Conference misery::feline

    When is the show at the Centrum (CFF International)?
    
    Anyone have the stats??
    

    The CFF International show will be held in June.  I think it's the 12th
    and 13th.
    
    I'll be bringing PITA to the show.  Her first show as an alter.
    
    Holly
    

    
    What are the times for the cat show in Burlington, MA?

    If I remember correctly, Saturday: 10:00 to 5:00 and on Sunday: 9:00
    to 4:00.
    Karen

    There will be a cat show this weekend June 5 & 6th at the Boxborough
    Host Hotel in Boxborough Ma.  The hallopens at 9:00 and will close
    early (maybe 3ish) due to a regional banquet being held on Saturday
    nite.  You are welcome to come and see the kitties. As for entrance
    fee, it may be that you can just leave a donation at the door for the
    Winn Foundation.  Since we haven't advertised I don't expect that there
    will be many people coming.  There should be plenty of cats and a good
    chance to see some of the best kitties in the Region or at least meet
    their owners. :'}
    Karen
    dtn: 229-7778

    There is also a cat show next weekend in Worcester, MA.
    
    CFF will be holding their fourth annual international cat show at the
    Worcester Centrum June 12&13.  I'm not sure of the admission price. 
    Hours are 10:00-5:00.  There'll be about 250 cats there.  and LOTS of
    wonderful vendors (for anyone who saw me shirt with Kyra painted on it,
    the guy who did the painting will be there).  
    
    Hope to see everyone there!  This promises to be a GREAT show!!  
    
    Holly
    

    The White Glove Society (a Northwest Region Birman club) will be
    holding it's 2nd Annual CFA show at the San Mateo Expo in San Mateo, CA
    on June 19-20, 1993.  The show will be in Oak Hall.  The show will be
    open to the public from 10:00 - 4:00 both days.  
    
    See ya there!
    
    Jo

    BOScats will be holding The International Cat Association show this
    weekend in Boston.  That is: Sat. July 3rd and Sunday July 4th at the
    Cyclorama aka Boston Center for the Arts on the corner of Tremont
    Streets and Clarendon.  The hours are 9-5:00 both days.  
    Karen
    

    The New Hampshire Feline Fanciers will be holding a CFA sanctioned cat
    show on July 24th and 25th, 1993.
    
    The show hall is the Sheraton Tara Wayfarer in Bedford, New Hampshire.
    Admission is: Adults - $5.00, Seniors and Kids - $4.00, kids under 7
    free.  Hours would be 9:00 to 5:00.
    
    

    For those of you who don't know, there's a cat show in Fitchburg this
    weekend.  It's a CFF show.  It's being held at the Wallace Civic
    center, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00-5:00.  
    
    Send me mail if you need specific directions.
    
    Holly
    

    
    
    Sorry, I missed this one.  Is there another scheduled in Massachusets
    this Fall?
    
    
    Thanks,
    
    Eleanor

    Yup, there is one in Framingham this Sunday.  It's at the high school.
    
    Holly
    

    Thanks for that posting, Holly!  I was all set to go a week from
    Sunday, and would have missed it!!
    
    The Framingham cat show is great!  I only wish I had a cat to show this
    time around.
    
    -Roberta
    

    Holly, do you mean Keefe Tech. Vocational School, or Framingham High
    School??  It has always been at Keefe.  If it's at the high school, it
    will be neat to go back inside, since I haven't been back there since
    1978!!
    
    -Roberta
    

    Whoops!  It's a Keefe tech vocational school.  If anyone needs
    directions, let me know.
    
    Holly
    

    Oh yeah, Roberta.  It used to be that the Framingham show was the 4th
    weekend in September.  However, a few years ago, that weekend was 
    Rosh Hashanah and our show manager that year was jewish.  We asked to
    switch it to the weekend before and have kept it there ever since.
    
    Holly
    

    
    Well I've never been to a cat show and would love to go one of 
    these days. Holly, would you kindly post the directions?
    If its not more than an hours drive from Seabrook I would love to go.
    
