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Federal Government Relations Consultant
2008-05-30 10:32:00 To ensure continuity in our Federal legislation efforts, the American Kennel Club has entered into an agreement on an interim basis with William N. LaForge of Winstead PC to represent us in Washington, DC. As associates at McGuiness Norris and Williams in DC, Bill and Dr James Holt worked closely together on several AKC issues and Bill?s former experience as Chief Counsel of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Chief Legislative Counsel and Chief of Staff to Senator Thad Cochran proved invaluable to us. A registered lobbyist, Bill specializes in federal government relations, and represents businesses and other organizations with public policy interests before the US Congress and federal executive branch agencies. More About: Government , Consultant , Relations , Federal Government
What you should know about traveling with your pet
2008-05-27 12:22:00 Planning and Preparation Planning and preparation are necessary when traveling with family pets. Consider whether your pet is comfortable when traveling. Some animals, like some people, function better in familiar surroundings. A car-sick animal can make a trip miserable for everyone. Some dogs and cats cannot withstand the rigors of travel due to illness, injury, or temperament. If this is the case, discuss options such as using a reliable pet-sitter or a clean, well-managed boarding facility with your veterinarian. If you will be staying with friends along the way, be considerate. Find out in advance if the pet is welcome. The same goes for hotels, motels, parks, and campgrounds. Always check whether pets are allowed or kennel facilities are available. If the pet must be left alone in a hotel room, place a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and inform the maid and the front desk. Consider bringing along a portable kennel for use in hotel rooms or the homes of friends or relatives w... More About: Traveling
Orange Blossom Cats Show June 28-29, 2008
2008-05-27 12:21:00 Orange Blossom Cats Show June 28-29, 2008 Showhall:VFW Hall5303 16th StreetOrange, TX 77630 Judges: Edwards(A, Kovic(A, Harrison(A, Jones(A, TBA(SP),Savant(A, Mays(A, Whyte(A, TBA(A, TBA(SP) Entry Clerk: Sherry Kern111 Caywood South, Lumberton, TX 77657409-755-0447kernelkatz@yahoo.com More About: Orange
Volunteer Cat Club Cat Show June 21-22, 2008
2008-05-27 12:18:00 Volunteer Cat Club Cat Show June 21-22, 2008 Showhall:Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center3171 ParkwayPigeon Forge, TN 37863 Judges: Chappetta(SP), E.Hammond(SP), M.Hammond(SP), S.Smith(SP), Higgins(SP), Whyte(SP), Chisholm(SP), Manning(SP), Savant(A, Ray(A, Webb(A, Whyte(A Entry Clerk: Kim Chenault1816 Boesel Ave., Kettering, OH 45429937-367-4995KChenault@yahoo.com Info:Stephanie Smith, 423-261-2049, holyfold@yahoo.com More About: Volunteer
NoCo LoCo Cat Club Cat Show June 21, 2008
2008-05-27 12:16:00 NoCo LoCo Cat Club Cat Show June 21, 2008 Showhall:First National Bank Exhibition Hall, Larimer County Fairgrounds5280 Arena CircleLoveland, CO Judges: Becknell(A, Yamada(A, H.DeVilbiss(A, Jacobsen(SP), Kovic(A, Yamada(SP), Fisher(A, Mattingly(A Other: 1 day, 8 ring alternative format show. 6 Allbreed, 2 Specialty rings. Info:Jackie Rose, cuddlebugpersians@msn.com
Household Pet Kitten Standings 2008: 1- 40
