Over 36,000 dog and cat lovers descend on Meet the Breeds™ in NYC
On October 17 and 18, the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and Cat Fanciers' Association®(CFA) hosted 36,000 spectators at Meet the Breeds™ presented by PetPartners, Inc., in New York City.
With the participation of nearly 200 dog clubs and cat breed councils, and the support of over 100 vendors and 16 sponsors, the event was an unqualified success, featuring more than 115,000 square feet of dog and cat
festivities.
Meet the Breeds showcased the joys of pet ownership to an audience of dog and cat lovers who were eager to learn about the diversity of breeds and responsible pet ownership in a welcoming and positive setting. This family-friendly event also educated children of all ages –including local Girl, Boy and Cub Scout troops–and helped them create lasting memories with dogs and cats.
Cat lovers participated in the voting for the CFA-Iams Cat Idol, and the children were especially delighted to be able to cast their ballot for their favorite cats. Spectators were shamelessly courted for their vote by breeders -- not only through hands-on experience, but even with tempting brownies that could be found in one breed booth. Winner of the Cat Idol title was Mezetique Fresco, an eight month old Siamese.
The vendor booths offered every imaginable product for pets and their owners, five ongoing demonstration rings (featuring law enforcement K9s, grooming, agility, obedience and more) entertained attendees all day long. Booths could be found for CFA's sponsors - Iams, Dr. Elsey Precious Cat Litter, Sturdi Products, World's Best Cat Litter and Royal Canin. Both Red Roof Inn and Motel 6, each of which has a partner program with CFA, were also in attendance
The vendor booths complemented the main attraction: nearly 200 individually decorated breed booths where the public interacted with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learned about their history and unique attributes directly from the experts.
"The Meet the Breeds event exceeded all expectations," said CFA President Pam DelaBar, "... everyone was thrilled to pet and hug cats"
Cats were displayed in elaborate breed booths that explained the history and wonderful qualities of each breed. Cats were available for hands-on petting and loving -- and the majority of spectators took advantage of the chance to actually touch the cats for a change. It was the perfect opportunity to lay your hands on a Sphynx, or sink your fingers into the coat of a Selkirk Rex, or an American Wirehair, and even a Persian. It was a super chance to feel the coat differences for yourself.
The members of CFA's breed councils went all out in their breed booth designs and the results gave people a real "feel" for the personality of each breed.
The Cornish Rex, with their "racy" bodies, chose a racing theme complete with checkered flags
Devon Rex were on display in a “Ripply’s Believe it or Not!” booth decorated in a carnival theme
Ocicats appeared under the tag line of "We’re not wild ... we just look that way" and their booth featured a jungle backdrop
Siamese made themselves at home in a booth that duplicated a scene from "Lady and the Tramp," complete with cats, goldfish and bird!
Whoopi Goldberg, co-host on "The View" and Mario Lopez, host of "Extra" attended to tape segments for their respective programs.
Whoopi had a special interest in the Russian Blues as she owns one herself. She was also seen with Cornish Rex, Bombays and Burmese, as well as running a Japanese Bobtail through its paces in the feline agility ring and thoroughly enjoying herself!
The event also hosted other "boldface names" including fashion designer Michael Kors and famed columnist Cindy Adams who brought along her dogs, Jazzy and Juicy, to greet the huge crowds at the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's booth.
The CFA Foundation had a popular booth that displayed many historical items from the cat fancy in days past, including a late 1800's wooden cat carrier, an 1896 rosette, and a 1904 silver chalice awarded at a cat show in England. Also on display was the 1895 silver collar and medal won by Cosey, a Maine Coon, at the first cat show held in New York in 1895.
"The positive media attention and large crowds are a testament to the tremendous appeal of this format and the public's desire to learn more about cats and dogs," said AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung. "With more than 300 million media impressions resulting from the event, there is no doubt that we've been able to communicate messages about responsible pet ownership and selecting a pet that fits your lifestyle."