    Thanks, 
    
    Shaw

    Shaw,
    
    I'll save Holly some time and post directions.  If she sees I have
    screwed up, she can correct me.  :^)
    
    From the North:
    ==============
    
    Take your favorite way to Route 495 South.  Follow 495 to the Route 9
    EAST exit (I do not know the exit number... 23 possibly??)  Anyway, it
    is clearly marked Route 9 East, and is the next set of exits after the
    Route 20 exits in Marlboro.  Follow Route 9 East to the 5th(?) set of
    traffic lights.  (You will be exiting onto Route 9 from 495 in Southboro,
    and Framingham is several miles from there.)  At this set of lights you
    should be at the intersection of Temple Street, with Finally Michael's
    Restaurant on the right.  Take a right onto Temple Street.  At the end
    of Temple Street, turn left onto Salem End Road.  At the first set of
    lights, turn right onto Winter Street.  Follow Winter Street until you
    see Keefe Tech. Vocational School on the left.
    
    If you wish, you could follow 495 to the Mass Pike (exit after Route
    9), and take the Pike East to the Framingham Route 9 East exit.  The
    second set of lights will be the Temple Street intersection.
    
    Warning:  Parking is a B*tch!  Best to arrive as early as possible
    (gate opens at 9:00, I think.)
    
    Hope these directions take you where they are intended to!!
    
    -Roberta
    

    Or if you'd prefer, instead of taking the right at Finally Michaels,
    Winter St. does run off of route 9, just stay on route 9 for another
    1/4 mile or so and you'll see Winter St. on your right.  If you miss
    it, take the Main St. exit (next exit up) and at the end of the ramp,
    take a right back onto Salem end Road and then at the lights, take a
    left onto Winter St.
    
    Lori

    Yeah, Lori, that would work too!!
    
    -Roberta (who grew up in Framingham and misses it!!)
    

    I grew up in Framingham too. :-)
    
    Lori

    
    Thanks again Roberta and Lori,  did anyone estimate how long a drive 
    this is. Roberta mentioned to try to be there by 9:00... If this is any
    furthur than 1 hours ride, it would be impossible to get the kids up
    on a Sunday any earlier than 8:00 . How long do these shows usualy 
    go on... Is there any more cat shows in the near future that might be 
    any closer to Southern NH. 
    
    Shaw

    Shaw,
    
    From Nashua it would take about an hour to get to Framingham, so if
    you're further than Nashua, count on at least an hour if not more.
    
    Lori

    
    re: last,  I live by beach in Seabrook. So if it is going to take us 
    a few hours and we need to be there by 9:00 I don't think it will work.
    Sundays are very hard to round everybody up that early. ;-(
    
    I am realy looking forward to someday meet some of the wonderful people 
    in this file. and more so the cats. I have never seen a Rex in purrson
    or a scottish fold or .... ;-(
    
    Shaw

    Shaw, you don't have to be there by 9:00.  I only mentioned that for
    parking purposes, but I'm sure you will find somewhere to park at any
    time you arrive.  It's just a pain to find a space, that's all.  People
    come and go at all hours of the day.
    
    Sorry, didn't mean to imply you would never find a place to park!
    
    -Roberta
    

    Shaw, 
    
    You don't really need to be there by 9:00.  The parking isn't the
    greatest, so if you arrive later, then you just may have to walk
    further.  The show runs all day long.  Hours are 9:00-5:00.  You can
    arrive anywhere in that timeframe.  
    
    Oh, and BTW, I'll have a cornish rex that I'm showing as well as 4
    kittens for sale.  If you do go, stop by the Raffle.  I'll be there. 
    My kitties will be close by.
    
    Holly
    

    
    I've been to shows at Keefe several times, and we usually don't get
    there until early afternoon, and it usually just means you have park on
    the other side of the building from the entrance.  No big deal. 
    
    We're (me and my Sandy) planning to come, I'll bring pictures of the
    kittens.  Looking forward to meeting a few of you there.  Rendezvous
    at the Raffle periodically?
    
    What's the secret password/handshake to be recognized as a feliner?
    
    len.
    

    
    Ditto on what Len said. Hey Len, if you have any pictures of the wild
    bunch bring them. I have not yet read about "your Sandy" in this file
    so I take it she is your girlfriend. I just called my girlfriend
    Rose and made sure it was ok with her to change our plans for this 
    Sunday and come and meet all you wonderful people and cats..... ;-)
    
    So what's the password.. 
    
    We are planning on being there in the morning.
    
    Shaw 

    I may just swing by in the morning myself.  I'll be in Framingham this
    weekend anyway.
    