2008-05-14 15:21:00 Int'l Regn Name Rgn Score 1 1 Drops O Jupiter of Cristalcats NE 6391 2 1 Courtney MA 6302 3 1 Furarri MP 6203 4 1 April of Kingsransom GL 6128 5 2 Annie GL 5979 6 1 Miss Pixie2magic SW 5934 7 2 Miss Lacey SW 5914 8 2 Daddys Lil Memory of Marbleglen MA 5886 9 3 Painted Pony SW 5874 10 2 Salt City Sadie of Purfur MP 5870 11 1 Silvr Nugget of Luvpurrs SE 5798 12 2 Purrhiss Hilton NE 5777 13 3 Red Rocket Express MA 5690 14T 4T Garth MA 5682 14T 4T Fiona MA 5682 16 2 Ga Marlos A Caribbean Breeze SE 5542 17 6 Furla MA 5533 18 7 Hunter MA 5492 19 3 Legolas MP 5477 20 1 Ay Chihuahua of Txnkats SC 5409 21 3 BJ of Pentaclecats NE 5405 22 4 Spencer NE 5342 23 8 Saber MA 5264 24 3 Troubleshooter SE 5263 25 9 Miss Vivian MA 5248 26 4 Bayou Silver Bell SE 5247 27 4 Maggie MP 5193 28 2 Embers And Fire SC 5128 29 1 Fruity Pebbles of Dramatails NW 5057 30 5 Delilah MP 5051 31 5 Bear Bear SE 4950 32 5 Nicole RRR Itchy NE 4769 33 10 Gandalf The White of Luvp... More About: Household , Kitten , 2008
Garden City Cat Club Cat Show June 21-22, 2008
2008-05-13 18:28:00 Garden City Cat Club Show hall:Mary Winspear Center2243 Beacon AvenueSidney, B.C., Canada V8L 1W9 Judges: Patrick(A, Barrett(A, Rhea(A, Hawksworth-Weitz(A, Patrick(SP), Barrett(SP), Rhea(SP), Hawksworth-Weitz(SP), Patrick(A, Barrett(A, Rhea(A, Hawksworth-Weitz(A, Burch(SP), Crockett(SP), Judge(SP) Entry Clerk: Lucy Robinsonlucy_robinson@worldnet.att.net Other: Alternative format; limited to 125 cats. Info:Alan and Marilyn McCorkindale, 250-642-2915 Flyer:http://www.tinamcpeak.com/2008showh ome.htm More About: Garden , June
Cloud Nine Cat Club Cat Show June 7, 2008
2008-05-13 18:26:00 Cloud Nine Cat Club Show hall:Otaku Sangyo Plaza PIO1-20-20 Minami Kamata OtakuTokyo, Japan 144-0035 Info:Yumeko Katoh, 028-627-2050, yume_co@c9cc.org More About: June , Cloud , Cloud Nine
Championship Cat Standings 1-20
2008-05-13 18:04:00 Championship Cat Standings 1-20 Int'l Breed Name Breed Score 1 1 MTNest Midnight Cowboy MC 13555 2 1 Luvpurrs Ice Age of Sazikatz TO 13148 3 1 Catbalu Indiana SR 13001 4 1 L Amour de La Vie Enrique of Albedo PS 12987 5 1 Sunstone Heatwave of Salatana OC 12919 6 2 MTNest Dark Side of The Moon MC 12797 7 1 Cattycats Lord Kobori Enshu OS 12796 8 1 Melody's Arkansas HI 12681 9 1 Elamante Annhu AB 12609 10 2 Vador Du Prince de La Nuit PS 12503 11 1 Quinsigamond Johan NF 12072 12 1 Echoglen Sampson of Catnip RD 11933 13 1 Kokopellirex Everett CR 11888 14 1 MC 11846 15 1 Starghatts Deryni of Pirateslair BI 11824 16 1 Zeedaz Nikila SI 11712 17 1 Smoothies Nudie Garland SX 11660 18 1 Batifoleurs Wild Illusion BG 11622 19 1 Kelloggs Love Echoes On AS 11576 20 4 Lostcoast Abreu MC 11562 More About: Championship
Kitten Standings 1-20
2008-05-13 17:06:00 Kitten Standings : 1-20 Int'l Breed Name Breed Score 1 1 Kelloggs Love Echoes On AS 8201 2 1 Elamante Annhu AB 8032 3 1 MTNest Dark Side of The Moon MC 7986 4 1 Shaynacats Soars Like N Eagle Scout PS 7963 5 2 LAPD Sex Pistol MC 7830 6 2 Aradia Fenwick Isles Hobgoblin AB 7639 7 1 Katsnjazz Avalon TA 7469 8 3 Cascademtn Deschutes MC 7426 9 1 Bewitched Great Balls O Fire SB 7419 10 1 El-Dia Winter Magic of Synergy SI 7402 11 1 Hillstblues Blazing Orange Cloud SO 7394 12 2 Woodlyn Foxglove PS 7330 13 3 Whozz Hiram Walker PS 7273 14 4 Berryhille High Hope of Tinaz PS 7258 15 4 Cascademtn McKenzie MC 7210 16 1 Kokopellirex Lucas of Kingsransom CR 7139 17 2 Sibano Sienna Snap SB 7138 18 1 Ladiluck Butterbean of Gizana ES 7126 19 1 Minusdetails Big Bopper CY 7111 More About: Kitten
Ft. Worth Feline Fanciers Cat Show
2008-05-08 09:53:00 Ft. Worth Feline FanciersJune 14, 2008 Show hall:Central Texas Room, Amon G. Carter Exhibits Building, Will Rogers Memorial Complex3401 W. Lancaster AvenueFort Worth, TX 76107 Entry Clerk: Cheryl Hogan8800 Summit Point Ct., Ft Worth, TX 76179-3180817-236-8111Fax: 817-236-8248Cheryl@glory2glory.com Other: 8 Rings (6 Allbreed, 2 Specialty) Info:Joe Edwards & Caroline Fralia, 817-926-7822, Fralia@aol.comhttp://www.ftworthfeline.or g