"The Meet the Breeds event exceeded all expectations," said CFA President Pam DelaBar. "I saw so many smiles from spectators and exhibitors alike, as everyone was thrilled to pet and hug cats and dogs that they had never before seen `in the fur.' Animal lovers from all over the tri-state area attended the event and we thank them for their support."
"I want to thank all our of sponsors, vendors and especially the hundreds of volunteers from participating AKC clubs and CFA breed councils that sent representatives to host the breed booths and perform in the demonstration rings," said AKC Chairman Ron Menaker. "While we may have had celebrities in attendance, we all know that the real stars the public came to see were our beautiful animals."
See our slideshow of Meet the Breeds, which shows the work that went into setup of the booths, numerous completed booths (as well as some dog breed booths) and the great spectator attendance.
Hot on the Heels of Meet the Breeds™, CFA will Host an International Cat Show in Atlanta, GA
The finest show cats from around the world will be returning to Atlanta's Georgia International Convention Center on November 21-22 to compete for the chance to be named "Best in Show'. The 2009 CFA International Cat Show, which has become known in the cat fancy as "Catlanta", is sponsored by the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats.
The 2009 International promises to be the largest cat show in the Western Hemisphere, rivaling the 2008 International which attracted 729 of the world's finest felines.
The show is truly an international event, proven last year when Kuorii Santos of Cuzzoe, a black male Persian, was named Best in Show. "Santos" was bred in Italy and has co-owners in North Carolina and California. Ultimately, Santos had a very successful show season and, in June 2009, was named CFA's "Best Cat" for the 2008-2009 show season.
Each cat entered in the show will be evaluated by six internationally renowned CFA-licensed judges, who compare them to a written standard for each breed. The breed standards are precise enough to allow judges to evaluate cats accurately yet flexible enough to leave room for differences in interpretation among judges.
"We are pleased to announce that we will be coming back to Georgia for the second Catlanta," said Allene Tartaglia, executive director of the CFA. "Atlanta's warm welcome last year inspired us to return."
In 2008, the show marked its 20th anniversary, and its first appearance in Atlanta since 1997. Last year's show was also the first time in eleven years the show has been east of the Mississippi.
CFA recognizes 41 breeds of pedigreed cats. Among the breeds to be found at the show will be the very popular and easily-recognizable Persian and Siamese, as well as the impressive Maine Coon, the elegant Cornish Rex, the long and
lean Oriental and the unique hairless Sphynx.
Breed booths will explain about the history and personality of each breed, and many will have an "ambassador" cat on hand that will be available for touching, hugging and loving by spectators -- a perfect opportunity to feel the waves of a Cornish Rex, the depth of coat on a Persian, the curls of a Selkirk Rex, the bristle-brush coat of an American Wirehair, or the suede-smooth body of a Sphynx.
The Meow Mall will present the world's largest shopping area for all things feline-related. Show sponsors -- Iams, Royal Canin, Dr. Elsey, Sturdi-Products and Purr-fections - can all be found in this amazing area for shopaholics. Also, be sure to check out the Cynful Inc booth, which will have available a wide variety of CFA branded products.
The CFA Foundation, CFA's historical branch, will also be on hand with a booth full of items related to the history of the cat and cat fancy. Look for an advertisement from 1900 for Ivory Soap featuring black and white cats, a rosette awarded in England in 1896, a photograph of the winner from a 1918 cat show in New York city, and a silver chalice from a British cat show held in 1904. Of course, the pride of the foundation's collection will be on display - a silver collar and medal won by Cosey at the first cat show held at Madison Square Garden in 1895.
SHOW PARTICULARS:
Location: Georgia International Convention Center, 200 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
Date/Time: Saturday, November 21: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 22: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; $8 for children (6-12) and senior citizens (62+);free for those 5 or younger. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Save on Admission! A discount coupon is available to save $1.00 on admission. Print yours now and put it on your fridge as a reminder of the show dates.
For more information, such as a complete schedule of events and other show highlights, please visit www.CFA.org/catlanta.
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.
THE COLLECTION
This photo of a Persian named Altarek Dai (Sire: Al Tarek III, Dam: Bunny Dai) is accompanied by the winning “Special Prize” rosette
awarded at the Vancouver Exhibition Association Show
held on August 20-26, 1917.
