THE SECRET LIFE OF CATS
The cat has dethroned the dog as the most popular pet in the Western world, but has our passion for these creatures also blinded us to their natural instincts? Felis catus is hard-wired to hunt. With our love and protection, this predator has gained a competitive edge against which few creatures can contend.
The Secret Life of Cats takes a whimsical but tough look at the darker side of our feline companions and their impact on wildlife throughout the world.
From the county parks of Miami to the outback of Australia, domestic cats and their feral cousins are stalking some creatures to the brink of extinction. In the time it takes to watch this film, cats in the US alone will catch as many as 100,000 small mammals and more than 300,000 birds. "It's 9pm. Do you know where your kitty is?"
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CREDITS
PRODUCER, WRITER,
EDITOR. & DIRECTOR
Allison Argo
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Tria Thalman
CINEMATOGRAPHERS
Keith Brust
John Davey
Dave Goulding
Jordan Kline Jr.
Chris Openshaw
Erish Roland
Adrian Warren
EDITOR
Mickey Green
MUSIC COMPOSITION
Cotrell-Mangum
SOUND
Neil Kingsbury
Len Schmitz
Mark Weber
ASSISTANT CAMERA
Lawrence Dodds
Nick Gardner
Brett Wiley
CAT TRAINERS
Miriam Field, Training Unlimited
A1 Animals, UK
CAT COSTUMES
Susan Cologne
PRODUCTION COORDINATORS
Vicki Harris, Piper films (Australia)
Brenda Van Ness (Virginia)
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Vicky Mathews
Cara Biega
EDIT BOX
Vicky Branden
SUPERVISING PRODUCER
Kathryn Pasternak
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Keenan Smart
Michael Rosenfeld
SPECIAL THANKS
Nick Stringer
The Cat Network
Dept. of Conservation, New Zealand
Earth Sanctuaries, LTD.
Australia Parks & Wildlife Commission, Arid Zone Research Institute
Central Land Council & Traditional Aboriginal Owners
Cats Assistance to Sterilize Inc, Australia
Ting Tang II, Newt & Rush, Crocket, Freddy, Nippy, Diddles, and Missy