Mysticats Cat Club Cat Show
2008-05-08 09:50:00 Mysticats Cat Club June 7-8, 2008 Show hall:West Warwick Civic Center100 Factory StreetWest Warwick, RI 02893 Judges: F.Hicks, Madison, E.Hammond, M.Hammond, Knapp, Webb, Seliskar, S.Smith, Sessler, Manning Entry Clerk: David Nudleman516-599-1708brightstonerags8@aol. com Other: 10 rings, all Specialty. Info:Clint Knapp, 860-267-0496, pentaclecats@sbcglobal.net Flyer:http://www.twocatsweb.com/mysticats
SoCal ExoTICA Cat Club Cat Show
2008-05-08 09:47:00 SoCal ExoTICA Cat Club May 18, 2008 Show hall:Arcadia Masonic Center50 W. Duarte RoadArcadia, CA 91007 Judges:Ritzinger(A, Portelas(A, H.Roberts(SP), J.Roberts(SP), Ritzinger(SP), H.Roberts(A, J.Roberts(A, Chisholm(SP) Other:Alternative format one-day show. Info:Don Wright, 562-697-2389, doggonrite@gmail.comhttp://socalexotica.c om/ More About: Exotica
Enchanted Cat Club Cat Show
2008-05-08 09:45:00 Enchanted Cat Club May 10-11, 2008 Show hall:School Arts Building, Expo New Mexico300 San Pedro Blvd. NEAlbuquerque, NM 87198 Judges: Tullo(A, Shields(A, Kajon(A, Unangst(A, Jacobsen(SP), Harrison(A, Jones(A, Cunningham(A, Anderson(A, Stinson(SP) Entry Clerk: Jeane Camarenajeane@webekatz.com Info:Pat Harding, 505-298-4513, catharding@cs.comhttp://enchantedcatclub. com/felinefiesta.htm More About: Enchanted
LECTRO Thermo Kitty Sill w/Heat
2008-05-07 12:27:00 A great new window perch for your cat. Sturdiest, most attractive, easy to assemble cat sill on the market. Adjustable to any windowsill using provided VelcroŽ fasteners. Screws are provided for more permanent attachment. Supports over 40 pounds. The surface of the bed will remain 12° to 15° above ambient air temperature and warm to 102° when in use. Dual thermostat. Super soft orthopedic foam. Washable faux lambskin. Size - 14" x 24" surface, 6 watt Recommended for year-round indoor use. Limited one-year warranty. Click Here for more information More About: Kitty , Heat
What you should know about selecting a cat.
2008-05-03 09:55:00 Pets are an important part of the American household. Your pet-owning experience will be most enjoyable if you carefully consider which pet best suits your family, home, and lifestyle. The primary reason pets are given up to animal shelters is unfulfilled expectations, so make an informed decision. Take time, involve your family, and give careful consideration to the following questions before selecting a cat. What's special about cats? Cats make wonderful companions. Their entertaining antics and affectionate behaviors have endeared these animals to millions of owners for thousands of years. Easily house-trained and relatively low maintenance, cats make good indoor pets and most will readily adapt to a variety of environments. What choices do you have in cats? Purebred and mixed-breed cats come in a variety of shapes (head, ears, body, and tail), sizes, colors, personalities, and hair coats. Purebred cats have been selectively bred to enhance certain physical and behavioral charac...
About National Pet Week
2008-05-03 09:52:00 National Pet Week was jointly founded in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA, and is now widely celebrated throughout the United States and other parts of the world. In 2007, the week will be observed May 6-12. Each year, its goals are: to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine. More About: National
National Pet Week Reminds Animal Lovers That 'Pets Jazz up Our Lives'.