Donated by Patricia Jacobberger.
Look for us at the upcoming CFA International Cat Show!
See the original of this photo and rosette on display in the CFA Foundation booth at the CFA International Cat Show, Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta, GA on November 21-22, 2009.
CFA FOUNDATION AT MEET THE BREEDS
The CFA Foundation was thrilled to be a part of the very successful AKC-CFA Meet the Breeds event in New York on October 17-18. Our booth contained a wide variety of historical items, and was very popular with the spectators.
Lee-Ann Germinder, of GoodNewsforPets commented in her blog, "I always enjoy the display of cat memorabilia from the CFA Foundation. The most interesting this time was a cat carrier from the late 1800’s, with a brass label, “VALUABLE CAT – Please Only Feed and Water.” We have indeed come a long way in today’s cat carriers."
NEEDS
The Foundation, like it's counterpart The Dog Museum of America, has as it's mandate "the collection, preservation and exhibition of works of art and literature related to the cat." Each passing year sees more material destroyed because breeders and their heirs do not consider it as having value or interest. We welcome the opportunity to make that determination.
What are we looking for? Many of us have
collected cat memorabilia over the years. Some valuable, very valuable only
to us. Works of art, paintings, sculptures and other cat collectibles
(ceramic cats, cats as toys, cats at Christmas and other festivals, wooden,
metal, glass cats, and cats in advertising are a few examples) are all needed
to build a comprehensive collection of cat artifacts.
In each future issue of Fanc-e-Mews, we will showcase a particular piece from the foundation's collection. If you are interested in contributing to the history of the cat fancy maintained by the CFA Foundation, please email foundation at info@FelineHistoricalFoundation.org
Everyone knows just how hard it can be to find that "purr-fect" gift for your cat-lover friends. We've spent some time searching the Internet and have come up with some interesting sites, as well as unique gift items, that are sure to be appreciated by any cat owner.
Please note that the inclusion of products in the following list (available from sources other than CFA) does not necessarily mean that CFA endorses or recommends the product. We are merely including this list as a courtesy to help in locating that special very-hard-to-find gift for the cat lover in your life.
"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. This
ornament is the first collectable to be offered by CFA and is a limited edition of 1500.
Regular Price: $45.00
SALE PRICE: $20.00 1st; $15.00 each additional
Located between Southern Great Britain and Northern France in the English Channel are the Channel Islands, one of which is Jersey, the place where Elinor Sutherland Glyn was born. When Elinor was three months of age, her father died and Elinor’s mother returned to the parental home located in Ontario, Canada. It was here Elinor and her sister, Lucy, were schooled by their aristocratic French grandmother, a member of the royal circles and a strong influence. Later, her mother remarried and they returned to the island of Jersey.
Elinor did marry landowner Clayton Glyn, but he became a drunk, bankrupt and died leaving her penniless. It was mandatory that she earn a living by writing.
Elinor became a British novelist and scriptwriter, cornering the market on erotic fiction. Her sexy romantic novels were filled with action. The novels: His Hour, Halcyon, The Man and His Master and The Career of Catherine Brown were all the rage and mirrored her private fantasies with their aristocratic heroines and dashing heroes. It, Three Weeks, and Beyond the Rocks, also very racy, celebrated her as the author of best sellers in the early part of the 20th century.
Because of the popularity and international fame of her books, Glyn was called to Hollywood. One of her best-known works was It, which was filmed by Hollywood with Clara Bow as the star. For this reason, Clara Bow became world famous as the ‘It’ girl. Elinor also became a scriptwriter for the silent movie business and had a short career as the earliest female director.
Elinor Glyn loved cats! She had many during her lifetime. Her favorites were her two large Persian cats, one a marmalade and the other ginger in color. The color marmalade is an old-fashioned description of a red tabby, probably a bit more fiery in color than the ginger colored cat.
