Nothern CA Cat Show Coming Up In Early April In Pleasanton!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi all cat lovers. There's another cat show coming up in early January. Here are more details:

JANUARY 2009
03-04(L). CA, SAN JOSE: Santa CC Fairground, Gateway Hall, 344 Tully Road. Tails and No Tales Cat Club. 5AB, 3Spec, JS. Judges: Nye(AB), Newkirk(AB), Fuller(AB), Wilford(AB), Everett-Hirsch(AB), Lyons(LH/SH), Miller(LH/SH), Harding(LH/SH), TBA(JS). Entry limit 225. Info: Darcy Radcliffe, 3654 Farm Hill Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94061. 650-365-6435. Fax 650-365-9350. Email [email protected].

I know that I'll be there and I hope that some other PT'ers will also be able to attend.:)

[RedHedd]

Hmm - I just might be able to make it. PLMK what day everyone decides to meet up on. :)

[Don Juan's mom]

don juan here on moms shoulder she has to see if she has wurk yet otherwise she says she'll hire me and Zerlina GattoBrat out to wurk on the TV box.:rolleyes:r45t4444r5l,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,;;l.

[lvpets2002]

:) I so so wished I lived close enough to be able to come.. I just know it would be a blast..

[wolflady]

Thanks for the heads up KAK! It's been so long I'd love to go! Let me know when you're interested in attending. I have a dental appointment in the morning on the 3rd, but my afternoon is free. I can go the whole day Sunday too, so whatever works best just let me know! Looking forward to it! :D

[CathyBogart]

I've never managed to make it to a cat show with the wonderful PTers, but I will try!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

So far either Sat. or Sun. will work for me. Does any one prefer one day over the other? Hopefully we can get a small group of PT'ers together for this show.:)

[RedHedd]

Saturday is better for me. It sure would be nice to see y'all again!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Saturday is better for me. It sure would be nice to see y'all again!
I can go either day and if you'll be sure to be there on Sat. I can also go that day too.:) Wolflady has a dental appointment on Sat. morning so she said that Sun. would be better for her. She's visiting her parents right now and we had planned for her to pick me up and then we'd eat and then go on Sunday but I'm not sure what time we'd get there. Let me know when you can be there in Sat. and we can meet up.:)

[Don Juan's mom]

Saturday. I've got a ****CALLBACK**** on Sunday. But that doesn't start until 6:00, so I might be able to go Sunday afternoon.

Hope this means I'm getting some wurk!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Wolflady and I will be meeting RedHedd at the cat show on Sunday around 12pm or so. If any one would like to copy this e-mail and save some money on the admission price then please feel free to do so. I'll paste it below.

As our friend and previous patron please join us at our 24th Annual



TAILS & NO TALES CAT SHOW
JANUARY 3 & 4, 2009
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday 9 am to 5 pm



Please note that we have moved to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Gateway Hall,
344 Tully Road., San Jose, CA 95111.
Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children under 12. (2 and under free)

Present this email for $2 off one admission to the show. You may also forward this to a friend and they will receive $1 off one admission.




January 3 & 4, 2009, hundreds of the most popular pets in the United States are traveling to San Jose to compete for “Top Cat” at the 25th Annual Tails & No Tales Cat Show. Whether purebred or household pets, they are combed, fluffed, and groomed to purr-fection and ready to strut their stuff. This competition is sure to have something for everyone. It features the finest examples of the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) recognized breeds from the popular Persian and

Maine Coon to more exotic breeds such the rare Siberian from Russia and the mysterious Birman. The Show also features a coloring contest for little cat lovers, a “Find that Cat Game,” a Peoples Choice Award and a Junior Showmanship Competition.



The cat show is open to the public Saturday, January 3, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 4, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Gateway Hall, 344 Tully Road, San Jose CA 95111. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children under 12. (2 and under free)



In addition to the judging, which takes place throughout the show, you can see the cats up close while they are waiting to compete and ask the exhibitors any questions you may have. You may also enjoy our Junior Showmanship Competition, where youth between the ages of 8 and 15 develop their presentation skills as they share their knowledge about cats, the different breeds, and cat care. There will also be a wide variety of cat-related items, such as grooming supplies; toys, and gift items are for sale.