    Lori B.

    
    So do we have plan here?  Feliners rendezvous in the morning?   Where
    at the show?  How will we know one another?
    
    Me, I'm short, "chubby", balding, and will probably be wearing my Snow
    Leopard tee shirt from the Seattle Zoo.  I'll be in the company of a
    stunning blonde lady ("my" Sandy (as opposed to Sandy Merritt), owned by
    Chunky, a grey Maine Coon, and Caspar Kelly, a shaded Chinchilla Persian,
    and who continually threatens to steal my darling little Blueberry, so
    we'll each have three cats, instead of our current four/two imbalance)
    if I can get her to go the show in the morning instead of our usual
    afternoon schedule.
    
    len.
    

    I'll be there with my son, Shane.  I'm also short and "chubby", but not
    balding. :-)  Shane will be in a blue umbrella stroller, so we
    shouldn't be to hard to spot.  I have no clue what I'll be wearing as
    we've been having some pretty crazy weather lately.
    
    Lori B.

    Ok, I'll be working at the raffle table.  my cat's cages will be near
    there.  I'll have the cornish rex kittens and "Mondo" my turkish angora
    kitten.  
    
    I'm 5'6", blonde, medium build.  I'll be wearing jeans and a pink
    longsleeved shirt with a black panther on it.  the back says
    "International Society for Endangered Cats.  Cats DON'T have nine
    lives!".
    
    Should be easy to spot me!
    
    Holly
    

    Hi All!
    
     I just found out Hubby is supposed to be going fishing this Sunday
    with a friend, which frees me up to go to Framingham! That ought to
    cheer me up a bit huh? I hope to meet a lot of FELINERs there. I
    already know Holly, so I'll know her when I see her. (Unless she
    changed as much as her name!) 8-)
    
     I usually wear my "MEOWER POWER" FELINER T-shirt and/or sweatshirt to
    cat shows, so you can look for me in royal blue with white lettering.
    ;-)
    
     Let's see, I'm not balding, but I would still call myself chubby,
    although I have lost 30 pounds, so I guess that will be a matter of
    opinion! ;-) I'll probably be near Holly's cage fussing over her
    furface(s)! 
    
     Len, you'd better bring pictures of those Babies and Merlin! 8-) I'll
    try to remember to bring piccies of my crew, but as most FELINErs know,
    I'm not real good at remembering them! ;-)
    
    Love,
    
     Yonee

    Yonee,
    
    I'll definitely look forward to meeting you there!  I'll be there in
    the morning.
    
    Lori B.

    Oh cool!  Everyone gets to meet "Mondo" the wonder kitten!! (-:  
    
    
    Holly
    

    YEEHAW! I was hoping MOndo would be there! I'm dying to see him! I
    suppose you'll make me buy raffle tickets too, so I'll be sure to bring
    a few extra bucks! ;-)
    
    I'll probably be there early too. Can't wait to meet more FELINErs!
    
    Yonee

    Folks, this is just a reminder.  This topic is for "Cat Show 
    Announcements (Only)".  Please use the "Cat Show Chatter" topic
    (22.0) for chatter related to cat shows.
    
    I apologize for the delay in addressing this but the past couple
    of weeks have taken a toll on my free time.
    
    Jan
    Moderator, FELINE

    CFA International Regional Qualifier!
    
    October 9&1th, hours are from 9:00am to 4:30pm
    
    Royal Plaza Trade Center, I-495 & Route 20, Royal Plaza Drive,
    Marlborough, Massachusetts.
    
    450 Cats entered, 40 vendors for Cat Toys, Supplies, Cat Trees, 
    Jewelry, T-shirts and much more.
    
    Admission is $5.00 / $4.00 Seniors and Children over 7
    
    I have $1 discount coupons at my desk if you would like one 
    (MSO2-1/E21)
    
    This is a once a year regional show.  All of the best from our region
    will compete in order to qualify for CFA's largest show of the year, 
    this year to be held in Nashville TN.  I will have Lynxette and Chessie
    there for those of you who haven't had the chance to meet them yet!
    Hope to see you! Karen and her little "moonsta's"!

    Black Tie and Tails Cat Club is pleased to announce it's eleventh all 
    breed cat show.
    