Elinor was a member of the Literary Club and attended the luncheon at the magnificent Dorchester Hotel in London in the early 30s. It was here she draped her lovely, large marmalade Persian cat around her neck while giving her speech at the luncheon. Many reported that all was fine and the cat conducted himself well throughout the speech. Elinor summed up all of her novels by stating, “I write about rich environments and lovely women and handsome men – it isn’t a bit clever, but people do seem to like it.” Ofttimes Elinor was seen at the literary luncheons with one of her Persians as an accessory.
PetsMD.com, the number one name in free online pet health information, has unveiled their newest consumer friendly feature, the PetsMD Symptom Checker iPhone Application. "Our users have told us that they love the Symptom Checker application and want to take it with them on their iPhone," says Tina Cannon, President and CEO. "Pet owners wanted to have the health information they need at their fingertips, at the park, the river, camping or wherever they take their pet."
"Quality vet approved content is important to our users and making PetsMD Symptom Checker app was a natural progression for us at PetsMD," says, Christi Scovel, Chief Veterinary Editor. "We want to be with pet lovers, wherever the adventure takes them."
Over the past few months, PetsMD partnered with Phunware and spent countless hours designing and developing the Symptom Checker iPhone application. The result is a fully functional feature that allows pet owners to have key health information at their fingertips. PetsMD's Mobile Symptom Checker helps you be better informed and make the right decisions -- on demand when you need it most. Whether you're out at the park, on the lake, at home or on the go, PetsMD's Mobile Symptom Checker is there for both you and your pets. By the time you decide to make a trip to the vet, you will be better informed and make the right decisions to help your pet live a longer, healthier and happier life.
When in doubt, always talk things over with your veterinarian. PetsMD gives you the tools to have a better dialogue with your vet but does not replace professional diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian.
About PetsMD: PetsMD.com is the leading free online pet health information website and is dedicated to improving pet health. PetsMD is committed to providing broader access to comprehensive pet health information and pet care resources that will help pet owners take a more active role in managing their pet's health. Current trends in pet health and nutrition, decision support services, symptom checkers, treatments options, pet products and a growing list of pet care providers are just a few of the features you'll find at http://www.PetsMD.com. PetsMD Inc. is headquartered in Austin, TX.
Out of the gloom of winters passed --
Suddenly I hear your purr.
My heart, so long asleep, now wakes
And drinks the warmth of your soft fur.
My hibernation, now at end,
I gaze at you through eyes a-blur.
Intoxicating beauty bright --
Your trusting love, my soul does stir.
My little beau, you snuggle close,
To wash away the pains that were,
And kiss my hand, my chin, my heart,
Your magic motor all a-whir.
Your song is music to my soul.
I owe my life to you, kind sir.
Your kiss has brought me back from night;
I see the sun because you purr.
Betsy Stowe is an award-winning freelance writer and photographer. Betsy is a member of the Cat Writers' Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. She is the author of CALICO TALES AND OTHERS, a collection of her poems and photos of her beloved adopted stray cats, who have lived with her on farm and in town.
A Contoured Pet Lounge for the Tough Pet Tasks of the Day
Sleepypod, maker of the eponymous, multiple award-winning mobile pet bed, announces it
introduced Crater Dot at the H.H. Backer 43rd Annual Christmas Trade Show & Educational Conference in Chicago, Ill. on October 2-4.
Crater Dot is a contoured lounge for your pet. “We created Crater Dot to be a relaxing pet lounge equivalent to a stylish sofa or modern
recliner for humans,” says Melony Lee, one of Sleepypod’s three co-owners and product designers. “The clean lines of this design are inspired
by organic shapes from nature. The contoured 3-D dish allows pets to have something to lean against and settle into.
“Pets love to have their own space, while at the same time keeping a close eye on their owners, “ Lee continues. “The portable Crater Dot can
be placed wherever pet owners are working or relaxing and their pets will always be nearby.”
For greater functionality, Crater Dot is comprised of two parts: a Crater Lounge and a Plush Dot center. The Crater Lounge is the foam base
for the removable Plush Dot. Each component is hand washable for easy cleaning. The Plush Dot center is available in three colors to suit
your décor and/or mood: Mossy Green, Lunar Gray, and Blossom Pink.
