May 2011 - Cartier Siberians

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I ENJOYED THE ARTICLE ON THE
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work with, removed a Siamese mix from the
shelter who was to be euthanized due to his
special needs (Parker suffers from cerebellar ataxia). I immediately fell in love with
his goofy little face and his joie de vivre. He’s
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grateful to see additional suggestions.
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household, even if it’s a small space (“Close
Quarters,” March 2011). Many cozy moments let us know they like having another
cat to cuddle up with.
Cindy
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We asked CAT FANCY Facebook fans,
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This is really fun. There’s a lot to learn
about our furry friends and Cat College
gives us a greater understanding about
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I got a late start on this, but I love it all.
I’ve printed off my diplomas and certificates and can’t wait to put them in a pretty
picture frame and hang them on the wall. I
can’t wait for future classes!
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Editor’s Note: Have you enrolled in Cat
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Correction
As a correction to the March Health
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Deworming Medication,” please note that
while the FDA recently approved two new
tablet sizes with supplemental labeling for
Bayer Animal Health’s Drontal® (praziquantel/pyrantel pamoate), these two new
tablet sizes are not on the market. The current Drontal® Tablets, that have been available since 1993, remain approved for cats
and kittens 6 weeks and older weighing 11⁄2
pounds or more. If you have any questions
about parasites and how to treat them using products like Drontal® speak with your
veterinarian.
Helping Big Cats
Thank you for your article about the
Feline Conservation Center (“Wild
World,” Feb. 2011). During a trip to
California in May 2005, I suggested we
stop off in Rosamond to visit the FCC, as it
was mentioned in the California travel
book I had borrowed from the library. My
husband, 15-year-old son and I very much
enjoyed our visit. If you are in the area, definitely stop by. You will really enjoy spending a few hours there.
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Crystal River, Fla.
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Flea s
Life
Health & Care
THE AMAZING PHYSICAL ABILITIES OF
THIS PARASITE IN ALL ITS STAGES MAKE
IT A FORMIDABLE FOE TO YOUR CAT.
M
ost people don’t realize how long fleas can live
and how difficult it can be to get rid of them.
That’s because most people don’t know flea biology. The common cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis)
thrives in warm, humid settings but can survive in cars, basements, dog houses and similarly
protected areas for about a year,
depending upon its stage of development. “Fleas aren’t as affected by cold weather as people think,”
explains Michael Paul, DVM, executive director of
the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). “Homes have
microclimates — places where it stays warm or moist even in winter, like under the house
or in the garage or attic. The fleas don’t go away. You just can’t see them.”
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BY FRAN PENNOCK SHAW
Killing adult fleas doesn’t solve the whole problem.
“Most problems in flea control are not associated with failure
of flea control products,” says Michael Dryden, DVM, professor of veterinary parasitology at Kansas State University
College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kan. “They result from our misunderstanding of flea biology and the reasons for persistent
flea infestations. The problem is
not the fleas today, but how many
flea eggs were laid yesterday.”
The Flea’s Life Cycle
Understanding the life cycle
of the flea can help prevent
infestations in both your
home and on your cat.
Fleas develop in
four stages:
Eggs. Adult females,
living on a warm-blooded animal, can lay 40 to 50 eggs a day. Most eggs
fall off the host, but they become embedded in
the environment, particularly carpet fibers, bedding and soil. Eggs
hatch in two days to two weeks.
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BY DUSTY RAINBOLT
TOP PHOTO BY FIONA GREEN
Tapeworms
THE TRUTH ABOUT
Where Do They Come From?
Most pets become infected with tapeworms after swallowing
fleas during normal grooming, says Michael Dryden, DVM, professor of veterinary parasitology at Kansas State University College of
Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kan.
The flea dies inside the cat’s stomach and releases the
Dipylidium caninum larva. It moves to the cat’s small intestine and
attaches to the intestinal wall. In short order, the young tapeworm
grows into a structure up to 6 inches long. At first glance it looks
like one long body, but it’s actually a head with many segments attached. Each of these segments is a separate tapeworm body that
steals the nutrients of digested food. As new segments form at the
front, older segments break away and exit through the cat’s anus.
The gross wiggly thing is a single segment containing eggs. If you
missed the live performance, you might find something that looks
like dried rice clinging to your cat’s britches. When these sacs or
cysts dry, they fall off, break open and are eaten by flea larvae, which
reside in the carpet or lawn. The mature flea once again could be ingested by the cat. This circle of life takes six to eight weeks.
Since it takes actually ingesting the flea in order to hatch the
tapeworm, your family and other pets won’t get tapeworms directly
from Scooter. But if Scooter
has fleas, your other
pets could become infected
with tapeworm, too.
SCARY AS THEY
MAY SEEM, THESE
PARASITES ARE
EASY TO PREVENT
AND TREAT.
“Tapeworms don’t usually
cause problems [in adults],”
Dryden says. “They might
cause digestive upset.”
However, a stray kitten
with a very heavy parasite
load might suffer from lifethreatening diarrhea.
Tapeworms give cats a
bloated, potbellied look.
They can experience attacks
of gas and, of course, there
To prevent tapeworms, get rid of
are the telltale segments
the fleas that cause them by giving
making their final exits.
your cat a regular flea preventive.
In northern climates, a
less common but certainly more sinister tapeworm lurks. According
to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Echinococcus multilocularis is found primarily in the north central United States from eastern Montana to central Ohio, as well as in Alaska and Canada. Cats
become infected by eating infected prey. The tapeworms attach to
the liver and could spread to other organs. Unless the cat possesses a
heavy parasite load, you will seldom see symptoms. Unlike the more
common tapeworm, this parasite passes eggs through the cat’s stool.
While rare, humans can become infected by ingesting the eggs, so
wash your hands after tending the litterbox.
Easy to Treat
Fortunately, you can easily treat tapeworms. Dryden says you
have to use a two-tiered approach to stop the life cycle.
Step One: Get rid of the tapeworms. Contact your veterinarian
about a treatment. Dryden recommends the topical Profender®
(emodepside and praziquantel). This spot-on addresses tapeworms
as well as roundworms and hookworms. The combination of praziquantel and pyrantel pamoate, which can be given by injection or
orally, also eliminates tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.
Praziquantel alone, a less expensive option, kills tapeworms only.
Step Two: Stop the cycle. Get rid of the fleas that
Most cats because the problem in the first place. And in the northcome infected
ern regions, prevent your cats from hunting mice. c
with tapeworms after
swallowing
fleas during
normal grooming. The flea dies
inside the cat’s
stomach and
releases the
tapeworm larva.
