Welome to our Show!

The Chickadee Cat Club is proud to present the 2nd ACFA Championship & Household Pet Cat Show. Open to both purebred cats and household pets, including alters, this six ring event is the only one of its kind in New Brunswick. This year we welcome six judges, hailing from Kentucky, Iowa, Florida, Missouri, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. In keeping with its theme of “Cats Helping Cats”, this year's Benefit Organization is the Kindness Club, which will receive a portion of the gate proceeds.

Last year’s event drew approximately 2500 spectators and nearly 100 cats from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I., and as far away as Ontario and Maine. Over 30 booths showcased local cat/animal welfare organizations (e.g. S.P.C.A.’s, Kindness Club, Ca-R-Ma) as well as many cat-themed vendors. A very successful raffle and silent auction, family entertainment, such as The Cat in the Hat, face painting, and a display of artwork by local children were also highlights. We are anticipating an even bigger and better show this year.

Besides being an opportunity for cat-lovers to gather together and show off their pets, this event is a chance to learn about cats and responsible pet ownership. In particular, breeders in the region are working hard to raise public awareness of acceptable breeding practices, in hopes of reducing both “kitten mills” and the number of unwanted pets. Come meet with registered, responsible breeders, who can help you choose your perfect pet, or adopt one of the wonderful pets available from local animal shelters. Many of the cats exhibited in the household pet division (including last year's winner) were originally rescued from shelters. With love and care they have become prized - and prize-winning - family members.

Event Details

Host: Chickadee Cat Club
When: Saturday, June 6, 2009, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Capital Exhibit Centre (FREX), 339 Smythe Street, Fredericton, NB

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Cat Show Workshop THIS WEEKEND!

It isn't too late to sign up for this weekend's cat show workshop! Please spread the word to all those "newbies" who might like to show a cat in this year's show. If you come to the workshop, it doesn't mean you are committing to attend the show. It's more of a dry run. If things go well for you and your kitty, then we hope you'll sign up for June 6. If you or your kitty are too stressed by the process, then that's okay, too! This is just meant to gently ease you in to the world of exhibiting. So please, come out to the Barking Lot this Saturday between 2 and 4, at 880 Hanwell Road, and don't forget to let Bev know that you're coming.

P.S. Listen for our announcement tomorrow morning on CBC's Information Morning, with Terry Seguin. Then, take a moment to drop Terry an email (infoam@fredericton.cbc.ca) thanking him for helping us out, and letting him know that there are lots of cat lovers in his "vast listening audience".
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