In addition to coordinating with a local agency to provide animal adoption opportunities at the show, proceeds from previous shows have been donated to non-profit organizations such as the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) Disaster Relief Fund and the Winn Feline Foundation, which is devoted to health related studies benefiting cats.



Tails & No Tales Cat Club is a member of the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). CFA, a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of cats, was founded in 1906 and is the world's largest pedigreed cat registry.



For additional information please call (408) 778-6318, email [email protected] or check our website at tailsandnotales.com


Show reminders are only sent once per year to those people that have asked to be on our mailing list. If this email has reached you in error or you would like to have your name removed, please contact Jaclin Carrillo at [email protected]

[AmberLee]

Have a wonderful time, ladies. I'll be with you in my dreams, although I can't make it in real life this time... :(

Have fun, and PLEASE post impressions and photos and such. :D:D:D

[Don Juan's mom]

I may be a bit late, but I'll find the cash and come.

Liz

[wolflady]

Awesome! I'm so looking forward to this. I've been so stressed out that a little cat show therapy will do a body good. *snicker*

See you all tomorrow! :D

[RedHedd]

Have to check in - right now I'm not feeling up to a long drive tomorrow so I may not make it. I want to, but not sure my body will let me.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Have to check in - right now I'm not feeling up to a long drive tomorrow so I may not make it. I want to, but not sure my body will let me.
I'm sorry to hear this. Hopefully you'll wake up feeling great so you'll change your mind. I know it's quite a drive for you though. Please take care of yourself.

I can't wait to get there tomorrow.:) It's been way too long since I've been to a cat show. I know we'll all have a great time.:) I'm glad to hear that you'll be able to make it Liz.:)

[RedHedd]

Have a great time, folks! Perhaps I'll catch you at the next cat show - Georgia & Mitzi

[Don Juan's mom]

I don't think I can come. I have about $4 left after paying my rent.

Liz:(

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that both of you won't be able to come this time.:( Hopefully you'll be able to make the next one. AmberLee, I know you'd go if you still lived close by. I hope to be able to see you again at a show soon.:) Wolflady and I will have a great time and we'll be thinking of you.:)

[wolflady]

Even though the show was a bit small, we spent all afternoon there looking at the kitties and had a great time! I was almost tempted by an Ocicat that was up for adoption, but managed to resist since I don't want to introduce another cat until I know where I'm going to be. My husband is out of a job and it's a possibility that depending on where he gets an offer we might move...so it's definitely best to wait.
Anyway, I have to give my husband major kudos for his patience. We looked at all the kitties at least 3 times and he even seemed to enjoy it too. :) They had a lot of persians and oddly enough most of the main coons that were at this show were white. They were beautiful. Of course I fawned all over the orientals and siamese kitties that were there.
KAK and I were able to hold a little Burmese female. They are surprisingly heavy for their size. Such sturdy silky little kitties! LOL Overall, it was much needed "cat therapy" for me during the stressful times my family is currently facing.

[RedHedd]

OMG! They let you actually HOLD a kitty? Aww! Did you guys take pics? White Maine Goons, eh? They sound cute and very fluffy!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yes, I also had a great time but I always do.:) Sorry no pictures this time. Don Juan's Mom was also able to attend afterall because she said that she also needed some "cat therapy".

We also got to pet some Turkish Angoras and an adult and a kitten Ragdoll. All of their fur was so soft and silky.:) There were a lot of kittens and adults up for adoption but we had to resist the temptation. I didn't even buy anything at the show except for a diet coke.

The lady at the entrance area said that they had to move to this smaller hall because they were booted out of the larger one. It didn't even seem like any one was using the larger one this weekend. She also said that next year this show will most likely be held towards the end of Jan. instead so that then they may be able to hold it in the larger hall. It'll also help those that may be away on vacation to be able to attend the show.

Hopefully there will be a few more good local shows that we'll be able to attend.:)

[RedHedd]

I've always wanted to handle a Ragdoll! I've heard they're very soft and floppy

[wolflady]

Yes, I certainly hope we can get more shows in the area. I think having this one at the end of Jan would be better since most people would be back from vacation.
The Ragdoll's fur was so silky soft like cloud. They certainly are as soft as they look.
I managed to resist any purchases this time around as well, but had just as much fun! Oh, and I also found out from one of the ladies in the Oriental section that the woman I adopted Phinehas from has come back to CA. She had moved to Oregon about a year or so ago, so I was happy to hear she's back in the area. I sent her an email to catch up and gave her and update on how Phinehas is doing.