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Dusty Rainbolt is a member of the Cat Writers’ Association
and International Association of Animal Behavior
Consultants, and is the author of Cat Wrangling Made Easy:
Maintaining Peace & Sanity in Your Multicat Home, Ghost
Cats: Human Encounters with Feline Spirits, Kittens for
Dummies and All the Marbles.
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Pick the cat with worms.
Even a healthy-looking cat can have worms. In fact, intestinal
parasites are found in more than 1 out of 4 untreated cats in
the United States.* Make sure your cat’s health isn’t at risk.
Ask your veterinarian for Profender, the most complete
single-dose feline Topical Dewormer.†
For treatment and control of hookworm, roundworm, and
tapeworm infections.
Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Children should not contact application site for twenty-four (24) hours. Oral ingestion or
exposure should be avoided.
©2011 Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201
Bayer, the Bayer Cross, and Profender are registered trademarks of Bayer.
*Blagburn BL. Unpublished study. Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, September 2010.
† Based on label comparisons.
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THE COMMON CAT
FLEA CAN SURVIVE
IN PROTECTED
AREAS FOR
ABOUT A
Year
(continued from page 9) Larvae. White,
mobile larvae feed primarily on blood in
the feces of adult fleas. Outdoors, they mature best in cool, shady areas, such as
where pets lie. Indoors, undisturbed areas,
such as baseboards and underneath furniture, are ideal incubators. Temperature
and moisture affect how quickly a larva
develops and spins its cocoon.
Pupae. Soft, white cocoons provide
protection for the pre-adult fleas that
emerge in as little as a week or can stay
dormant for 350 days. The pupae sense
heat and humidity from the environment
and vibrations and carbon dioxide from
nearby animals, any one of which can indicate to them that it is safe to emerge. This
adaptability is one reason why flea infestations reoccur even after flea treatments.
Adults. Adult fleas have three pairs of
legs and are Olympic jumpers able to leap
onto passing animals and transfer between hosts. Newly-emerged adults need
blood, so if they can’t find a cat or other
mammal to live on, most fleas die within
a couple of weeks. Once feeding, however,
females begin producing eggs within 24
hours. “Generally, an egg must hatch in
about 10 days or it won’t hatch, and it
takes about three weeks for the larva to
spin its cocoon,” Dryden says. “But once
it forms a cocoon, it can hang out for up
to a year.” After emerging and finding a
host, he adds, “an adult can live up to
about 100 days.”
Add it all up and you’ll see that one flea
can survive in your home for as long as 480
days; then multiply that by the 500 eggs an
adult flea can lay in its lifetime.
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Although the common cat flea thrives in warm, humid settings, it can also survive in microclimates such as garages or attics during
cold weather.
Location, Location, Location
Flea combs also effectively rid pets of adult fleas. Like flea baths,
however, they only kill the fleas on the cat at the time. If fleas in othClimate and geography do affect flea development. Fewer live in
er stages of development are also in the environment, a combinadeserts and colder regions, but Paul says it’s tough to escape fleas
tion of treatments may be needed.
entirely. Although adult fleas are relatively easy to kill, the other
But it’s better to understand the flea life cycle and
stages are more difficult. “The eggs, larvae and pupae
prevent infestations. “We recommend the
can live in sofas, cars, rat burrows or other
use of professional products given eiplaces, and with just a few warm days
For more information about the flea
ther internally or topically all year
they become active,” Paul says. “Eggs
life cycle, visit the Companion Animal Parasite
long,” Paul concludes. “If you miss a
Council (CAPC) at www.capcvet.org, and view Dr.
and pupae can survive even when you
month and the fleas come back, what
Michael Dryden’s video The Dirt on Fleas at
vacuum. They get deep into carpets or
have you saved?” c
into cracks in hardwood floors.”
www.DrMichaelDryden.com.
People and pets unknowingly carry adult
fleas inside, which starts the cycle. “I frequently see permanently indoor cats with flea infestations,” Dryden says. “Our worst
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problems are during the fall flea surge in temperate climates,”
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end of the summer people stop giving their
pets flea products.”
Use of a year-round prevenContinual, year-round use of topical or oral
tive allows you to kill the
adult flea as soon as it jumps
preventives will protect cats and break the cyonto
your pet but before it
cle. “If you have your cat on a year-round pregets a chance to lay eggs.
ventive, you kill the adult flea when it jumps on,
and it never gets to lay eggs,” Dryden says.
“There’s no reason why cats, as members of our
families, should suffer the indignities of fleas
when it costs less than a mocha latte once a
month to give them year-round protection.”
Flea Control
CRIS KELLY
Veterinary flea products are effective and
safe when labeled for cats, as are some overthe-counter products, Paul says. Some topicals
kill adult fleas only, others also prevent eggs
from hatching and kill larvae. Oral medications usually inhibit development of flea
eggs but don’t kill adults.
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Health & Care
Can You
Kitty?
From
THESE ILLNESSES ARE EASILY
PREVENTABLE IF YOU TAKE
THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS.
s pet owners, we share much with
our feline counterparts — from
the pillow we lay our heads on to
the occasional piece of unseasoned grilled chicken from
our own dinner plate. But not everything we share
with our pets is visible. Just as we are able to catch
germs from strangers in the grocery store, there are
a handful of illnesses that we can acquire from the
cat resting next to us on the living room couch.
Luckily, protecting ourselves — and our families —
from these diseases is a cinch, as long as you know
what to look for.
Good hygiene is
one of the best
ways to avoid
contracting
disease.
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Salmonellosis
Although Salmonella infection is most frequently contracted by
handling or digesting uncooked or undercooked meats and eggs, it
can also be contracted through a cat’s feces. “Both people and cats
can harbor Salmonella without showing any signs of illness,” says
Lee Herold, DVM, chief medical officer at DoveLewis Emergency
Animal Hospital in Portland, Ore. “However, if they do get sick, both
people and cats show similar signs when they are infected with
Salmonella, [such as] gastrointestinal upset including a decrease in
appetite, diarrhea that can sometimes be bloody, vomiting and, occasionally, fever.”
While good hygiene, especially washing your hands thoroughly
after cleaning your cat’s litterbox or handling raw meat, is the No. 1
way to protect yourself from contracting salmonellosis, there are
precautions you can take to ensure that your cat steers clear of the
Salmonella bacteria — protecting both of you from unnecessary illness. “To avoid exposing your cat to Salmonella, do not feed raw meat
diets as these have a greater chance of containing pathogenic bacteria than food that has been processed and heat treated,” says Ashley
Hughes, DVM, at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington,
D.C. “Keep your cat indoors. Kitties that go outside are more likely to hunt and eat rodents and birds that may be infected.”