2008-05-03 09:51:00 SCHAUMBURG, Ill. ? National Pet Week, May 4-10, celebrates America's more than 172 million companion animals, and the remarkable role they play in improving the quality of our lives. All across the nation, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and others will use this opportunity to educate the public on how pets improve human health, and how pet owners can return the favor. Dr. Gary S. Brown, a candidate for vice president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), says his animal clinic will be busy doing public outreach programs during Pet Week. "It's a really fun atmosphere for both people and pets," he explains. "Along with discounted service, we have a poster contest for children. One of the things that makes this contest fun is that a couple of the anchormen from the local television station volunteer their own time to serve as the judges." Public response is strong; Dr. Brown says that his clinic received 470 entries to its poster contest last year and people ... More About: Jazz , Pets , Animal , Lovers
What you should know about choosing a veterinarian for your pet.
2008-05-03 09:48:00 Today's pets are living longer, healthier lives thanks to the availability of high quality medical services and pet-owners' careful monitoring of their animals for early signs of illness. With so much attention being given by owners to their pets' daily needs, doesn't it make sense to take some time in selecting the veterinarian who will become that pet's health care provider? When choosing your family's veterinarian, use the same care and criteria that you would in selecting a physician or dentist. Think about what is important to you. Location? Convenient hours? Range of medical services? Friendliness and commitment of doctors and staff? Payment options? Your goal should be to find the veterinarian who you believe can best meet your pet's medical needs and with whom you feel comfortable in establishing a long-term relationship. The veterinarian you select will want to maintain an ongoing history of your pet, including health records that detail immunizations, reactions... More About: Veterinarian
With Garden Season Be Aware of Tomatoe Plants
2008-04-24 11:00:00 If you are growing your own tomatoes, keep your pets away from them. Tomatoes contain atropine, a product sometimes used to treat eye problems in animals. But too much atropine can cause dilated pupils, tremors and heart arrhythmias. The leaves and stems of tomato plants have particularly high levels of atropine. More About: Garden , Plants , Season , Aware
New- Iams Healthy Naturals for Cats
2008-04-22 09:52:00 Recommended For Normally active adult cats 1 year and older. Product Information Iams Healthy Naturals encourages your cat's active spirit. It contains high-quality protein from salmon for strength and agility. The natural proteins, vegetables, grains and fruits in Iams Healthy Naturals also provide your cat with 100% complete and balanced nutrition. All of this with the tempting taste of Atlantic salmon that'll result in a healthy purr. Vitamin E and antioxidants to help promote a strong immune systemAdded vitamins, minerals and amino acidsNo added fillers, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives100% complete and balanced nutrition through natural proteins, vegetables, grains and fruits Calories 3,813 kcal/kg, 362 kcal/cup Ingredients Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Meal, Chicken Meal, Salmon, Brewer Rice, Ground Whole Grain Barley, Corn Grits, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Egg Product, Natural Chicken Flavor, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, Animal Fat (pr... More About: Cats
What is an AAFCO statement?
2008-04-22 09:48:00 The "AAFCO statement of nutritional adequacy or purpose" ? also called a "nutrition claim" or "complete and balanced statement" ? identifies which life stage and/or lifestyle the product has been approved for. Under AAFCO regulations, this statement must be substantiated by the manufacturer. AAFCO recognizes three methods for substantiating the claim: Laboratory analysis Finished product is compared to minimum nutritional values established by AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for dogs or cats. Label states: "ABC Dog (Cat) Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog (Cat) Food Nutrient Profiles for (appropriate life stage)." Feeding trials Finished product that has been laboratory tested is fed to dogs or cats according to AAFCO protocols. Label states: "Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that ABC Dog (Cat) Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for (appropriate life stage)." Analysis comparable in nutritional adequacy ... More About: Statement
A Brief overview of the Bombay cat breed.
2008-04-15 13:13:00 Nikki Horner is given credit for developing this breed after hearing many people stating that ?I?d love to own a panther?. So from her Louisville, Kentucky home she set out to develop a Panther like cat. Her goal was on producing a copper-eyed black shorthaired cat with the exotic appearance of a ?mini? or ?parlor panther?. So she started her development of the breed in 1953 by selecting of a Black American Shorthair male with deep colored copper eyes and a Grand Champion Sable Burmese female. After a long process of breeding she became able to consistently produce a black cat. The Bombay achieved CFA Championship status in 1976. Bombay?s are very unique cats. Many Bombays can be leashed trained and love to play ?fetch?. The Bombay is very outgoing and are very intelligent. They love to greet visitors ( they sure will not hide ) to your home and interact well with children. Bombays get along well with other pets. Bombay?s are true lap cats, they love to sit on their owners laps... More About: Overview , Breed
Feline Agility -- What is it?