As an option, the pocket in the base can hold an electrical Warmer Pad to help keep a pet extra cozy. The Warmer Pad, designed to maintain a
temperature of 102 F, plugs into a household electric outlet or an auto electric outlet. The Warmer Pad is the same unit designed for use in the
Sleepypod mobile pet bed and is sold separately as part of the Sleepypod Warmer Kit
Crater Dot is recommended for use on the floor, sofa, or any flat surface.
Features
• Contoured foam shape
• Hand washable
• Can be used with the separately sold Sleepypod Warmer Kit (includes Warmer Pad, Warmer Adapter, and Warmer Car Adapter)
• Grommet for easy hanging storage
Specifications
• Crater Lounge: 19.3 x 22 x 1.5 inches (49 x 56 x 4 centimeters), 1 pound 7 ounces (650 grams)
• Plush Dot: 16 inches in diameter (41 centimeters), 3 ounces (100 grams)
• Available Plush Dot colors: Mossy Green, Lunar Gray, Blossom Pink
About Sleepypod Sleepypod’s vision is to create innovative, well designed, and functional products to complement, modern, on-the-go lifestyles. Sleepypod is
the creator of the multiple award-wining Sleepypod mobile pet bed. Awards and honors include: Bark Buckle Up Pet Safe Choice (2009),
Metropolitan Home Design 100 (June 2008), Cat Fancy Editors’ Choice Award (2008 and 2007), and Pet Product News Editors’ Choice Award
(2007). Visit sleepypod.com
ABOUT THE CARTOONIST: Stephanie Piro is an award winning cartoonist, designer and illustrator. She is one of King Features' "Six Chix" team of women cartoonists, and
author of "My Cat Loves Me Naked". Her cartoons appear in newspapers, magazines, books and on greeting cards. Her popular cat designs are available on t-shirts and other gift items through her Strip T's Design Company website . E-mail Stephanie for info about using her cartoons or illustrations. See Stephanie's ad in the Fanc-e-Classifieds!
ABOUT THE CARTOONIST: Steve Langille, a resident of California, is the creator of a hilarious, single panel cartoon called "STRANGE BREED". Steve's cartoons are published regularly in the Sierra Star and Santa Cruz Mountain Times newspapers and he is doing the cartoons for a new book by Thomas Peacock. To see more of Steve's cartoons, visit his web site at www.strangebreedcartoons.com
ABOUT THE CARTOONIST: Award-winning cartoonist Jerry King is one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today. His work has appeared in thousands of greeting cards, magazines, Web sites, books, newspapers, newsletters and children's books. His client list includes Disney, American Greetings, The United States Golf Assoc., and many others. Visit Jerry's web site at www.jerryking.com.
Kitties love playing in these new little homes! One Purrfect Place™ products are this years Editor’s Choice Award for Best New Product of 2009 by Cat Fancy Magazine.
One Purrfect Place™ products are uniquely designed, fun little playhouses each with its own Deed of Ownership.
The products are light weight, made in the USA, 100% corrugated cardboard, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Product pricing is $19.95 plus shipping and applicable sales tax. See www.onepurrfectplace.com/.
Planet Dog is proud to announce that the new animal welfare specialty license plate for the state of Maine is now available for purchase. The new plate directly supports the health and welfare of Maine's companion animals.
The plate features colorful silhouettes of a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, and bird with the slogan "respect. love. adopt." It can be purchased at BMV branch offices as well as town offices that issue license plates. Drivers will pay $20 for the plate the first year and $15 every year after that for renewals.
For each plate sold, the Animal Welfare Auxiliary Fund will receive $5 to support its animal rescue programs including puppy mill seizures and animal cruelty and abuse investigations. The Companion Animal Sterilization Fund will also receive $5 for each plate sold to support domestic animal spay and neuter programs such as Help Fix ME, Maine's spay/neuter program for low income citizens.
Due to AWP’s effectiveness, Maine has been ranked in the top five states for animal protection laws by the Animal League Defense Fund for the past three years.