Proponents of raw food diets say salmonellosis is not a
concern for healthy cats and that these diets mimic what
cats eat in nature. Salmonella infection is more of a concern
for people and for immunocompromised pets. If you feed a
raw diet, always practice safe food handling and cleanup.
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Toxoplasmosis
While harboring similarities to the Salmonella bacteria in both transmission and prevention, toxoplasmosis is
an illness all its own that stems not from bacteria, like salmonellosis, but from a parasite. Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma
gondii. “While cats are the natural host for toxoplasmosis and contact with cat feces can transmit the disease, about 50 percent of
people who get toxoplasmosis get the infection from eating undercooked meats,” Herold says. “There are many species of Salmonella
bacteria that can cause Salmonella infection. Salmonella infections
usually cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal signs, whereas toxoplasmosis infection in cats is associated with lung and brain infections.”
Although children and healthy adults typically possess immune
systems that are resistant to the effects of toxoplasmosis, two types
of people are at greatest risk for contracting the illness: pregnant
women and those who already have complications with their immune systems. “If the individual is immunocompromised, then systemic infection manifesting as encephalitis can occur,” Hughes
says. “If a pregnant woman is infected during pregnancy, the fetus
can spontaneously abort or develop central nervous system lesions
resulting in birth defects. The severity of infection in the fetus depends on what stage of pregnancy the mother is infected.”
As with handling the Salmonella bacteria, practicing good hygiene will ward off the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis. Cleaning
the litterboxes daily and washing your hands afterward are effective ways of keeping toxoplasmosis out of your life. It takes
at least 24 hours for the Toxoplasma oocysts (eggs) that are
shed in cat feces to become viable to infect people, Herold
says. “If you remove the feces at least once a day, the toxoplasmosis that is present will not be able to infect people.” In addition, the person must swallow the oocysts
to become infected, so normal hygiene should prevent infection even when the feces is not removed
rapidly enough from the litterbox.
Not all
scratches
result in cat
scratch fever, but
any wound that breaks
the skin should be
observed and treated.
Cat Scratch Fever
One of the most common misconceptions about cat scratch fever
(or cat scratch disease) is that it can materialize from any scratch
and/or bite one obtains from a cat. All wounds that break the skin
should be observed and treated, but not all of them are used as a vessel
for transmitting cat scratch fever from feline to human. “Cat scratch
fever can be contracted from any cat harboring the intracellular parasite Bartonella henselaefrom the bacterial class Proteobacteria,” says
Delia Harman, DVM, TCVM, at Governors Choice Animal Hospital
in Huntsville, Ala. “Traditionally, cat scratch disease is transmitted
via cat bites, scratches and licking. Fleas are suspected as a vector of
this disease and should be controlled.”
Believed to be the result of flea feces that have managed to infect the
wounds of bites and scratches, cat scratch fever can leave individuals
who have contracted the disease with fever, appetite loss, swollen lymph
nodes, headache, fatigue and
soreness throughout the muscles
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“In people, the cat scratch disease
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syndrome usually lasts between
two and four months and resolves spontaneously,” says Gail S. Wolfe,
DVM, at Bennett Road Animal Clinic in Okemos, Mich. “Azithromycin
and other antibiotics have been shown to shorten the course of the disease and are more important in the immunosuppressed.”
Thoroughly cleaning any and all wounds with soap and water is
a primary way to avoid cat scratch fever, but the most effective way
to keep the disease away from you, your family and your cat is to
keep kitty on a good year-round flea and tick treatment to stave off
the parasites suspected of causing it.
Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, at Alamo Feline Health Center in
San Antonio says he has been scratched and bitten literally hundreds of times during his 39 years of practice with cats, and he has
never contracted this disease.
Roundworm, Hookworm and Ringworm
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Clean litterboxes daily to lessen the
chance of contracting toxoplasmosis.
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Although roundworms and hookworms are actual worms, ringworm is a fungal skin infection, not a parasite like roundworm and
hookworm. The trio, however, are all capable of infecting humans in
their own ways. “Roundworm and hookworm symptoms in cats
and people are different, as people are not the typical hosts, so the
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to the brain,” Warden says. “Hyperimmune
(antibody-rich) serum is flushed into the
wound in the hope of inactivating the virus
before it penetrates to the nerves. The patient receives a post-exposure series of vaccinations for about a month. In this way, when
the virus comes out in secretions, the immune system will be waiting to fight the virus and keep it from getting to the brain.”
Ensuring that your cat is vaccinated against rabies is the most
surefire way of keeping him safe from the disease, but limiting his
exposure to other animals — such as strays or wildlife — by keeping
him indoors, is also important to avoid encounters with rabies.
Disease is never a happy subject to discuss, but knowing what
you can and cannot catch from your cat is the first step in protecting
yourself and your family from illness. “All of us who have cats know
that they contribute to emotional well-being,” Herold says. “Fear of
contracting disease from cats should not be used as a reason to relinquish or re-home them.” c
CRIS KELLY
The best way to
protect your cat
(and yourself)
against rabies is
to have him
vaccinated.
infection does not proceed with the typical life cycle,” says Matt
Vaughan, DVM, and small animal internal specialist at Seattle
Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland, Wash. “Symptoms of a roundworm infection in a cat are variable but could include diarrhea,
vomiting, weight loss and failure to grow. Symptoms of a hookworm
infection in cats would be similar to roundworms, but other signs
may include anemia and possible bloody stool. People infected with
roundworm can have a variety of signs depending on severity of infection and what organ is affected. People infected with a hookworm infection in the skin can develop red, itchy linear regions
typically on the feet.”
People who have been infected with ringworm typically develop
an itchy, ring-shaped lesion on their skin; an infected feline develops scaling, hair loss and crusting on different parts of his body.
Hookworms, roundworms and ringworms
can all be treated, but the risk of re-infection is
possible; therefore, taking the proper precautions from the get-go will keep your family
healthy and happy in the long run. “Always
wear shoes outdoors,” says Page Warden, DVM,
at Green Valley Animal Hospital in Ijamsville,
Md. “Always wash hands with soap and water
prior to eating. Keep children from putting
things in their mouths, especially around soil
where puppies or kittens have been. Don’t allow cats to walk on the kitchen counters where
food is prepared. De-worm pets regularly and
keep them on a monthly preventive. Have cats
examined and de-wormed by a veterinarian
prior to handling or taking the pet home.”