[Sphynx_Luver]

I will be showing my sphynx soon and will be t some of the cat shows once I learn how to show.
The last cat show I went to was in Stockton last March when I was looking for a sphynx.

[wolflady]

It looks like there's a possibility of a show in Pleasanton in April. Linda also mentioned that she was going to a show in March - near Santa Rosa? Not sure, but I say we all plan to go to the one in Pleasanton! It's been a long time since we've been there! ;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

The Pleasanton Cat Show sounds good to me. Here are the details:
APRIL 2009
04-05(L). CA, PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fairgrounds - Commercial Hall, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue. Crow Canyon Cat Club. 7AB, 1Spec. Judges: Yurchick(AB), Webster(AB), Miller(AB), Harding(AB), Ayers Nye(AB), Fuller(AB), Grimm(AB), Jaeger(LH/SH). Entry limit 225. Info: Laurie Holmes, 3795 Oak Avenue, Clearlake, CA 95422. Phone/Fax 707-995-1125. Email [email protected].

Hey AmberLee, this isn't too far away from you this time.;)

[Sphynx_Luver]

There is a cat show in Santa Rosa in Feb.
I plan on shwing Cleo at teh Pleasanton cat show.
We just sent her papers into tica.
We will send to Cfa when they come back.

[Taz_Zoee]

Pleasanton!!! I used to work in Pleasanton and now I work in Livermore. I'll have to mark this on the calendar and try to make it! :D

[wolflady]

Sounds like a plan! Of course, the more, the merrier! ;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I decided to change the title to this thread to make it more current.;) That would be great if you could also go Cindy and it would be great to finally get to meet you too.:)

[Taz_Zoee]

It would be great to meet you and others too. Plus, I've never been to a cat show before. :)

[Sphynx_Luver]

I have been to cat shows in Pleasanton,Stockton,San Mateo,Hayward,San Jose and Reno and Millbrae.
I have never shown though.

[kitten645]

I will definately be there. Probably Sat. We should definately meet!
Claudia

[krazyaboutkatz]

I will definately be there. Probably Sat. We should definately meet!
Claudia

I think that Sat. would also work better for me too. Hopefully I'll get to meet you.:)

[wolflady]

Since this is so far out, either day will work for me, so if Saturday is looking good for everyone, let's plan for Saturday. What time do we all want to meet? KAK and I will commute up together.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm just bumping this thread up again to remind everyone about the upcoming cat show in Pleasanton on April 4th and 5th.:) Wolflady and I are planning on being there on Sat. April 4th. I'm not sure of the time yet. I hope that some other PT'ers will be able to make it.:)

[Taz_Zoee]

I was just coming back here to check for a time. I'll need to know so I can plan my volunteer time around it. :)
Looking forward to seeing some of you again, and meeting others for the first time. :D

[NoahsMommy]

I'm soooooooo jealous!!! I love that Cat Show...this is the one we went to with Karen, Tracey, Amberlee, Gina and her friend, right??? Or was that somewhere else???

Either way, I wish I could too!!! Have lots of fun and say "hi" to the kitties for me!!!

Hugs, Kelly :)

[wolflady]

OMG Kelly! Soooooo good to see you post and yes, you're right. This is the same catshow that you went with us to :)
**hugs**

I think what Tracey and I are going to do is have breakfast around 10:30am on Saturday and then will head up to the show from there which would probably put us in Pleasanton around 12:30 I'm thinking. Perhaps we could meet just inside the entrance where you check in and pay your entry fee?

[Sphynx_Luver]

I I will be there showing both days in Pleasanton.

[bluesquaretatt2]

Hi everybody. I'm new to this. This will be my very first cat show. I've been told that I should enter my polydactyl cat, but I never knew how. I can't wait to see all of your beautiful kitties.

:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi everybody. I'm new to this. This will be my very first cat show. I've been told that I should enter my polydactyl cat, but I never knew how. I can't wait to see all of your beautiful kitties.

:)

Welcome to PT.:) Most of us are just going to the cat show. Our cats won't be there. I hope you can make it.:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

I was trying to find a coupon for the Pleasanton show so I found a website and e-mailed a lady about it. At first she replied that she didn't think that there were any coupons available for this show. I just received another e-mail from her and she attached a flyer that states that if you mention this ad that you receive $1 off of admission.:) I'll try to attach the flyer. I printed out a few to bring with me.