2008-04-15 08:47:00 Cat Agility involves leading or getting your cat through an obstacle course. The course consists of Hurdles, Hoops, Weave Pools, and Stairs. Cats enter the ring and are given some time to get use to the ring.Once a cat gets use to the ring the cat is lead through the course by it's handler ( the handler uses a toy- such a s lure toy). The handler should not touch the cat but can entice or encourage the cat around the course.The cat is timed during it's run through the course. Timing starts when the cat touches first obstacle and ends when last obstacle is completed. The score is not only based on time but, number of obstacles completed, if the cat completes all obstacles, bonus points are given for seconds under the maximum allowed time of 4 minutes 30 seconds.Cat Agility events are fun for the whole family. The cats are quite entertaining. Many of the cats will have no problem getting through the course, while others think the object is to put their handler through the ... More About: Feline
2006-2007 Agility Season End Winners
2008-04-11 12:33:00 Ranking Name Score Region 1 Zehnder's Twyla Mooner of Hitails Abyssinian 3236 7 2 Wyndchymes Tess Japanese Bobtail 2163 1 3 Wyndchymes Fletch Japanese Bobtail 1983 1 4 Thorsteinson's Disco 1527 7 5 3Janes Sparkle Plenty Abyssinian 1481 5 6 Kini Household Pet 1175 1 7 Gray Castle Miracle Max Somali 1079 2 8 Cynful's Right on Target Russian Blue 1062 7 9 NuDawnz Little Sister American Bobtail 1025 4 10 Ocigatos Meritage of Wildtracks Ocicat 895 3 11 - tie Racing Rat Rightaway Turkish Van 814 2 11 - tie Nascat Turbo Charged Maine Coon 814 3 More About: Season , Winners , Agility
Up Coming Cat Shows
2008-04-09 15:09:00 Cincinnati Cat ClubDuke Energy Center, 525 Elm StreetInfo: PK Services, 239 Mitchell Road, Wilmington, OH 45177April 13-15, 2008Sushi Cats Cat FanciersFairplex, 1101 McKinley AvenuePOMONA, CAApril 14; entry limit 225Info: Regina Shaffer, 1663 Rose Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223.951-769-2949. Fax 951-769-2859. Email caprino@verizon.netJust Cat-In Around Cat Fanciers.Allen Park Community Center, 15800 White StreetApril 14; entry limit 225Info: Lori Vicars, 100 Slate Lane, Greer, SC 29650864-877-1331. Fax 864-877-8745 Email: aunpawz@gmail.comUtah Cat FanciersUtah State Fairgrounds - Promontory Building, 155 North 1000 WestApril 11; entry limit 225.Info: Gary Sapp, 3785 S 220 W , West Valley City, UT 84119Email: karen-gary@worldnet.att.net
Birman Personality
2008-03-18 18:22:00 Birmans are affectionate, gentle, and faithful companions with an air of dignity that seems to invite adoration by their human companions. As former temple cats, Birmans seem to have become accustomed to adoration. They are very intelligent and affectionate, according to fanciers, and very people-oriented. They will generally greet visitors with curiosity rather than fear. Because of their gentle temperaments, Birmans are easy to handle, care for, and show, and they make ideal pets for anyone who wants quiet companions that will offer love and affection in return for just a little well-deserved worship. More About: Personality
Upcoming Events
2008-03-18 18:17:00 April 2008Apr 3-6. England, Birmingham: British Small Animal Veterinary Association * Professionals Only Apr 17-20. NC, Kitty Hawk: 1st Flight Veterinary Conference * Professionals Only Apr 18-21. MD, Baltimore: Central Veterinary Conference East * Professionals Only More About: Events , Upcoming
Top Ten Most Popular Breeds
2008-03-18 18:14:00 1 -- Persian 2 -- Maine Coon 3 -- Exotic 4 -- Abyssinian 5 -- Siamese 6 -- Ragdoll 7 -- Sphynx 8 -- Birman 9 -- American Shorthair 10 -- Oriental More About: Popular , Breeds
CFA to Host the World Cat Congress in Houston, Texas, on March 28-31, 2008
More articles from this author:2008-03-18 18:11:00 The annual meeting of the World Cat Congress will be hosted by CFA, and features meetings and seminars on March 28 and 31, and a CFA All Breed Cat Show on March 29-30. 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. 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. More About: Texas , The World , Host 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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