Rabies
One of the most dangerous, life-threatening diseases humans can
contract from an animal is rabies. Although rabies is a preventable
disease in animals via vaccination, once an animal is stricken with it,
there is no cure. “There is no treatment for rabies once the symptoms start,” Warden says. “The animal or human will die within 10
days after symptoms start, but it can incubate or take a while for the
virus to reach the brain,” depending on how close the wound is to
the head and how much virus is present. “It has been known that an
animal may show signs of rabies up to five months after a bite from
a rabid animal.”
Despite the fact that there is no treatment available once symptoms appear, there is a post-exposure treatment available for humans who get medical help immediately after their contact with the
rabid animal. “If a person is exposed to a rabid animal, they will get
post-exposure treatment which will prevent the virus from getting
WHAT YOU CAN’T CATCH
It’s true, there are some diseases that you can catch from
a cat, but these are nothing to fear.
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV).
Though no infection claims more feline
lives than FeLV, humans cannot catch this
disease from cats. Human leukemia is
cancer of the blood cells, whereas the feline disease is caused by a virus.
Feline Herpesvirus. The word “herpesvirus” might make you think that feline herpesvirus is the very same one that
plagues people. It’s not. There are many
herpesviruses that infect humans, cats,
dogs, horses and so on. These viruses are
species specific. The feline herpesvirus
cannot transfer from cats to humans.
The Common Cold. “Many people believe that they can catch colds or Strep
throat from their pets,” says Michelle
Beck, DVM, at P.A.W.S. Pet Hospital in
Hugo, Minn. “This tends to not hold true, at least from a direct transmission perspective. Cats and dogs don’t have the
same organisms as a primary disease entity that affects
them as in humans. Cats and dogs can, at times, have ‘coldlike’ symptoms when they have infections with Bordetella.”
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). While FIV is similar
to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in that the virus attacks the immune system, it is not a virus that can be transmitted between cats and humans.
Erika Sorocco is a freelance writer, and member of the Cat Writer’s Association,
living in Southern California. Her work has appeared in numerous publications
both nationally and internationally.
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BY RUTH MACPETE, DVM
HEALTH NEWS
Securing Your Cat’s Future
WHO WILL CARE FOR YOUR CAT
when you are no longer able to? It’s a
tough question no pet parent wants
to think about, but it’s a discussion
every pet parent should have.
According to the ASPCA, approximately 5 to 7 million animals end up
in shelters every year.
Unfortunately, many of these animals were relinquished when their
pet parents passed away or were no
longer able to care for them due to
disability.
While no one can prevent the inevitable, everyone should be prepared. To find out about services available in
your area, speak to your veterinarian and
contact local shelters. For example, if you
live in the Fort Collins area of Colorado, you
might be able to take advantage of the Pets
Forever Program. Created in 2009, this program pairs disabled or elderly pet parents in
need of help with volunteer pre-veterinary
or social work students. The students help
the participants by walking their dogs,
cleaning their cats’ litterboxes, giving their
pets medications and even taking their pets
to the veterinarian or groomer.
something were to happen to you,
their no-kill shelter would house,
feed and provide needed medical
care for as long as necessary, in addition to finding a loving home.
Ultimately, whether you set up a
trust, designate a family member or
friend as your pet’scaregiver or rely
on an organization, the most important thing you can do is be prepared.
For more information about
these organizations or information
about pet trusts, visit the following
websites:
To address the problem of pets outliving
their pet parents, the San Francisco SPCA
has established the Sido Program.
Participants who enroll can feel secure
knowing that after they pass away, their
pets will be cared for while the SPCA works
to place them in the best possible home.
If these types of services are not available in your area, another solution is to establish a pet trust that sets aside money and
instructions for the care of your pet. North
Shore Animal League America has a Safe
Haven Surviving Pet Care program. If
The Pets Forever Program:
www.csuvets.colostate.edu/
petsforever.html
SF SPCA Sido Program:
www.sfspca.org/support/
plan-your-pets-future
Pet Trusts:
www.estateplanningforpets.org
North Shore Animal League America’s
Safe Haven Surviving Pet Care:
www.animalleague.org/
survivingpetcare
Unlicensed Healthcare Provider Warning
THE CALIFORNIA VETERINARY
MedicalAssociation (CVMA) issues
a sober warning: Think twice before
using an unlicensed healthcare
provider on your animals. Prompted
by the growing trend of non-veterinarians offering services,
such as anesthesia-free
dental cleanings, physical therapy and chiropractic services for
animals, the CVMA launched a
campaign to educate the public
about the hazards of using untrained personnel and to
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increase enforcement against these illegal
activities. Not only are these practices illegal in many states, they are potentially dangerous for your pets.
For example, in California, only licensed
veterinarians are allowed to practice veterinary medicine, which includes performing
a dental cleaning. An anesthesia-free dental
cleaning might seem like a bargain, but it
leaves your pet with a substandard cleaning
at best and could result in injury to your
pet, such as fractured teeth, a broken jaw or
worse. While your pet might return with
apparently cleaner teeth and fresher
breath, without anesthesia and adequate
training many of these hygienists simply remove the superficial tartar and leave behind tartar underneath the gum line where
it can produce more serious problems. In
addition, without dental X-rays, painful
cavities may be overlooked.
The same types of problems can occur
with people offering physical therapy and
chiropractic services for your pets. So, think
twice before deciding to use one of these
unlicensed providers. The money you think
you are saving might end up costing you
more in veterinary expenses for missed diagnoses, inappropriate care and serious
complications.
Ruth MacPete, DVM, has
worked in shelters and private practice. She lives in
San Diego with her husband, daughter, son, cats
and various foster pets.
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BY ARNOLD PLOTNICK, DVM
ASK THE VETERINARIAN
Sensitive Stomach
My 10-year-old Maine Coon, Rebel, weighs a little over 9
pounds. He likes to chew on plastic bags and then he’ll vomit after
eating, sometimes several times a day. We just boarded him for six
days, and he didn’t vomit once. He came home yesterday and vomited three times, but while he was being boarded he ate the same
food he gets at home. We have made sure he can’t get to any plastic
bags. He recently went to the veterinarian, and there wasn’t anything apparent when he was examined. Could there be another
problem?
Heather Jones, via e-mail
Some cats have a penchant for plastic bags. During the manufacture of these bags,
gelatin is used. Gelatin is an animal product, and some cats can detect the gelatin and
will lick or eat these bags. Licking them doesn’t really pose a problem, but eating them
can potentially cause problems, such as an intestinal obstruction.
