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CFA News New issue of Fanc-e-Mews now available! The May/June edition of Fanc-e-Mews, CFA's free online magazine, has numerous exciting articles this month - we have a look at CFA's Top 10 Breeds; an explanation about Mesothelioma and Cats; and, an article about Protecting Your Pet from Pesky Parasites. The legislative group discusses cat leash laws. Our health section takes a look at genetics, plus Hot Weather Care Tips for Pets and How to Keep Foul Breath at Bay . We also have cartoons, two new poems, a world-wide cat show schedule, an events calendar, several press releases on pet products, consumer product reviews, plus much more! May 2008
On Friday 28 March, CFA is hosting a FREE seminar with lunch. The seminars, held at the Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar, Houston, will start at 10:00am with each of the WCC members introducing their associations. This will be followed by presentations from Dr. Bruce Elsey (litter requirements for cats), Dr. Melba Ketchum from Shelterwood Laboratories (DNA testing), Dr. Pam Fonti (Royal Canin Cat Diets), Dusty Rainbolt (Cat Wrangling Made Easy - maintaining peace & sanity in your multicat home), and Kathryn Sylvia (the America Bobtail). Please email CFA@cfa.org if you plan to attend. Friday Agenda (PDF) The 6 ring, 4 allbreed, 2 longhair/shorthair specialty ring show will take place on 29-30 March at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall D., Houston, TX. The show is conducted under CFA Show Rules and Show Standards. Show Flyer. Additional details can be found in our press release. March 2008
Top Ten Most Popular Breeds! According to the CFA registration statistics for 2007, following is the ranking for the Top Ten Breeds. Find full details in this PDF file. March 2008
Pet Safety on Valentine's Day - We all take delight in giving, and receiving, floral arrangements ….. especially on special occasions such as Valentine's Day. But if we, or the recipients, have pets, are we putting those pets in danger by placing pretty flowers within their reach? February 2008
Submit Grandstand Photos Online! Exhibitors can now submit their Grand Champion, Grand Premier or Distinguished Merit photos through our online catalog. GC/GP or DM photos may be submitted for either the Online Almanac, the CFA Yearbook, or for both publications. Full details here. January 2008
ATTENTION CFA CAT CLUBS! CFA is now offering show banner ads on the CFA web site show schedule. Full details can be found in our online catalog. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to advertise your show online! November, 2007
The Cat Behavior Answer Book is now available! There are hundreds of tiny quirks and kooky habits that make a cat a cat. This sturdy, fun-to-read handbook explains those catticisms and opens every cat lover's eyes to the complexity of feline behavior. To know them is to love them! Order your copy through CFA's online catalog. November, 2007
"Cutest Cat and Kid Digital Photo Contest" Winners The winners of the recent photo contest have been announced. A complete listing, with winning photos, can be found on For Kids ... About Cats. October, 2007
"Purrfect Holiday" is an exquisite, hand blown ornament made exclusively for The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) by the famous Christopher Radko. The quality and beauty of Radko's designs have made his ornaments instant heirlooms and treasured gifts since he produced his first collection twenty years ago. Six (6) inches high, this multi-colored ornament features both a longhair cat and a shorthair cat, and includes the CFA logo. Now on sale - $20.00 first, $15.00 each additional. Order yours today through our online catalog. October, 2007
Be Prepared During Hurricane Season! With the possibility of hurricanes forming in the Atlantic, residents of the southern United States should be sure to have a disaster plan in effect. CFA has articles related to disaster planning: Tips for Keeping Your Cat (or Dog) Safe During a Disaster and Disaster Preparedness: The Basics. We also have an affiliate program with Memtechs which offers an inventory and personal data storage program, FileoDex. Look for a FileoDex program review in our September/October issue of Fanc-e-Mews. August, 2007
Check out our new site for Feline Agility! Feline agility competitions are rapidly growing in popularity at cat shows around the world. August, 2007
We've introduced Snap Shots to our opening page! Snap Shots enhances links with visual previews of the destination page. We hope you think it's a great addition to assist in your journey through our site. Should you decide this is not for you, just click the Options icon in the upper right corner of the Snap Shot and opt-out. July, 2007
California AB 1634, proposing mandatory neuter/spay of all cats and dogs over the age of 6 months, was withdrawn by the author (Assembly Member Lloyd Levine) during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Local Government on July 11, 2007. We thank you all for your help and support! The bill will be reintroduced in January, 2008. Read our legislative alert for direction on what to do now. July, 2007
CFA NATIONAL AWARDS AND UPDATED PHOTOS! CFA held a gala awards banquet in Austin, TX on June 30, 2007 to present their annual awards. Photos of the 2006-2007 National Award Winners are now available -- the Top Twenty-five Cats, the Top Twenty-five Kittens, and the Top Twenty-five Cats in Premiership, plus awards for Hawaii and the International Division. In addition, the photos on our breed profile pages have been changed to showcase the breed winners from the 2006-2007 show season. We also have a newly designed slideshow of breeds available. Congratulations to the Best of the Best for the 2006-2007 show season! June 2007 Here are the Best of the Best for the 2006-2007 show season:
BEST CAT GC, BW, NW MELOSITOS WHITE OWL OF D'EDEN LOVER Copper Eyed White Persian Male Photo: © Chanan
BEST KITTEN GC, NW ENCHANTDLAIR NWA CORNFLAKE GIRL Tortoiseshell & White Sphynx Female Photo: © Larry Johnson
BEST CAT IN PREMIERSHIP GC, GP, NW FUZZY FOOT'S CONFETTI OF DEYDREAM Calico Manx Spay Photo: © Chanan 2006
Top Ten Most Popular Breeds! According to the CFA registration statistics for 2006, following is the ranking for the Top Ten Breeds. Find full details in this PDF file. June 2007
PET FOOD RECALL IN THE U.S. AND CANADA - March 16, 2007 - Menu Foods Income Fund today announced the precautionary recall of a portion of the dog and cat food it manufactured between December 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. The recall is limited to "cuts and gravy" style pet food in cans and pouches manufactured at two of the Fund's United States facilities. These products are both manufactured and sold under private-label and are contract-manufactured for some national brands. Additional Information | Recalled Cat Product Information. March, 2007 |
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Japanese Bobtail Named Best in Show! Grand Champion Wyndchymes Tess, a Mi-Ke Shorthair Japanese Bobtail, was named Best in Show at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship on Sunday, October 14, 2007. The show, held at Madison Square Garden, attracted over 300 pedigreed feline entries. The first runner-up was a Bluecream Persian, Grand Champion Astral Charm Give Me Kisses. Second runner up was a Brown Patched Tabby & White Longhair Scottish Fold kitten, Amber Snow Cayenne. Read the complete 
