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Welcome to Fanc-e-Mews
a FREE online publication of The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.

Manx - longhair In this issue, we offer a spotlight on one of our CFA recognized breeds, suggest a book or two, and tell you where to find a CFA cat show in your area. Our feature articles include a potpourri of everything from interesting stories and articles, to recent press releases, to consumer product reviews, to the occasional game, etc. We also advise on legislative hotspots and public affairs issues that affect cats around the country. In our health section, you will find information that will help to make the life of your cats a happy and healthy one. In addition, we invite you to browse through our classified advertising section where you'll find lots of interesting and unique cat items!

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Coming Soon Enter Our Contest
CFA-Iams Cat Championship Coming to NYC!
Fine felines and New Yorkers will be purrfect friends when the 2008 CFA-Iams Cat Championship returns October 18-19 to Madison Square Garden. 		2nd Annual Cutest Cat & Kid Digital Photo Contest
The 2007 contest was a huge success, so we're doing it again! Entries accepted August 1st through September 15th.
Full contest details.

Features
It's Hurricane Season: Do You Know How to Protect Your Pets?
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters offers tips on how to keep your pets safe. 		Fall Hazards: How to Keep Your Pet Safe
Many of the things we use to tend to yards and gardens to prepare for the pending cold, to winterize cars, and to keep fall pests away contain substances that are toxic to pets.

The Collection of the CFA Foundation
The CFA Foundation was established on June 22, 1990 by the CFA Board of Directors as a forum to educate the general public about the existence and history of the cat.

Legislation CFA News
Perceptions, Myths and Misperceptions
The main objects of cat people are to PRESERVE the cherished pedigreed breeds, PROMOTE the value of all cats whether pedigreed, random-bred or feral and to PROTECT both cats and cat ownership.

Current CFA Legislative Group Alerts

Have You Heard About Pending Legislation?

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Stay connected to CFA, stay informed, and have our hand-picked links at your fingertips.

CFA Awareness Decals
Help promote awareness of CFA, plus be recognized as a fellow cat fancier or owner.

CFA Cat ShowCatch a Show!
Visit a Cat Show near you! We've included a listing of licensed CFA cat shows around the world. Plan to attend a show in your local area!


Feline Health
Genetics and Your Cat
Our latest feature is answers to your questions about common genetics issues.

CATalyst Council Forms to Address Feline Health Care
The CATalyst Council, Inc. announces its formation to address alarming statistics about feline health care and welfare in the United States.

AVMA Launches Podcast for Pet Owners
AVMA Animal Tracks will feature AVMA staff interviewing veterinary experts from around the country and discussing topics such as pet health and safety tips, the threat of diseases that can spread from animals to humans and the surprising variety of roles veterinarians play in ensuring animal and human health across the globe.

Vaccines: What Cat Owners Need to Know
Does my cat really need these vaccines? Why does a cat, destined to be an indoor-only cat, need to be dragged her into the vet clinic every year for vaccines?

Cat Lovers Have Reason To Celebrate
Morris Animal Foundation Receives $1 Million Donation From Hill's For Cat Health Research.

WORKSHOP: Animal Reflexology And Other Natural Therapies
November 1-2, 2008, Vancouver, Canada. Natural therapies once thought to be only for humans are now becoming increasingly popular with our companion animals. This workshop covers reflexology, acupressure, holistic pulsing and energy balancing techniques to maintain good health and to assist during times of ill health especially recovery from trauma or surgery.


Press Releases
The Pet Care Services Association Provides Training for Entrepreneurs
A four day educational event offers learning opportunities and intensive seminars designed to to provide information on how best to either start or expand a pet care business.

Petmate's New Hooded Litter Pans Feature Microban Antimicrobial Protection
The standard Petmate Hooded Litter Pan set is available in Large and Jumbo sizes to accommodate just about any feline. Both feature generous interior space and are available in tasteful Twilight Blue or neutral Speckled Dove to blend into any home décor.

Petmate's Cat Furniture Goes from Meow … to Wow!
Felines are flying high with a collection that includes an improved Kitty Cat Playhouse, Kitty Hut, Kitty Cat Condo and Scratching Posts.

Petmate® Debuts Revamped Website
The redesigned Petmate® site has been re-engineered to feature everything from detailed product information to helpful tips on training and animal health.

Breed Profile Consumer Reviews
Breed Spotlight: Exotic
For busy people who like the look of a Persian but don’t have time for the daily grooming demands, the Exotics are the best kept secret of the cat fancy. 		Product Reviews
Consumer reports on the Petmate® Fresh Flow® Pet Fountain and the JAKKS Pacific Cat Carrier, a CFA branded product.

Just for Laughs Poet's Corner
Just for Laughs
Award-winning cartoonist Stephanie Piro is a regular in our features area and provides another delightful cartoon. Stephanie is joined by Steve Langille who produces single panel cartoons called "Strange Breed", and Jerry King, one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today. 		In the Poet's Corner
Betsy Stowe, an award-winning freelance writer and photographer, is a regular contributor to our "Poet's Corner." We also have a poem by Jennifer Green for you to enjoy.

New Books Classified Ads
What's New in Cat Books?
We take a look at the new and exciting recently-released books all about felines and their care.

Recommended Reading and Breed Books
A compilation of interesting cat books to delight the taste of all readers, along with breed specific books that will provide historical information as well as care guides for individual breeds.

Fanc-e-Classifieds
Be sure and visit Fanc-e-Classifieds which is the purr-fect one-stop shopping place for all your feline needs! You'll enjoy looking through the many varied, useful, intriguing and interesting items that are available. Additional advertisers are being added on a regular basis! We suggest you bookmark this page, and stop by regularly!

In Our Next Issue

Check out what's coming in the next issue --

    CFA International Show Coming to Atlanta, GA!
    Report on CFA-Iams Cat Championship
    Spreading from Pet to Owner, or Vice Versa?
    Meeting the New Baby
    Product Review of Petmate Kitty Hut
    Yeowww! Stinkies Catnip Sardines Win Industry Magazine’s 2008 “Editors’ Choice”

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