It’s strange that he did not vomit when boarding but started up again when he was
home, especially since he ate the same food while boarding. If you’re sure that he did
not chew on plastic when he got back home, then yes, there might be something else
going on.
A 10-year-old cat is at increased
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ders that could cause vomiting,
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such as hyperthyroidism or chronic
ARNOLD_PLOTNICK
renal failure. The first thing I would
do is have some bloodwork run to rule out these common illnesses.
If the bloodwork is normal, I’d consider switching your cat to a highly digestible prescription diet that is gentle on the digestive system. If this does not decrease the frequency and severity of the vomiting, next I would try a hypoallergenic diet — a diet that
contains a novel protein source such as duck, rabbit or venison. I’m sure your veterinarian carries these diets.
If the vomiting does not abate after the diet change, the next step would be an
advanced diagnostic procedure,
such as abdominal ultrasound
or gastrointestinal
endoscopy.
?
Constant Crying
My cat cries all night and all day. My mom
said she heard that cats who cry a lot have a certain health condition, but she could not recall
what it was. I am concerned for my cat’s health.
Nadia, via e-mail
Your question is tough to answer, because
crying all night and day is a fairly non-specific
clinical sign. In my experience, the most common medical cause is hyperthyroidism, a glandular disorder that tends to affect older cats
(usually cats over the age of 12). Related to hyperthyroidism is hypertension (high blood
pressure). This can cause crying because, we
speculate, the cat has a headache, just as people
often do when they are hypertensive.
Hyperthyroidism can cause hypertension but
so can other diseases that need to be explored
by your veterinarian.
Another common cause is cognitive dysfunction syndrome, which is, for lack of a better
term, kitty senility. As pets get older, they will
sometimes experience a decline in cognitive
function. Changes in memory, learning, perception and awareness are well documented in
aging people, and similar changes have been
described in aging companion animals. In cats
and dogs, this decline can manifest itself in several ways. Forgetting previously learned behaviors, such as housetraining, acquiring new fears
and anxieties, failure to recognize people,
places and other pets, altered sleep-wake cycles, constant vocalization and acting generally
disoriented are the most common behavior
changes described by owners of aging pets.
For peace of mind, have your cat examined
by your veterinarian, and consider getting some
basic blood and urine tests done to rule out any
possible medical issues that might be behind
your cat’s constant vocalization. Be prepared
that there may not be an obvious answer to why
your cat is so vocal. Once a medical condition is
ruled out, explore behavioral causes of the constant crying, such as seeking attention. c
Arnold Plotnick, DVM, is a board-certified veterinary
internist and feline specialist
and the owner of Manhattan
Cat Specialists. Dr. Plotnick is
the medical editor of Catnip
newsletter and an advice expert on Cat Channel.com. He
lives in New York with his cats
Crispy and Mittens.
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ing or allergy-type reactions, such as sneezhand, extended use of licorice can cause waing and swelling.
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It’s vital to administer herbs cautiously
Herbs might interact poorly with drugs
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or holistic treatments. For instance, ginkgo
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Both systems see illness as an imbalinflammation and helps the liver remove
ance in the body that must be harmonized
waste and toxins, but it should not be used
using herbs and other tools. Traditional
in pregnant and lactating animals.
Chinese Medicine classifies herbs based on
Licorice is a general anti-inflammatory,
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bodily systems they affect. For instance,
honeysuckle flower is sweet and cold and
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Breed Profile
ITS ANCESTRAL
LANDS MAY BE ICY,
BUT THE SIBERIAN’S
HEART IS WARM
WITH LOVE.
P
eople who say cats are indifferent or too independent or don’t care
enough to greet humans at the door when they arrive home have
probably never encountered a Siberian. Originally from the icy
land of Russia or, more specifically, the boundaries of the former
Soviet Union, there is nothing chilly about these cats’ personalities.
Take Zhen, for instance. When the 5-year-old Siberian’s owner, Cynthia
Tunella, arrives at her Texas home, Zhen is waiting right there in the window for
her, already chatting away. She can’t hear him through the glass, but that doesn’t
stop him from eagerly saying hello. “I don’t know how long he sits there,”
Tunella says. “I just drive up, and he’s there.”
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BY ELISA JORDAN
PHOTOS BY HELMI FLICK
Although it hasn’t
been fully proven,
many people believe
that the Siberian is
hypoallergenic.
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Originally from the icy land of Russia, there is
nothing chilly about these cats’ personalities.
While a charming story in and of itself, Zhen’s is not atypical.
Siberians are known for their friendly temperaments and the ability to bond deeply with people. “It’s not that they’re incredibly
needy, but they’re very friendly, very people oriented and want to
be around you,” says New York breeder Andrea Allen, who also
serves as The International Cat Association’s (TICA) Siberian
breed committee chair.
“They’re very interactive and social cats,” agrees Nevada breeder
Timothy Bruce.
“They’re big, fluffy best friends,” he says. “They’re with you
room to room. They’ll meet you
at the front door. Your friends
come over, and they’ll meet
your friends. I’ve heard that
quite a few of them will jump in
the shower or bathtubs.”
BREED INFO
■ Appearance: Though
sometimes confused with
Maine Coons or Norwegian
Forest Cats, all of which are
rugged-looking, semilonghaired cats, Siberians
are a distinct breed. These
heavily muscled, medium to
large cats have stocky
builds and generally weigh
from 8 to 12 pounds
(females) and 12 to 16
pounds (males), says
breeder Andrea Allen.
Siberians can trace their
ancestry back at least 1,000
years in their native land of
Russia and surrounding
areas, and they maintain a
natural look that Mother
Nature and evolution have
given them. “You can tell
they’re strong, extremely
powerful cats but when you
pick them up they weigh
twice as much as they look,”
says breeder Timothy Bruce.
Coats come in just about
every available color and
pattern, including pointed
(color on the cat’s face,
ears, legs and tail).
■ Standard: When thinking
of a Siberian cat, think
round. Their heads are large
and wide with gently
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rounded muzzles. Similarly,
other features should
appear rounded in shape.
“The eyes are almost round,
the tops of the ears should
be round, the body should
be barrel shaped (round),
the feet should be round,
even the hair on the tip of
the tail should be round,”
says breeder Pamela Martin.