    December 4&5, 1993 at the Boxborough Host Hotel, at the junctions of 
    routes 495 and 111.  Exit #28 off of 495.
    
    There will be 6 all breed judges and 2 specialty judges.
    Hours are from 9:00 to 4:30 Saturday and Sunday.
    
    Vendors will have many Christmas gifts for your kitties and
    kitty friends along with cats/kittens available for adoption
    from local shelters and purebred cats/kittens for sale.
    
    If you have any questions call: 508-256-3371 in the evenings.
    

    
    I don't have the time to see if this show was already posted here,
    but it sounds really fun, so;
    
    The Northshore Mysticats Cat Club 5th Annual all breed cat show
    
    Dec 4-5 1993 at the Beach Club, Salisbury Beach, MA   CFF
    
    Clerk Beverly Hardacre 508-688-6790 or secretary Jean Viel 774-7658
    
    

    re. 79
    
    Admission fees to the Black Tie & Tails show this weekend are:
    Adults $5.00
    Children and Seniors $4.00
    Children under 7 free.
    There is ample parking and the show hall is attached to the 
    hotel where they have a dining room and lounge.  There will also
    be food available in the show hall.
    Karen

    FYI West Coast Feliners:
    
    Tails and No Tales Cat Club Presents A NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION!  January
    1-2, 1994.  (That is Jo Ann Cordes Brown's club).  It will be held at
    the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, CA.
    
    Show hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days.
    
    Hope to see some Feliners there.  (I'll be showing Devin).
    
    Steffi

    Coronado Cat Club presents "A ONE NIGHT STAND (ans the Morning after)",
    Jan 29-30, 1994
    
    Show hours: 2 PM - 10 PM Saturday
                9 AM - 4 PM Sunday
    
    At the LeBaron Hotel
           1350 N. First St
           San Jose, CA
    
    (I'll be showing Devin and Joann will be showing 2 or 3 Birmans and an
    Abby kitten.)
    
    Steffi

    Cats Plain & Fancy will be at the Copley Square Marriot in Boston MA
    on February 19 & 20th.  I don't have the flyer with me, but I expect
    the times of 9:30 - 5:00 are applicable.  I don't know what they charge
    as a cover.  I will be there with Choco and Chessie too!
    Karen

    Here is the lowdown:
    
    All the Presidents Cats
    Appearing: TV's Fancy Feast Cat
    100's of cats and kittens
    Call 617-262-5mew for info.
    
    Cats Plain & Fancy
    10:00 am to 5:00 both days
    Marriot Copley Place, Boston
    Huntington Avenue
    Adults: $6.00, Seniors & Children $4.00
    
    There is a dollar off coupon in the Globe today, and if you bring a can
    of cat food to be donated to local shelters.
    

    Touch of Class Cat show this weekend in Andover.
    Ramada Inn Rolling Green
    311 Lowell Street
    Andover, MA
    
    9-5:00 Sat. and 9-4:00 Sunday
    From the south: Rte 93 North to exit 43, take a right off the ramp
    hotel is on the left.
    
    From the North: rte 93 South to exit 43A. Hotel is on the left.

    The biggest cat show (or at least one of the biggest) in the San
    Francisco Bay Area is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March
    26 and 27 at the San Mateo Expo Center in San Mateo, CA.  The expo
    center is right next to the Bay Meadows racetrack.
    
    Our club, Havana Brown Fanciers, will have a breed display which I
    will personally be administrating for most of the day Saturday.  On
    hand will be GR CH Kapalua Touch of Class DM, my Mocha kitty's daddy
    and a big sweetie, not to mention Sheila A. Ullmann, Classy's owner,
    who has almost single-handedly brought the breed to its current
    prominence here in the US.  You should see Classy's progeny printout
    from CFA.  Its a who's who of HB kitties, not just in the US but the
    world!!
    
    Anyway, stop by and see me.
    
    See you Saturday,
    Carl

    More information on the San Francisco Revelers Cat Show 3/26-27/94:
    
    Location:	San Mateo Expo 
    		(take Delaware exit of Highway 92 and follow fairground/
    		 Expo signs)
    
    Show hours:
    		Sat., March 26		Sun., March 27
    		 10am - 5pm		 10am - 5pm
    
    The largest cat show on the West Coast.
    Over 450 cats in attendance.
    See all recognized breeds.
    
