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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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Features
Atlanta Selected to Host 2008 CFA International Cat Show
Nine hundred cats expected to compete for Best in Show award.

Winners of the "2nd Annual Cutest Cat and Kid Digital Photo Contest"
Winners chosen from the 122 entries entered in our photo contest were submitted from 27 US states and 4 Canadian provinces. "We are thrilled with the response to the contest," said CFA President Pam DelaBar. CFA appreciates the collaboration with Simon & Schuster to make this contest a reality.

Best in Show at CFA-Iams Cat Championship
Gradn Champion Platina Luna Blade Runner, a Russian Blue male, named Best in Show in New York City.

Iams Home 4 the Holidays - Finding A Million Pets a Home in Time for the Holidays

Meet the Baby - For many couples, their pet may be their first "baby." But how do you prepare your favorite four-legged friend for the newest two-legged addition to the family?


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
Ten Steps To Take When Bad Legislation Is Proposed in Your Area
YOU can have a voice in laws that affect your lives. You have a right to tell your elected officials of your viewpoint on proposed laws that affect you and your pet.

Current CFA Legislative Group Alerts

Have You Heard About Pending Legislation?

Install the CFA Toolbar!
Our new CFA Toolbar will make it so much easier to navigate our site! We've included a large number of handpicked links to the most frequently visited pages as well as to important information, such as legislative alerts. Stay in touch with CFA - download and install your toolbar now!

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.

First Whole-Pet Health and Wellness Web Site Launches
A new online platform that redefines how pet owners approach pet care has been launched with WebVet (www.webvet.com).

Spreading from Pet to Owner, or Vice Versa?
Most veterinarians and researchers believe there is little risk of pets transmitting diseases to their owners and vice versa.

FDA Approves First and Only Single-dose Antibiotic for Dogs and Cats
Convenia provides up to 14 days of antibiotic treatment in a single dose for the most common skin infections in dogs and cats.


Press Releases

Petmate's New Sassy Saucers Serve Up Serious Fashion
Petmate's® new Sassy Saucers Gift Set™ brings the art of fine dining into feline and canine homes.

Yeowww! Stinkies Catnip Sardines win industry magazine’s 2008 “Editors’ Choice” Award
Yeowww! Stinkies Catnip Sardines, made by DuckyWorld Products, Inc., won the coveted 2008 “Editors’ Choice” award from Pet Product News International, the industry’s leading trade magazine.

Petmate's Barnhome 3 Fantastic for Feral Felines
Barnhome 3 has several features to protect cats from the elements, including a rain gutter and extended door overhang.


Breed Profile Consumer Reviews
Breed Spotlight: Norwegian Forest Cat
These are the cats that explored the world with the Vikings, and which are believed to have left their progeny on the shores of North America as a legacy to the future.
Product Reviews
Consumer report on the Petmate Litter Catcher Mat. The mat is made of vinyl-like material with a solid, non-slip backing and soft tufts on the top that catch the stray litter as cats walk across it.

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."

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 --

    Report on CFA International Cat Show
    Saying Goodbye is Never Easy
    Cat Writers' Association Contest Award Winners
    Most Popular Cat Names
    Product Review of Petmate Kitty Hut
    Disaster and Evacuation Preparedness

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