■ Care and Grooming:
Although sporting semilong fur, which has a dense
undercoat (especially in
colder months), breeders
say Siberians are relatively
easy to groom. A good
combing once or twice a
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A Long History
Relative newcomers to the American cat fancy — they arrived in
1990 — the Siberian has a long history in its native homeland.
They’re not much older as an official breed in Russia than they are
here, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t been part of the culture.
“The Russian cat fanciers started registering them in 1986, but you
can find references to them in folk tales and books for 1,000 years,”
says Texas breeder and Cat Fanciers’ Association’s (CFA) Siberian
breed council secretary Pamela Martin.
Their lovely, semi-long coats are more than just for looks; they’re
reflective of the environment
from which they come.
Over the centuries,
Siberians’ coats have evolved
into a thick, water-resistant
protection from Russia’s harsh
weather conditions. Natural
oils and guard hairs (longer
and sometimes courser hairs in
a cat’s coat) help keep out
dampness that so often accompanies snow. An undercoat,
which thickens during the winter months, serves as insulation from the cold.
Breeders have taken steps
to preserve the look of the
Siberian — a sturdy cat built to
survive harsh conditions —
while also maintaining the natSiberians
are a
ural beauty, health, intellinatural
gence and temperament that
breed and
has been so important to
come in
Russian cat lovers.
all colors.
week removes dead hair
with minimal effort. “Think
of a cat that’s relatively
close to its origins,” Allen
says. “It’s only been
deliberately bred for a little
over 20 years. If there were
a cat on a street or in a
forest that needed a lot of
grooming, it would not do
very well. None of my cats
mat, so if somebody got a
cat and they wanted to
comb a few times a week
that would be more than
enough.”
■ Health: With proper
veterinary care, Siberians
can live long, playful lives.
The Siberian’s Origins
Because these cats go back
so far in Russian history, numerous stories about their
place in the culture abound,
and it’s tough to determine
which ones are true. Did they
come right off the streets of
Russia? Were they mousers on
farms? Did they live with royalty? Were they the companions of monks?
Freelance writer and editor Elisa
Jordan shares her Long Beach,
Calif., home with her two cats: a
British Shorthair, Spencer, and a
domestic shorthair, Roscoe.
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Quiet
Breed Snapshot
BY STACY N. HACKETT
PHOTOS TETSU YAMAZAKI
While many
believe that
the Chartreux
is named after the
French Chartreuse
liqueur, recent evidence
suggests that the name comes
from a well-known Spanish wool by that name.
THE BLUE CAT
Gentle Friend
ome refer
to
The look of the copper eyes against the blue
OF
FRANCE
the Chartreux as a “potato
fur drew David Hadley to the breed as well —
WINS HEARTS
on toothpicks.” Others,
and the cat’s behavior won him over. “The
WITH ITS
Chartreux is a very friendly cat, wanting to be
CALM,
such as breeder Sandi
near, around, close to its owner,” explains the
AFFECTIONATE
Patrick of Williamsburg,
breeder from Worthington, Ohio.
NATURE.
Va., describe the cat as a “football play“Personalities will vary, of course, from cat to
cat, but the one thing they all have in common is this
er with ballerina legs.” No matter which explanafriendliness and a desire to be close to their owners.”
tion they choose, enthusiasts agree that the breed’s
The Chartreux expresses its love for its human companions
unique body structure is just part of its appeal.
through quiet devotion and enjoys a reputation as a gentle, calm
S
Though the Chartreux appears somewhat imbalanced with its
robust body and slender legs, the cat’s beauty shines through with
its woolly blue-gray coat, rounded head and striking features.
“Who can resist those big copper eyes?” Patrick asks, adding that
the cat’s unique good looks originally attracted her to the breed.
pet. “Legend has it that they took a vow of silence while living with
Carthusian monks, which explains why you seldom hear a
Chartreux meow,” Patrick says.
The breed is so quiet, in fact, that some Chartreux cats barely
make a peep. “I have several Chartreux from which I have never
heard a sound,” Hadley says.
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Many believe the Chartreux
originated in the colder regions
of Europe, eventually finding a
home in France more than
400 years ago.
While it may not be a talker, the Chartreux definitely knows
how to convey its needs. “The Chartreux will let its owner know it
wants something by hanging out close by or by standing up and
putting its front paws on the leg of its owner,” Hadley says.
French Origins
The Chartreux’s needs are few, Hadley adds, but important. “A
Chartreux needs someone who is going to be around,” he explains.
“A Chartreux will adapt to its owner’s work schedule … but will
want some attention at the beginning and end of the day.”
As far as grooming needs, breeders say the cat’s woolly double
coat requires minimal care. Patrick recommends weekly grooming
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sessions to help control shedding, while Hadley suggests additional
grooming sessions during the cat’s shedding season.
The Chartreux’s trademark thick coat is likely a result of its evolution. Many believe this natural breed originated in the colder regions of Europe, eventually finding a home in France more than
400 years ago. The breed entered the United States in the early
1970s, gaining championship status in the Cat Fanciers’
Association (CFA) in 1987.
The breed has attracted loyal fans ever since, with enthusiasts prizing their gentle, loyal nature. “Potential owners should
know that they are like potato chips,” Patrick says. “You can’t
have just one!” c
Stacy N. Hackett shares her Southern California home with two adorable
Cornish Rex cats, Carson and Evita, and a playful red tabby named Jack.
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Behavior & Training
BY MARILYN KRIEGER, CCBC
PHOTO AT LEFT BY CIOLI/BOWTIE STUDIO
ASK THE BEHAVIORIST
Litterbox Scare
Close Quarters
My 2-year-old male cat got scared using a
covered litterbox when the cover fell on him.
Now he will not use any of the litterboxes we
have. What can I do to get him to use the litterboxes again?
Ed, Omaha, Neb.
Unfortunately, the litterbox incident
traumatized your cat to the point that he’s
developed a litterbox aversion. His negative
association with the litterbox can be
changed through patience, environmental
management and positive reinforcement.
Help your cat overcome his litterbox
fears by providing him with completely different types of litterboxes than the one
that frightened him. Add large, uncovered,
under-the-bed storage containers and tall
66-quart translucent storage containers,
placing them throughout your house on
each level. Locate them in areas that will
allow your cat unencumbered views of the
When I go away, I have to leave Max, my 14-pound Maine Coon, with a veterinarian who
has a small cage and tiny litterbox for him. Is this OK?
Sister Agnes, Basehor, Kan.
areas and through the entrances to the
rooms. Bathrooms and closets are not good
locations for litterboxes because cats can
feel trapped. Adding a cat attractant litter
additive to the litter might also help solve
the problem by changing his association
with the litter.