"Due to the severity of seizures, additional funding for the Animal Welfare Program (AWP) is sorely needed," says Norma Worley, Director of the State of Maine Animal Welfare Program. "This specialty plate will enable animal lovers in the state of Maine to show their support and make a difference for Maine's homeless animals," adds Worley.
Planet Dog is a proud member of the Maine Adoption Leaders Team (MALT), the unique partnership of Maine private businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies working on behalf of Maine's animals. In addition to Planet Dog, it is comprised of Happy Tails (specializing in doggie day care, boarding and training), the Animal Welfare Society, the Animal Refuge League, the Maine Chapter of The Humane Society of the United States, and the State of Maine Animal Welfare Program (AWP). By designing the new specialty plate and facilitating the entire process, Planet Dog played an instrumental part in this collaborative effort. MALT was charged with the difficult task of collecting $25 from 2,000 citizens committed to pre-paying for the license plate.
"What made it succeed in record time was the combination of teamwork and passion for animal welfare," says Catherine Frost, Planet Dog's MALT leader. "I don't think there's a better example of several sectors coming together to work for a common goal. That, coupled with the people of Maine rallying behind the effort, made it a win-win-win," adds Frost.
Maine has been and continues to be a leader in animal welfare. It worked with the legislature to pass the first-in-the-nation law that includes animals in protection from abuse orders. Due to AWP’s effectiveness, Maine has been ranked in the top five states for animal protection laws by the Animal League Defense Fund for the past three years.
“The addition of this specialty plate shows the deep commitment Mainers have for animal welfare,” says Frost. "We are thankful for the hard work of Senator Nutting, the Bill's sponsor and all of the Bill's co-sponsors and supporters: Senator Courtney of York, Senator Perry of Penobscot, Senator Simpson of Auburn, Representative Pieh of Bremen, Representative Gifford of Lincoln,, Representative Browne of Vassalboro, Representative Piotti of Unity, Representative Rosen of Bucksport, Representative Wagner of Lewiston and Representative Hill of Cape Neddick," adds Frost.
Planet Dog is a values-based leader in the pet industry and globally recognized designer and developer of premium dog products. Whether creating great products, providing financial resources or helping to educate consumers about canine-related issues, Planet Dog is proud to be a pet industry leader with proven socially responsible initiatives that bring people and dogs together for fun and mutual support.
"As a small company doing big things, our goal will always be to improve the world around us by giving back to our community, our workforce and the environment," says Alex Fisher, Planet Dog's Founder. "Our internal mantra is "think globally, act doggedly." When running a business, it’s easy to get absorbed in just the dollars and cents. The mantra helps keep us focused on the higher cause for which we entered this industry,” adds Fisher.
Planet Dog’s corporate philanthropic arm is the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF). The Foundation, whose mission is to promote and celebrate programs that enable dogs to serve and support their best friends, receives a percentage of every Planet Dog purchase. In turn, it is donated back to non-profit canine service programs nationwide.
“We’re doing what no other pet product company is doing," says Stephanie Volo, Planet Dog's President. “We offer innovative, top-quality products that dogs love, all while supporting service dog programs, encouraging pet adoption and protecting Planet Earth. Our goal is for our actions to speak louder than woofs,” adds Volo.
Since January 2006, PDF has given away more than a half a million dollars in cash and in-kind donations to several worthy organizations. For more information and a full list of programs and grantees, please visit planetdogfoundation.org
Beginning on October 15, the Company’s Debut Line of Pet Beds – the Cradle, the Pan and
the Wave – Will Be Available to the Public Exclusively at NekoHabitat.com
Neko Habitat LLC, the boutique furniture company that caters to discriminating pet
owners, announced that Thursday, October 15 marked its international sales launch.
Available exclusively at NekoHabitat.com, the Portland, Oregon-based company began selling
its debut three lines of sleek, modern pet beds, the Cradle, the Pan and the Wave.
These beds, masterfully crafted in Neko Habitat’s hallmark contemporary style, are designed to
pamper kittens, cats and small dogs. They individually retail for $230 to $250 with a flat ground
shipping rate of $7.95 within the continental USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).
