’m fed up of losing…
My cats’ names are Candy and Floss and I need to read this book because, after 21 years of trying and failing, I would love to win an argument with either Candy or Floss about love, life and the universe.
My cat’s name is Star and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with star about who actually is in charge in this household! – 🐈😸🐾🐕
My cat’s name is Star and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with star about who actually runs this household !!🐕🐾✨🐈😸
My cats name is Tuna and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Tuna about his superior attitude! 🙂
My cat’s names are Criminal and Jojo and I would like to win an argument with Criminal and Jojo about anything at all!
My cat’s name is Oscar and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Oscar about why human’s need more than 30 minutes of sleep a night because waking us up every half an hour is only cute the first 2-3 times…after that we get grumpy. 😂
‘My cat’s name is Girly and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Girly about why she doesn’t need more food because her food bowl is still full and that it is a rediciouls thing to wake me up at 0300 to complain about this…
My cat’s name is Tommy and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Tommy about whose bed is whose! My neighbour’s cat is Whizz and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Whizz about where he really lives!
My cat’s name is Sherlock and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Sherlock about his unreasonable demands for Dreamies.
My cat’s name is Maisy and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Maisy about her habit of only drinking my water from a cup instead of her own water bowl!
My cat’s name is Dexter and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Dexter about why waking me up 5 am for food is not acceptable!
He lost one leg in an accident before we adopted him so he has the nickname, Dexter 3 legged cat :). He is snowy Bengal with beautiful eyes 🙂
My cat’s name are Hiccup and Fury, I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Hiccup about what toilet tissue is meant for.
My cats name is puss puss and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with puss puss about how the custard creams are mine and not his!
My cat’s name is Milly and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Milly about whose dinner belongs to who.
My cat’s name is Harley and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Harley about why the curtains are not a climbing frame.
My cat’s name is Rosie and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Rosie about how it is not polite to wake everybody in the house up at 5am because she wants wet food even though it is still too early for that. No matter what we have tried, she just sits at the end of the bed on the floor and meows like the saddest kitty in the universe even though she always has dry food in the bowl.
My cat’s name is Charlie and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Charlie about how he can’t go outside yet (as he’s not had his final vaccinations).
My cat’s names are Haru and Jenson and i need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Haru about why it was a good idea to get Jenson the kitten. 😀😀
My cat’s name is Wilson and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Wilson about what time I turn the lights off in the bedroom, he sits by the bedside light and Huffs at me,if i ignore him he simply pushes the lamp over onto my head.
‘My cat’s name is Sox and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Sox about why we DON’T pluck the carpet vs why we DO pluck the numerous, supplied scratching posts/mats.’
My cat’s name is Lenny and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Lenny about how despite living on a tip before being rescued, he now is the pickiest eater in the world and seems to think he now lives in a hotel where there should be a menu to choose from every day!
My cat’s name is Leela and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Leela about sharpening her claws on the carpet when she has about 10 scratching posts!
My cat’s name is bubba and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with bubba about bring in unwanted ‘snacks’ into the house.
My cat’s names are Jessie and Milo and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Jessie and Milo about a suitable time to wake up in the mornings 🙂
My cat’s name is Willa and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Willa about who’s priority it is to use the bath and shower first.
‘My cat’s name is Tealeaf and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Tealeaf about mealtimes.’
My cats name is Jax and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with him about not bringing in his catch into my kitchen!!!! 🙀
My cat’s name is Toots and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Toots or any cat about anything at all. After 40 years and more than 20 cats I have never, ever won and argument with any of them, or any cat I’ve come across. I been given the “what makes you think I am even listening” look and shown the” botty end” more times than I care to remember. Except when I’m ill and she just lies next to me to comfort me.
My cats name is Jax and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with him about not bringing in his catch into my kitchen!!!! 🐁🙀
‘My cat’s name is Jack and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with him about why it’s not okay to be a secret eater!!’
‘My cat’s names are Evie, Flora & Honey and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with any of them about anything :-).’
‘My cat’s name is Jez and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Jez about being the most handsome cat on the planet. When he gets into trouble, I can’t stay mad at him because he is so handsome and fluffy and gives best cudddles ever and knows he can make me forgive him so easily.
My cat’s name is Banksy and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Banksy about why it’s not acceptable to dip his paws into Mummy’s glasses of drinks. (I know I will never win as he rules this home) ❤️
My cats name is Dolly and I would love to win an argument with her about how much bed space a small bengal needs on a king size bed versus how much a human needs! 😺
‘My cat’s name is Han’s and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Han’s about pooping in the bath.’