[wolflady]

Thanks for posting the flyer. I printed it and directions to the show out, so am ready to go! See you soon! :D

**hugs**

[Taz_Zoee]

That was so much fun!!! Seeing all the beautiful kitties was amazing! I actually learned about so many breeds....many I'd never heard of before.
I did fall in love with two breeds. The Maine Coon (which I already loved before the show) and the Japenese Bobtail. They've got the best personalities. :D
I did get two pictures (woo hoo!) of two Maine Coons that I'll post later. I'm exhausted right now. LOL

It was so wonderful to meet Tracey and Karen (krazyaboutkatz and wolflady). They made the show MUCH more fun for me. :)

Now I'm off to take a little nappy poo. :p

[wolflady]

Cindy, it was really nice to meet you! :) Those bobtails were really cool. I hadn't really seen very many before, and seeing them in the ring and how quirky their purrsonalities are made me like them so much more! I don't think I had ever seen a korat before, so that was cool. Other cats that I hadn't seen before included a long hair selkirk rex, long hair scottish fold and some la perms. I guess those haven't been shown in the CFA as long as they have in TICA, so just within the last year those have started to be shown at the CFA shows.

I think Cindy got a picture of Stevie Ray - LOL - cool name, huh? He was a very handsome main coon.

While we were there, we spoke a little bit with my breeder Linda who was helping with one of the rings. 3 of her kitties were there as well including Jeeves, Phinehas's son! One of Malachi's brothers was also there being shown. It was nice to see them again.

Tracey and Cindy made the outing more fun, so all in all it was a really good day! Hopefully we can do it again soon.
**hugs**

[RedHedd]

Sounds like you had fun. I :love: Maine Goons! Did they have a big red one like my Mishi dude?

[krazyaboutkatz]

I had a great time too but I always do.:) It was great to meet you Cindy and I'm glad that your first experience at a cat show was a good one. Hopefully there will be some more this year around our area so we can do this again.:)

Karen, you forgot to go back and buy that catnip hemp mouse for Malachi. He probably would've destroyed it quickly any way.;)


Sounds like you had fun. I :love: Maine Goons! Did they have a big red one like my Mishi dude?
No, they didn't. They had a white one, several silver tabbie's, and I think that there were a few calico looking ones with mainly white bodies. I think that Cindy took a picture of one of these.

There were many Persians as usual and I was also surprised to see a lot of Sphynx's there. I don't know if Sphynx_Luver was there or not. I was wearing my PT hat but no one ever came up to me to ask what it meant. One woman did comment to me that it was a very cute hat though.:)

[Taz_Zoee]

Here are the two pictures I took. And now that I have them uploaded I'm discovering they are horrible pictures. I'm sorry. :(
Next time I'll take more pictures because I won't be so in awe over all the beautiful kitties. :)

This is Stevie Ray. He is a little over a year old. Just before I took this he was sitting very regally in his cage and was entranced with a man that was also looking at him. Unfortunately I didn't get a pic of him with his beautiful eyes open.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/Taz_Zoee/April2009001.jpg

And this is 5 month old Ashley. Apparently she wasn't entered in the kitten coompetition. I don't recall seeing her and that's the one category we watched the whole way through.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q47/Taz_Zoee/April2009002.jpg

[wolflady]

Awww! Cute pictures Cindy! I just love how big Stevie Ray's paws were and how big the kitten was for being only 5 months! LOL They looks so hugable, don't they? ;)

[Taz_Zoee]

Yes, but these pictures do not do them justice. To see them in person is amazing!! The Maine Coons are SOOO large.....I :love: them!!!
I wish I could go back today just to take more pictures. But I'm working at ARF today. hee hee :)

[RedHedd]

:love: Maine Coons, and yes they ARE large. Wonderfully silky soft furry huge love muffins. The kittens are incredibly cute and funny.

[Sphynx_Luver]

I was there with Cleo a bi color black and white sphynx.
I had a bed with hearts on it in her cage.
This was my first time showing.
I did take pictures of Cleo in her cage.
Sorry I need not know to look for anyone with a pt hat.
I will be showing in Fresno next.