Cat Shows

Noah's mommy, are you in northern or southern Cal?? We might have to plan on a west coast POTD gathering sometime!! :D :D

My 3 are all rescues, still I love going to the cat show (once a year) here in NJ. :) I just check my local newspaper as it is always advertised. So many innovative toys and accessories that can't be found in Pet Stores!! Also free samples of various premium cat foods, so you can see if your kitty might be interested in switching brands without being stuck with a bag full of food . . . :cool:

Can't wait until March when the show comes around, because last year I bought what has turned out to be Meeshe's favorite teaser toy there and I want another one in reserve in case this one breaks; it is holding up amazingly well so far!

Pam from Blackwood, if you read this and want to make plans to go together, let me know . . . it is held at the old Cedar Gardens on Rt. 33 in Hamilton/Mercerville.

[ November 11, 2001: Message edited by: AvaJoy ]

Well - I went to our Cat Show here at the Salt Lake City Fairpark yesterday and enjoyed myself immensely. So many beautiful, beautiful babies. The best kitten was a gorgeous white Persian with a couple dark spots on her head. There were several beautiful Maine Coons, Cornish Rex, Siamese, Abbysinians, Britsh Shorthairs, a couple Rag Dolls, and so many more. A beautiful Ruddy color Somalie took high honors. Wish you guys could have been there with me - just love Cat Shows!!!!! Oh and Amberlee - your lecture you got from a cat loving buddy about torture in the cat shows. I've never heard of anything so ridiculous in my life. These cats are the most loved, pampered, and spoiled babies I've ever seen. Their owners are very proud and obviously live for their cats!!!!

[ November 12, 2001: Message edited by: purrley ]

Marius's Mom,
I am in Southern Cal, that would be so cool!!! When are we thinking of doing this?

Dear Purrley,

:confused: ??? I'm not completely sure where she was coming from, either. It seemed like her point was that all cats are timid and afraid to be around strangers (human and feline) and in strange to them locations, therefore a cat show in and of itself is torture to cats, just for the enjoyment of humans. Could be misinterpreting her comments, though, so... It seems to me that some cats wouldn't enjoy it and some cats would.

I'm looking forward to attending my first one soon, anyway. Thanks for the impetus to scope one myself!

Purrley, I'm so happy that you had such a great time at the cat show!!! I'm excited about going to one out here, and AmberLee we can go together! :D
Noah's Mommy, I'll actually be down in LA for Thanksgiving weekend :D LOL LOL But, it would be neat to plan a weekend for a west coast POTD meet maybe after the holidays :D What do you think? Any other west coasters interested?? :D :D

The only breed cat show I've ever been to was about a year ago. It was an Abyssinian cat show. And since I have Pippi, my abyssinian, it was an extra treat. I loved it. I have also been to a couple Pet expos at the Pamona fair grounds. They have a cat building where they hold judging. I enjoyed those too.Marius' mom, I am in the LA area and would love to join the POTD get together. I'd also love to hear about more cat shows in this area. Preferably in the South Bay.

libracats, all of your babies are just so precious! :D I'll be sure to keep you posted on any cat shows that I see in the area. So far the only ones that I know about are the ones that AmberLee posted, and I'm planning on going to those :) I'll also check my cat fancy show calendar. They usually list what shows are happening each month and where :) After all the hullabaloo of the holidays is over, a west coast POTD meeting is a must!! Any suggestions on where we should all meet and what dates are good for everyone?? :D :cool:

Holiday overload is anticipated, so Marius' Mom and I decided to focus on the later show in January. Any other Santa Clara/Alameda/Contra Costa county cat fanciers want to get in touch with us and make a mini-Pet Talk visit at the:
January TICA show in Pleasanton:
January 26-27, 2002

Fog City Cat Club

Theme: "Putting on the Ritz"
Showhall: Exhibition Hall, Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Feel free to contact either of us.

Theme: "Putting on the Ritz"

I should be a shoe-in for Master of Ceremonies at this event! Even have my own built-in tuxedo! Ritz the Cat :) :)
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/033/7b/6S/cw/IU18205.jpg :D
http://wsphotofews.excite.com/011/3B/Y2/Z8/qy48481.jpg

[ December 01, 2001: Message edited by: tuxluvr ]

[ December 01, 2001: Message edited by: tuxluvr ]

Heh, heh! You know, I was thinking that when I copied the data. Uh, oh, could get scary around here if we keep on thinking alike!

:D ;)

Hi all,

Marius' Mom and I are planning to attend the Sat. 26 Jan Cat Show in Pleasanton, CA. I believe we plan to get there either 9 or 10, will confirm and update this message. [Full details on the show are posted 2 or 3 messages above this note.] Any other central California Pet Talkers interested in joining us?

[ January 07, 2002: Message edited by: AmberLee ]

I have only ever been to one cat show before, I enjoyed it as I got to meet a famous cat called Arthur. He appears on TV advert advertising Arthurs cat food. I enjoyed it but some of the cats didn't, some where histerical and that's the part that is a bit inhumane.

I would love to enter my kitten in a cat show but she is mixed ...still trying to find out what she is and its hard!!

YumYum - they have a household pet category at the cat show. That is one of my very favorites to visit when I attend the shows - look into it ;)