    Supplies -- Cat Care -- Grooming -- Kitten Sales
    
    Adults   $7.00
    Seniors  $6.00
    Children $4.00
    
    For those of you in the Bay Area, there was a $1.00 off coupon in the
    Arts & Books section (near the movie ads) of the San Jose Mercury News 
    on 3/20/94.  I'm assuming they placed these coupons in other papers too.
    
    Jan

    Black Tie & Tails Cat Club
    Eleventh Allbreed Show
    April 16 & 17, 1994
    Boxborough Host Hotel & Convention Center
    I-495 and Route 111 (exit #28)
    
    Eight rings, 300 cat entry.
    Hours are on Sat. 9 - 4:30 and Sun. 9 - 4:30.
    
    Questions????  Call 508-256-3371

    Maine Coon Cat Club (all breeds will be there).
    April 2 & 3 
    Holiday Inn, Worcester, MA.
    
    I'll be there, and I saw that the Pat Brodie Shelter will be there on
    Saturday.  Hope to see everyone!
    
    Holly
    

    
    
    I saw an ad in the Nashua paper about a month ago looking for entries
    for a cat show that was supposed to be held on July 2,3 at (the
    Clarion?)
    
    Has anybody heard if this show is still on?
    
    
    MikeR
    Spike and Butch

    Mike, this will probably all be moved but....
    I hadn't heard anything of a show at the Clarion.  It would be a 
    good place tho!  Perhaps it is a CFF show.  I generally only keep tabs
    on CFA and TICA shows.  Holly may know as she show a lot in CFF.  She
    is also a moderator and will find this eventually ;'}
    
    There is a show on the 9th and 10th of July in Sturbridge MA.  Also,
    there will be a show in Bedford NH on July 23rd and 24th at the
    Sheraton Wayfarer next to Jordan Marsh.  Both of these are CFA shows.
    Let us know if you hear more about the one at the Clarion!
    regards,
    Karen

    There is a show this weekend, but not in Nashua.  It's in Merrimack. 
    The Ramada at exit 11 off the Everett turnpike.  It's a CFF show.  
    Both Saturday and Sunday.  Hope to see everyone there!
    
    Holly
    

    New Hampshire Feline Fanciers
    Bedford, New Hampshire
    July 23rd and 24th
    Sheraton Tara Wayfarer (next to Jordan Marsh)
    
    This is a CFA show with 8 rings.
    Hours are the usual: 9:00 to 4:30
    
    From rte. 3 South, head north.
    This becomes the F.E. Everett Turnpike.
    Take this road north to the exit west for route 101 and route 3.
    Then take the exit for route 3.
    Once you have exited from route 3 cross the road into the 
    Jordan Marsh parking lot.  Make your first left in the parking lot
    which will take you onto the access road to the Sheraton Tara Wayfarer.
    You have arrived. 
    
    Hope to see you there!
    
    

    Seascoast Cat Club Presents:
    
    			"Holiday in New Hampshire"
    
    This will be their 17th annual show CFA cat show.
    It will be held at the Center of New Hampshire Holiday Inn
    700 Elm Street, Manchester NH.  (603)625-1000
    
    August 27 and 28, 1994
    6 Allbreed Rings
    2 Specialty Rings.
    
    The show hall in located in the luxurious Center of NH Expo Center.  It
    is air conditioned with exquisite natural lighting and handicapped
    accessible.  Open at 9:00 am both days.  Advertised closing is 4:00.
    They always have excellent people food too!
    
    I expect to be there with Calais, and visiting will be my new little
    Blueberry.  Bump and Timtim will be there for sale.
    See you guys at the show!
    Karen

    There is a CFA cat show in Portland Maine this weekend.  It is at the
    Catherine McCauley H.S.  If anyone is interested in going, please let
    me know so I can give you directions.  I don't have them with me.
    Karen

    What is the Fall / Winter line-up for cat shows in Massachusetts.  I
    don't want to miss any.
    
    Eleanor
    

    
    The Brody Shelter newsletter said there's a show in Andover this
    weekend (5-6 November) at the Andover Rolling Green.  Can someone
    post directions?
    
    len.
    

    re. .98
    
    Saw that Assabet Regional Vocational School in Marlboro is having a cat 
    show on Nov. 12th.  Have no other information, I only saw a small 
    billboard outside the school.
    