‘My cat’s name is Pebbles and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Pebbles about the fact that the tops I am wearing are actually MY tops , I have not put them on so she can climb through the neck to get inside and sleep on my boobs, especially when I’m trying to work. Likewise my dressing gown is not the place to sleep after her third breakfast especially when I’m still wearing it.”
‘My cat’s name is Skittles and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Skittles about why she loves Daddy more than Mummy.’
My cat’s name is Daisy and I need this book to help solve the mystery of who deserves full custody of the bath tub. Im thinking of taking things to court however feel that the matter would be quicker and easier to solve if i just knew how to win the argument. I hope I can get this little matter resolved and claim back my rights to my bath tub. How can I win this argument?
‘My cat’s name is Symba and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Symba about how appropriate it is to launch his whole body through the air and grab guests legs. He says its affection, but I say its not very welcoming! I’m losing at the moment, but I’m looking for more evidence to throw at him. He needs taking down a peg or two, lol.
My cat’s name is Milo and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Milo about why it is unacceptable to wake me up at 5:30 am by tapping my nose with his paw and meowing loudly.’
‘My cat’s name is Felix and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Felix about sneaking into the house even though he knows it’s not allowed. (He does it to get more food, the only way to get him back outside)’
My cat’s name is Pablo and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Pablo about the fact that she is just thick and not fat, She’s insecure about her weight:(
‘My cat’s name is Loki and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Loki about who gets to eat the human food and who gets to go in bed with me, apparently it’s not my husband!’
My cat’s name is Dexter and I would love to read this book because I would love to win an argument with him about why he keeps leaving me dead white butterflies on the landing!!
My cat’s name is Storm and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Storm about how it’s inappropriate to wake me up at 2:30am just for her own entertainment.
My cat’s names are Tiddles and Squeaks and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with either of the cats about anything as being the only male in the house I never get a chance to win a argument for a change especially about why my dinner is mine and not thiers or why when I go to bed it’s time to sleep and not to start playing even though I know they are always likely to win.
My cats names are Bella and Tigger and I need to read this book so I CAN WIN the argument about why hissing and picking fights with the neighbour’s cats through the window isn’t a good way to win friends and influence people.
My cat’s name is Pixie and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Pixie on why weaving in and out between my legs whilst I am walking is not safe! Yes, Pixie.. I know it’s suuuuper cute!! I love that you insist on following me wherever I go (including the toilet). But weaving inbetween my legs is definitely not practical & it’ll all end in tears. Either you’re gunna end up with a foot on the tail or I’m gunna end up arse-over-tit on the floor!
My cat’s names are Porridge, Pumpkin, Sparky & Lady Gaga. I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Porridge & Lady Gaga about it not being necessary to follow me whenever I walk out of the house, and then accompany me to the local garage or pub, or my friend’s house, trotting proudly beside me to the delight of passers by!
My cats name is Poppy and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with poppy about why climbing onto window ledges is not safe or a fun past time.
My cats name is Itzy and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Itzy about her sneaking into our bedroom when she knows she shouldn’t. We can see the indents of your paws on the duvet, no matter how innocent you look!
My cat’s name is Dodger and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Dodger about appropriate times to headbutt me in the face. (Hint: Not at 3am when I’m sleeping).
My cats name is Smudge and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Smudge about the fact I have cooked my dinner and then l spend all my time trying to eat it before he does!
My cat’s name is Megatron and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Megatron about why timeouts are for his own good and he shouldn’t be complaining when he gets them for dive-bombing behind the telly!
My cat’s name is Ruben and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Ruben about what the appropriate times for cuddles are and that he shouldn’t expect me to drop everything and run to bed when he demands.
‘My cat’s name is Barcode and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Barcode about the moon landings , did we or didn’t we?
My cat’s name is Millie and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Millie about the fact that clothes horses with clean clothes are NOT climbing frames!
My cat’s name is Checkers and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Checkers about him climbing on my lap asking for kisses and cuddles just to turn around fart (we’re talking deadly old man farts) and then run away to smirk at me from the corner 🤢😕😂
My cats name is Gwynnie and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Gwynnie about why she deems it acceptable to give me “cattitude” every time I tell her “no”! 🙂
‘My cat’s name is Lolly Pushkin and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Lolly Pushkin about who gets to sleep in the middle of the bed.’
‘My cat’s name is Daphne, and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Daphne about chasing flies amongst the China……’
My cats names are Hendrix and Lady Daphne and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with Hendrix and Lady Daphne about ignoring the capflap and tapping on the window at all hours to be let in out again……
My cats’ names are Loki and Lyra and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with them about the importance of using bowls and dishes for eating as opposed to dragging food all over the floor.
My husband’s cat’s name is Sammy and I need to read this book because I would love to win an argument with him (Sammy, not my husband) about the importance of using a litter tray instead of the carpet despite having a cat flap.