Don’t move the original boxes. After the
problem is solved and your cat is no longer
avoiding the litterbox, identify which boxes
aren’t being used and gradually remove them.
Do not punish your cat when he’s not using the box. Punishment will create more
anxiety for him and can escalate the behavior.
Ideally, cats are better off at home with someone visiting them twice a day, interacting,
feeding and scooping their boxes. Since that’s not always possible, the next best choice is to
find a reputable boarding facility that will provide excellent care, environmental stimulation and large cat condos or suites for each boarder.
Max’s temporary home away from home should be situated where he won’t be stressed
by barking dogs or animals in distress. The condos should be spacious, with shelves to climb
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Max needs toys and something to hide in. A
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simple paper bag with no handles can provide a
good hiding place. The sleeping and eating areas shouldn’t be near the litterbox. Some facilities offer suites that include safely enclosed outside spaces attached to each suite. These
provide the boarders fresh air and exercise.
Check that the cats are well cared for and that the facility is clean. Each boarder needs to
be fed high-quality food, have fresh water and their litterboxes scooped daily. Additionally,
the cats need interaction a minimum of two times a day.
Boarding Max in a reputable facility with spacious cat condos will probably cost
more than being boarded in a small cage, but it is well worth the
cost for both Max’s well-being and your peace of mind while you
travel. c
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Marilyn Krieger is a certified cat behavior consultant and owner of The Cat
Coach, LLC®, which offers both on-site and phone consultations for all cat
breeds. To find out more about Marilyn, visit www.thecatcoach.com.
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Health & Care
NATURAL WAYS TO
KEEP YOUR HOME —
AND CAT — FLEA-FREE
A
ccording to research done by
the Department of
Parasitology at the College
of Veterinary Medicine at
Auburn University in
Alabama, fleas spend
only about 20 percent
of their time on your
cat. The rest of their
lifespan is spent freeranging in your home.
So, it’s easy to understand how quickly a flea
infestation can get out of control.
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If you have a dog or the
occasional canine visitor,
be sure he doesn’t pick
up any fleas that
can jump onto
your cat.
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BY SANDY ROBINS
PHOTOS ON THIS PAGE
BY FIONA GREEN
Check for Fleas
If you have carpets, fleas like
to reside in the pile, hopping onto your pet for a quick snack and
then embedding themselves
back in the carpeting. The problem is that it can take only one
bite from a flea for a cat to develop allergy dermatitis, causing
her hair to fall out. It can also
lead to a tapeworm infestation.
If you are moving into a new
home, it’s important to ensure
that it doesn’t already have a
flea infestation especially if it
has been vacant for a while.
Fleas that have been starved
will voraciously attack you,
your cat and any other pets the
moment you move in.
One of the easiest ways to
see if fleas already exist is to
walk around the house and the
yard in a pair of long white
socks, as it will be easy to spot
them. As soon as you’re done,
secure the socks in a plastic bag
and throw them away or put
them into the washing machine
for a hot wash.
“If you are bringing a new
cat into your home it’s a good
idea to take her to the veterinarian for a checkup beforehand,” advises Drew Weigner,
DVM, a feline specialist practicing in Atlanta. “Very often, cats
or kittens, especially if they
have been rescued or adopted
from a shelter, bring fleas with
them. Be sure to test for other
parasites such as worms, too.
This is especially important if
you already have a cat, as the
newcomer will certainly
share any fleas and other
parasites with the incumbent feline.”
Keep Your Home
Flea-Free
Keeping your cat only indoors is one of the
best ways to keep your home flea-free.
It’s a good idea to purchase washable cat beds, so you
can just toss them in the washing machine if you see fleas.
If a flea infestation does occur, thoroughly
vacuum all places your cat likes to hang out.
If your cat sleeps on your bed, wash all of your bedding regularly.
The first line of defense to
keeping your home flea-free
is to ensure your cats have an
indoors-only lifestyle. As
long as your cats don’t have
access to anyone else’s pets,
it’s easy to maintain a fleafree environment.
“The safest, most natural
form of flea control for cats is
the flea comb,” Weigner says.
“Every cat owner should own
one, as this is an excellent way
to diagnose fleas and monitor
the effect of any treatment.”
If you also have a dog, be
extra vigilant that your pooch
doesn’t pick up any fleas outdoors and bring them back
home. The same applies to
any canine visitors that may
come to your home, too.
For outdoor control, there
are non-insecticide products
available that involve application of nematodes (microscopic worms) that prey upon
the flea larvae.
For indoor control, there
are foggers, inverted sprays
and powders. An inverted
spray allows you to control
where it goes and target the
suspect zones.
As with outdoor treatments, it’s important to follow all label directions and
ensure that pets are kept off
of treated areas until dry and
even longer if that’s what the
label suggests. If you have elderly, sick or debilitated cats
it’s always wise to check with
your veterinarian before using any product on or around
your pet.
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BY CRIS KELLY
Household Cleaning
Routine
People can bring fleas into
an environment, too. Even if
you see one flea in your home,
it’s important to go to work immediately because, according
to Bledsoe, “fleas become
grandparents in a month.”
Wash your pet’s bedding
covers in a very hot cycle in the
washing machine, and add
household bleach to the wash.
If it’s not washable, it’s a good
idea to discard the entire bed
and purchase a new one.
If your pet sleeps on your
bed, throw all bedding, including mattress covers and pillows,
into the wash, too. Vacuum all
mattresses and the surrounding areas.
!
Not all non-chemical methods are without risks, and
some treatments that are
safe for dogs can be toxic
to cats. Cats are extremely
sensitive, so never use any
product unless it is specifically made for cats.
You could be bringing fleas into your own home every time
you come in from outside, so make sure to treat your yard, too.
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Flea combing is a safe,
natural way to keep
pests off of your
cat.
Fleas like to hide in carpet’s pile, so if you suspect
a flea infestation, be vigilant about vacuuming.
Continue to vacuum these
areas, along with all other carpets and upholstery, including
the edges of carpets and down
the backs and sides of chairs
and sofas on a daily basis until
you are sure the problem has
been eradicated.
Use the crevice tool to get into all of the nooks and crannies.
Once you have finished, remove
and throw away the vacuum
cleaner bag immediately.