    Faith_S
    

    RE: .98 and .100.  Yes, the Central Mass Feline Fanciers are holding a
    show at the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School in Marlboro. 
    It's the 12th from 9-5.  LOTS of vendors, including one special
    ex-deccie vendor (not a feline noter, though).  He'll be doing etched
    glass, and will put YOUR cat's picture in glass.
    
    If anyone else wants any other information, please send me mail.  
    
    Holly
    

    Black Tie & Tails Cat Club 
    December 4 & 5, 1994
    Boxboro Host Hotel
    Exit 28 off of I-495
    Route 111
    
    Handcrafted Jewelery, T-Shirts, Cat Beds, Knick-knacks, Arubacat Trees,
    Haddeleigh House Cat Supplies, Designer fashions by Mimi Dee & Markus
    Pat Brody Shelter for Cats (crafts and adoptions).  Free samples of
    Iams and Nutro (Max Cat).  CATS CATS CATS
    Over 25 different breeds.
    
    Hours are Saturday and Sunday 9:00 to 4:00
    
    for more information call:  508-256-3371 or 508-692-6518
    
    $5.00 for adults,  $3.00 for children and seniors kids under (??) free.

    The CFA International Show
    November 18, 19, 20, 1994
    Georgia World Congress Center
    285 Internatinal Boulevard NW
    Atlanta, Georgia
    
    ph: 404-223-4000
    
    900 Cats
    show hours:
    Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 8:30-am to 7pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm.
    
    Mucho vendors!!!
    I will be there to say hello to anyone from the Atlanta area.  I should
    be in the Colorpoint SH Aisle ( all cats are benched by breed)
    Karen

    Do you know how much it is to get in by any chance?
    
    Thanks
    sandy

    
    re. 102 - Saturday and Sunday are the 3rd and 4th of December, not the
    4th and 5th.
    
    len.
    

    I did it here too!!!???  
    I have those dates in my head and can't seem to change it.
    Thank you Len for being so watchful!!
    (I hate to think of how many posters I sent out with that date also).

    For those of you who may be attending or have thought of attending:
    I have created a "Spectators Guide".  In it you will find some brief
    information so you will be able to understand what all the different
    colored ribbons mean, how the show works and Most importantly!  What
    kind of cat is that??  I have listed all kittens, cats and premiers by
    number to the breed.  So if you see a number on the judging cage or on
    the benching cage, all you need to do is refer to the list to see what
    it is!
    Hope this helps some of you!
    Karen

    
Cat Convention, Purrr-fect Competition

Over 400 of the most popular pets in the United States are finding their
way to San Jose to compete for "top cat" and celebrate the new year at 
the 11th Annual Tails & No Tales Cat Show.  This cat convention, the largest
in the South Bay, is sure to have something for everyone.  It features 33 
distinctive breeds such as the exotic Ocicat, the Japanese Bobtail and the
popular Persian.  The competitors will be groomed to a tee, some in black
and white and others in tails as they strut their stuff for the judges.

The cat show is open to the public Saturday and Sunday, January 7-8, 1995,
from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  After ten years at the Santa Clara County 
Fairgrounds, these fancy felines are heading uptown to Parkside Hall. 
Parkside Hall is located at the corner of Park and Market streets at the
Civic Auditorium complex and is near the Light Rail's Convention Center
stop.  Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children and seniors.

In addition to the judging activities and educational rings on cats
which will take place throughout the show, spectators will have the 
opportunity to see the cats up close while they are waiting to compete
and ask the exhibitors any questions they may have.  There will also be
kittens of different breeds and a wide variety of cat-related items, such
as grooming supplies, toys, cat trees and gift items for sale.

Humane Society of Santa Clara County will be offering cats for adoption
each day between noon and 4:00 p.m.  There will also be free spay/neuter
coupons available on Saturday while supplies last.

Proceeds from last year's show were donated to the National Pet Alliance,
Animal Welfare and Assistance of Monterey; Saint Francis of Assisi Low
Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic of San Martin; and the Robert H. Winn 
Foundation, a non profit organization devoted to the support of health
related studies.

