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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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Raffle underway, and less than 2 weeks until the FREE Cat Show Workshop

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone!

It's a sure sign that spring is approaching, and that means that the show is quickly approaching as well. One of our important fundraising activities is the Show Raffle, which was kicked off by Sherry Pellerin and Diane Patterson at Champlain Mall in Moncton on March 14. We're taking a break from the cat trees this time around (not that they aren't lovely!), and have some new prizes to entice you and your friends.

We have first, second and third prizes (with photos to follow soon):

First prize is a “Log Cabin Cat” Quilt. This quilt was made by Louise Washburn and Sherry Pellerin.

Second prize is an Oak Cat bed donated by the Thompson Tigers and a medium size bag of Indoor Royal Canin Cat food donated by Royal Canin pet food company.

Third Prize is a reusable lunch bag in Laurel Burch cat motif donated by Joan Gamble.

Tickets for these wonderful prizes will be available at the Club meeting on Sunday, and we are encouraging members to try to sell tickets for this raffle. We will also be selling them at the club table during the next 2 months at the various malls.

Tickets prices are:

1 ticket for $1.00
3 tickets for $2.00
9 tickets for $5.00.

The draw will take place on Saturday, June 6 at the Show.

Also, just a reminder that the FREE Cat Show Workshop is coming up on Saturday, March 28 from 2-4 pm at the Barking Lot (see previous post). There is still room available, so please consider signing up. Even if you aren't 100% sure you want to exhibit, you can still come to the Workshop.
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