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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Friday, February 20, 2009

A tiny update...

Preparations continue for the Show, which is creeping up on us, slowly but surely! Perhaps the most exciting news is that we have secured our final ring sponsor - stay tuned for the big announcement of who it is. This is great news, since not only are all six rings now sponsored, but this allows us to kick our promotion into high gear. We've been waiting for the last generous folks to join us so we can finalize our posters and really start getting the word out. Part of the benefit of being a ring sponsor is that you get your logo on our poster, which goes from one end of the province to the other (and beyond!). As soon as the poster is ready to roll it will be posted here (I'll remove the other one, so I don't confuse people). It would be tremendously helpful if you could print some off and start leaving a trail of publicity behind you. For all of our friends who are not from the Fredericton area, we would really like your help getting the word out as well. Last year we had visitors from as far away as Quebec, Maine, and all over the Atlantic region. Just because the show isn't in your town doesn't mean it isn't worthwhile to promote it.



Also, just a brief reminder that the Club will be meeting this Sunday afternoon at the New Maryland Centre. It's our AGM, so there isn't a guest speaker, but we do need your votes and we want to fill you with snacks. If the food and Club business won't get you out, please consider coming to meet "Emily" (pictured above, but you really should see her "in action"). Formerly known as "Domino", she was adopted from the Fredericton S.P.C.A. through the Douglas Animal Hospital in December. Emily has a condition know as "Tumblers" or cerebellar hypoplasia. She's mostly fine, but she looks permanently "tipsy". At our March meeting Dr. Krista Foreman from South Paw Animal Hospital will be speaking to us about Special Needs Cats. Emily might not be able to make that meeting, so she's going to come out a month early to meet the Club. If you'd like to check out a video of some kitties with this condition, please follow this link to one of many youtube videos people have posted of their special kitties.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQG6V1MOVY
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