Tails & No Tales Cat Club is a member of the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA).
Formed in 1906, CFA is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats with 
nearly 1.2 million cats registered in the United States, Canada, Europe,
Asia and South America.  CFA promotes the welfare of all cats and responsible
pet ownership.
    

    Black Tie & Tails Cat Club's
    14th Allbreed Cat Show
    April 22 & 23, 1995
    
    At the Boxborough Host Hotel, Exit 28 off of I-495, Route 111.
    
    We will once again publish the show guide which proved very useful.
    It explains what breed of cat you are looking at by its exhibitor
    number.  The guide also gives a brief description of how the show works
    and what group or process you are watching.  These are provided
    free of charge to the spectator.
    
    Also, we will be hosting the Oriental Short Hair Breed Booth.  This
    professional display is hosted by and put on by the Oriental SH Breed
    Council. 
    
    Informative literature and beautiful photos portray the evolution and
    creation of the Oriental in all it's rainbow colors.  This is the
    first time it has appeared this far north in conjunction with the
    Oriental Breed Council meeting.
    
    I hope any of you who have ever been interested in the Siamese or its
    cousins of another color can stop by to see this.  It really is done
    quite nicely.  The Oriental Breed Council Secretary will also be on
    hand to answer any questions as well as many OSH breeders.
    
    Hours are 9:00 to 4:00 on Saturday and 9:00 to 4:00 on Sunday.
    Tickets can be purchased at the door ( I forget the cost, but it
    is $5.00 and under, depending on age ;')
    
    

    Just a reminder for the upcoming show on April 22 & 23rd.
    
    One change:  The hotel is now a HOLDIAY INN!  so as not to 
    confuse you all.
    Karen

Fancy Felines Forego Football 

Over 300 of the most popular pets in the United States know that there is
more to New Years competition than football.  Whether purebred or household
pets,  they are combed,  fluffed, and groomed to perfection and ready to
strut their stuff as they compete for "top cat" at the Twelfth Annual Tails &
No Tales Cat Show.   As these fancy felines "tackle" their toughest
competition their strategy is, don't ever let them see you sweat or "running
back" to your grooming space, if you want to be a "wide receiver" of points.
 

The cat show is open to the public Saturday and Sunday, January 6 - 7, 1996,
from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Parkside Hall.  Parkside Hall is located in
the Civic Auditorium Complex at the corner of Park Avenue and Market Street,
San Jose. If taking the Light Rail exit at the Convention Center stop.
 Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors.  Children under
age five are free.

The show will feature 33 distinctive breeds such as the exotic Ocicat, the
Japanese Bobtail, and the mysterious Birman as well as the more popular,
well-known Persian and Siamese. In addition to the judging activities, which
will take place throughout the show, spectators will have the opportunity to
see the cats up close while they are waiting to compete and ask the
exhibitors any questions they may have.  There will also be kittens of
different breeds and a wide variety of cat-related items, such as grooming
supplies, toys, cat trees and gift items for sale.

An-Jan Feed and Pet Supply, a sponsor of this show, will be present at the
show.  The Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley and the West Valley Pet
Shelter will be present with cats available for adoption.

Proceeds from previous shows have been donated to non-profit organizations
such as the National Pet Alliance, Animal Welfare and Assistance of Monterey,
Saint Francis of Assisi Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic of San Martin, and
the Winn Feline Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to the support
of health related studies benefiting cats.  

Tails & No Tales Cat Club is a member of the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA).
 Formed in 1906, CFA is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats, with
nearly 1.2 million cats registered in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia
and South America.  CFA promotes the welfare of all cats and responsible pet
ownership.
    

ARE YOU FEEDING A STRAY CAT?
FREE SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHERS AVAILABLE TO ALTER STRAY CATS

January not only marks the start of a new year, but also the beginning of
kitten season.  Daylight lengthens beginning in January triggering cats to go
into season.  The kittens will be born in April or May and many will be
euthanized. (68% of all shelter euthanizations are feral cats, unweaned
kittens, and feral cats that are sick or in poor condition.)

According to statistics provided by the National Pet Alliance, 10% of Santa
Clara County households feed stray cats at an average of 3.4 cats per
household.  Most of these cats are not spayed or neutered and are capable of
having 2.1 litters per year with an average of 4.25 kittens per litter.  At
present, there is an estimated stray cat population of 168,463 in the Santa
Clara County.  

