Welcome to Fanc-e-Mews
a FREE online publication of The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.
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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CFA Top Cats - CFA's National and Breed awards were presented at the Annual Awards Banquet held in Louisville, KY on June 28th.
2nd Annual Cutest Cats & Kids Digital Photo Contest - The 2007 contest was a huge success, so we're doing it again! Entries accepted August 1st through September 15th.
Winn Feline Foundation 2008 Research Grants - 10 projects funded for a total of $135,860
2007 Pet Travel Statistics - 77% of pet owners frequently take their pets with them when leaving town.
Petmate Has Pet Parents Pouncing on Raffle Tickets - Petmate supplies free raffle prizes to CFA member clubs and the resulting donations help fund activities year round.
American Association of Feline Practitioners Takes Aim at FeLV and FIV - Despite the availability of highly accurate diagnostic tests and preventive vaccines, millions of cats still become infected with FeLV and FIV.
Petmate's New Five-Pound LeBistro Feeder Helps Trim Tubby Tabbies - The programmable system automatically dispenses pre-set portions of pet food so pet parents can monitor their pet's meals for weight control.
Petmate Refreshes Its Fresh Flow Line with Hot New Colors - The veterinarian-recommended waterers are available in Bleached Linen, Bubblegum and Pomegranate to coordinate with today's trends in home décor.
ABKA Is Now Pet Care Services Association - Joseph Lyman, CEO of the Pet Care Services Association noted that "this move was made with thoughtful, careful consideration of both the organization’s member needs, as well as the needs of the pet owning public."
Product Review - A consumer report on the Petmate® Oval Deluxe Pet Bed with Microban®.
Poet's Corner - Betsy Stowe, an award-winning freelance writer and photographer, is a regular contributor to our "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.
Mandatory Spay and Neuter - When it comes to granting exemptions for responsible breeders, MSN proposals become examples of the old legal adage: "the big print giveth but the small print taketh away."
Genetics and Your Cat - Our latest feature is answers to your questions about common genetics issues.
IMULAN Initiates Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Study - Imulan BioTherapeutics, LLC has initiated a multi-site clinical trial to further assess the effect of Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator (LTCI) in cats with feline leukemia virus, a prevalent retroviral infections in domestic cats.
Help! My Pet Just Ate a..... - The best thing pet owners can do is use preventative measures to protect their pet."
Keep Your Pet Safe All Summer Long - For most pet owners and animal lovers those plans will probably include your furry, four-legged friends..
IMULAN BioTherapeutics' ImSAIDs Demonstrate Promise for Pancreatitis - The most common problem that veterinarians see in pets is periodontal disease.
Breed Spotlight: LaPerm - The LaPerm is a unique combination of curly hair and an affectionate personality.
Catch 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!
Featured Book - Taro & Tomi, My Feline Son and Daughter - This is a celebration of the deep bonds that grow between felines and their people.
What's New in Cat Books? - We take a look at something a little different in this issue.
Recommended Reading - A compilation of interesting cat books to delight the taste of all readers.
Breed Books - A listing of breed specific books that will provide historical information as well as care guides for individual breeds.
Fanc-e-Classified - Be sure and visit Fanc-e-Classifieds which is the purr-fect one-stop shopping place for all your feline needs!
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Our archive of articles includes numerous past features that contain valuable and interesting information:
Check out what's coming in the next issue --
CFA-Iams Cat Championship coming to New York City!
CFA introduces Awareness Decals
Fall Hazards
AVMA Launches Podcast for Pet Owners
Product Review of Petmate Stainless Fresh Flow