“Maneki neko means lucky cat in Japanese,” explained Neko Habitat co-founder Hitomi Yasuda.
“And any pet fortunate enough to rest in a Neko Habitat bed is lucky indeed! The Cradle, the Pan
and the Wave are unsurpassed in quality and akin to sleeping on a gentle cloud – but also
specifically designed to compliment a home’s existing décor. Far too often, pet furniture clashes
with a room’s interior decorations, destroying the entire ambiance. By contrast, Neko Habitat’s
elegant design actually accentuates your home’s décor while simultaneously providing your pet
with a comfortable contemplation and perfect sleep.”
As for the high price-point, Yasuda readily acknowledged that Neko Habitat products are not for
everyone.
“Because our beds represent refinement in the purest form, we cater to a very specific audience,”
she said. “But if you take great pride in your home’s interior design and consider your pet not just
another animal, but a treasured, beloved part of the family, we certainly hope you’ll visit
NekoHabitat.com on October 15. Cats sleep 13 to 16 hours a day – that’s two-thirds of their entire
life! Our beds ensure that the overwhelming majority of your cat’s life will be dreamy and restful,
allowing both of you to maximize your enjoyment of the remaining one-third of your time
together.”
About Neko Habitat: Merging familiar, soft textures with modern materials, Neko Habitat is
dedicated to delivering discerning pet owners the highest quality pet furniture products available
anywhere on the market. Elegantly designed with an ultramodern flair, ruggedly durable and
vibrantly colored, Neko Habitat backs all its products with a guarantee of complete satisfaction.
The Japanese translation of the Neko Habitat company emblem, the “maneki neko,” is literally
“lucky cat.” For more information about Neko Habitat, please visit www.nekohabitat.com or call +1
(415) 939-NEKO (6356).
Cat lovers participated in the voting for the CFA-Iams Cat Idol, and the children were especially delighted to be able to cast their ballot for their favorite cats. Spectators were shamelessly courted for their vote by breeders -- not only through hands-on experience, but even with tempting brownies that could be found in one breed booth. Winner of the Cat Idol title was Mezetique Fresco, an eight month old Siamese.
Whoopi Goldberg, co-host on "The View" and Mario Lopez, host of "Extra" attended to tape segments for their respective programs.
The show is truly an international event, proven last year when Kuorii Santos of Cuzzoe, a black male Persian, was named Best in Show. "Santos" was bred in Italy and has co-owners in North Carolina and California. Ultimately, Santos had a very successful show season and, in June 2009, was named CFA's "Best Cat" for the 2008-2009 show season.
Elinor Glyn loved cats! She had many during her lifetime. Her favorites were her two large Persian cats, one a marmalade and the other ginger in color. The color marmalade is an old-fashioned description of a red tabby, probably a bit more fiery in color than the ginger colored cat.
PetsMD.com, the number one name in free online pet health information, has unveiled their newest consumer friendly feature, the PetsMD Symptom Checker iPhone Application. "Our users have told us that they love the Symptom Checker application and want to take it with them on their iPhone," says Tina Cannon, President and CEO. "Pet owners wanted to have the health information they need at their fingertips, at the park, the river, camping or wherever they take their pet."
Sleepypod, maker of the eponymous, multiple award-winning mobile pet bed, announces it
introduced Crater Dot at the H.H. Backer 43rd Annual Christmas Trade Show & Educational Conference in Chicago, Ill. on October 2-4.
Kitties love playing in these new little homes! One Purrfect Place™ products are this years Editor’s Choice Award for Best New Product of 2009 by Cat Fancy Magazine.
The plate features colorful silhouettes of a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, and bird with the slogan "respect. love. adopt." It can be purchased at BMV branch offices as well as town offices that issue license plates. Drivers will pay $20 for the plate the first year and $15 every year after that for renewals.
These beds, masterfully crafted in Neko Habitat’s hallmark contemporary style, are designed to
pamper kittens, cats and small dogs. They individually retail for $230 to $250 with a flat ground
shipping rate of $7.95 within the continental USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).