Tails & No Tales Cat Club, South Bay Animal Licensing, and the Humane Society
of Santa Clara Valley would like to reduce the number of unwanted kittens and
stray cats.  Therefore, South Bay Animal licensing is offering San Jose
residents free spay/neuter vouchers redeemable at participating veterinary
clinics.  Although 86% of owned cats are altered, these vouchers will also be
available for owned cats since according to statistical projections 17,000
owned kittens need to be altered every year in this county.  These vouchers
will be available Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, 1996 at the Tails & No
Tales Cat Club's twelfth annual cat show.  The Humane Society of Santa Clara
Valley & West Valley Pet Shelter will also have cats for adoption at the
show.  

The cat show is open to the public Saturday and Sunday, January 6 & 7, 1996,
from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Parkside Hall.  Parkside Hall is located in
the Civic Auditorium Complex at the corner of Park Avenue and Market Street,
San Jose.  If taking the Light Rail exit at the Convention Center stop.
 Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors.  Children under
age five are free.

Proceeds from previous shows have been donated to organizations such as the
National Pet Alliance, Animal Welfare and Assistance of Monterey; Nike Animal
Rescue Foundation; Saint Francis of Assisi low cost spay/neuter clinic; and
The Winn Feline Foundation.  The Winn Feline Foundation is a non-profit
organization devoted to the support of health-related studies benefiting
cats.  

Tails & No Tales Cat Club is a member of the Cat Fanciers Association Inc.
(CFA).  Formed in 1906, CFA is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats
with nearly 1.2 million cats registered in the United States, Canada, Europe,
Asia and South America.  CFA promotes the welfare of all cats and responsible
pet ownership.

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    Does anyone know the dates/place of any shows in the Nashua/Manchester 
    area for this year?  Thanks.
    
    - Mike

    I do know one is coming up in Andover in March....I can get the
    specifics if you are interested.
    
    Sandy

    Yes, I am interested.  Please post the specifics.  Thanks.
    
    Mike

    Central Mass Feline Fanciers and S.O.C.C. are having a Cat show this
    weekend, June 1&2, at the Wallace Civic Center in Fitchburg, MA.
    
    Hours are 9:00-5:00 both days.
    Admission is $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors and children under 12. 
    Children under 5 are free.  
    
    If anyone would like 50 cent discount coupons, let me know and I'll get
    them to you.
    
    Holly
    
    

    March 1 & 2nd
    Hynes Auditorium
    Boston MA
    
    Cats Plain & Fancy
    
    Friskies Lead Show
    CFA.
    Hours?  I would have to assume, 9/10 to 5?
    

    March 22 & 23
    Reveler's Cat Show
    San Mateo Exposition Hall
    
    This is one of the largest shows in the San Francisco Bay Area.
    I believe the posted hours for spectators are 10-5pm.
    
    Jan

    
    Any cat shows scheduled in Mass., NH., RI????

04/19-20. MA 01719 Boxborough: Black Tie & Tails Cat Club (1113).

          Boxborough Holiday Inn, 1 Adams Pl. SM: Janet Leigh, 617/332-0206.

          Adults: $5.00, Seniors: $3.00, Children 6-12 $3.00. Show Hours: 10 a.m.

          - 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 

06/14-15. MA 01810 Andover: Love Cats (879). Ramada Rolling Green.

          SM: Lauren Jacobs, 617/739-0277. Adults: $5.00, Seniors: $3.00,

          Children under 12 $3.00. Show Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 

I can't find anymore...would love to know about them though!

Laura

    This weekend, June  7&8, there will be a cat show at the Wallace Civic
    Center in Fitchburg, MA.  There will be ~150-200 cats shown, and almost
    every breed you can think of will be represented.  The show runs from
    9:00-5:00 both days, although I'd suggest arriving by 3:00 in order to
    see most of the cats.
    
    The cost is $4.00 per adult and $2.00 for children.  Children under 3
    are free.
    
    I have some coupons for 50 cents off of admission.  If you would like
    to go, I can send you a .ppt file with a flyer and a sheet of coupons. 
    But please contact me by the end of the day tomorrow, as I will not be
    here after that.
    
    You can contact me for further information if you'd like.  I'm on
    exchange mail (Holly Ventura) or send mail to POWDML::VENTURA.
    
    Holly