There are special ultraviolet vacuum cleaners on the
market designed to deal with
fleas. They use UV light in the
“C” spectrum (UV-C) to deactivate the DNA of flea eggs,
along with dust mites, bacteria, viruses, germs and molds,
thus destroying their ability
to multiply. It’s a worthwhile
investment if you live in a
part of the country that is
constantly plagued by a flea
problem. c
Sandy Robins is an award-winning pet-lifestyle expert who appears regularly
on TV, radio and in international publications. She is an obsessed pet owner to
her cats Fudge and Ziggy.
THE GEOGRAPHY OF FLEAS
Where you reside is directly related to the flea problem you
may encounter because fleas thrive in hot and humid climates. Thus the Gulf Coast states from Florida to Texas have a
year-round problem. This can apply to certain parts of
Southern California, too. Infestations can also occur in areas
that border major lakes and rivers, such as the Mississippi.
For the rest of the country, where the weather is governed
by four definite seasons, the summer months and the fall (from
May through September) are the worst. Thus the northwestern
parts of the country are least likely to have any major problem.
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CHAMPION FOR CATS
Catching a Lift on Cloud Nine
Ted DuPuis and his team of volunteers take to the friendly skies to transport cats to forever homes.
FOR MOST PEOPLE, A TRIP TO
Cozumel, Mexico, means fun in the sun and
surf — but not for Ted DuPuis . In October
2010, this pilot, engineer and founder of
Cloud Nine Rescue Flights out of
Montoursville, Pa., flew to the resort town
to pick up and transport 32 endangered
shelter cats to a safe forever home in
Pennsylvania. “The Cozumel Humane
Society has an enclosed outdoor cattery,
and they were having a problem with a local who was poisoning the cats,” DuPuis
explains. “So they contacted me and asked
if I could take as many cats that would fit on
the airplane to an anonymous rescue in
Pennsylvania.”
So DuPuis, a longtime pilot who had
been performing rescue transport with
other nonprofit organizations since 2008,
headed south of the border. The next morning, he and a team of Mexican and
American volunteers crated the cats,
loaded them into a bus, drove them to the
airport, passed through Mexican customs,
Packed in like furry
sardines, 32 cats
from the Cozumel
Humane Society
head to their new
forever homes in
the United States.
Ted DuPuis, founder
of Cloud Nine
Rescue Flights, returned to the resort
town in early 2011
for another cat
transport mission.
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Cloud Nine founder Ted DuPuis, left, and
an unnamed volunteer fit 32 cats into the
plane during their rescue mission to
Cozumel. DuPuis and his nonprofit organization have performed 32 trips and relocated more than 400 animals since 2009.
flew to Florida, passed through American
customs, and headed up to Pennsylvania —
all in one day.
The factor that made the mission successful: A 1969 Piper Aztec. “We call it our
F-350 with wings,” DuPuis says. “That kind
of transport would have been impossible to
do,” DuPuis says. “There’s simply no other
way that anyone could have been able to
transport that many cats effectively on a
route like that, especially when you look at
it flying commercially.”
This cross-countries mission represents
just one example of how DuPuis and his
nonprofit organization champion for cats.
Moving the Masses
DuPuis founded Cloud Nine Rescue
Flights in 2009 with a first-of-its-kind mission to air transport large numbers of shelter and rescue pets to safety. Traditional air
transport services, such as Pilots N Paws
and Animal Rescue Flights, can typically
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move only a few animals at a time, DuPuis
says. “Whenever one of these groups was
faced with the challenge of trying to transport, say, 20 animals from South Carolina
to New Hampshire, it was almost impossible to do because the transport would require 20 pilots,” he says. “I looked at the
situation and thought there had to be a better way to do this. We needed airplanes that
were more capable to handle large numbers
of animals that needed to go a long distance,
and we needed the single pilots who could
do the whole trip from start to finish.”
To learn more
about Cloud Nine Rescue Flights, visit
www.cloudninerescueflights.org. You can also
visit Cloud Nine’s Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/pages/Cloud-NineRescue-Flights/130210282565.
them in the air as much as possible and do as
many rescues as we can,” he says.
One of those flights was a return trip to
Cozumel in January 2011, DuPuis says. He
says an additional 35 cats were transported
from the humane society to Pennsylvania.
The journey — and all the missions to come
— was something he was looking forward
BY WENDY BEDWELL-WILSON
PHOTOS COURTESY OF
CLOUD NINE RESCUE FLIGHTS
to. “This is absolutely the most rewarding
thing I do,” he says. “My day job pays the
bills, but this is my passion.” c
Wendy Bedwell-Wilson is an award-winning
writer who has been writing about pets for nearly
10 years. She shares her Oregon home with her
husband, two rescued domestic shorthair cats
and a Pointer-Greyhound mix.
400
NUMBER OF ANIMALS
CLOUD NINE HAS
RELOCATED SINCE 2009
Cloud Nine took off in April 2009 and
flew its first transport in August that same
year. As of December 2010, the nonprofit
organization has performed 32 trips, relocated 440 animals and assisted in transporting assistance to animals in need.
“We’ve literally gone from coast to coast,”
DuPuis says. “We’ve gone to remote regions
of Canada to transport veterinarians, we’ve
repeatedly flown over the Gulf of Mexico to
help the situation down there — we go
wherever the need is.”
More Transports on the Horizon
Because Cloud Nine’s planes — the “F350” and its newest addition, a donated
1968 Cessna 310 Colemill Executive 600
dubbed “Sugar Pop” — accommodate
dozens of crated dogs and cats, DuPuis
notes that he caters to groups that require
multiple pets moved. “We need to be able to
fill the plane,” he explains, noting that one
plane full of pets costs an average of $2,500
in fuel and other costs. “So we try to do
everything we can to make our transports
as efficient and cost effective as possible, as
we are entirely donor funded.”
DuPuis says his 2011 goal for Cloud Nine
is to perform 50 transports — a feat that is
possible thanks to the group’s new plane and
10 unpaid volunteers, including four pilots.
“One team will fly ‘F-350’ and one team will
fly ‘Sugar Pop,’ and we’ll try to keep both of
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BY ADRIENNE HOWSE EZELL
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DONNA PINEAU
A
RESCUE OF THE MONTH
Oz’s Journey
An abandoned kitten goes from
foster homes to a forever home.
SOMETIME DURING THE CRISP SPRING
night, a mother cat deposited her most precious treasures in the garage of strangers on
the outskirts of Memphis, Tenn. Oz and his
siblings, tiny bundles of squirming fur
whose eyes had just opened, greeted the
garage owners the next morning. Hesitant
to move the kittens for fear of scaring off
the mother, the couple monitored the area
for any sign of her return for several hours
before beginning to feed them. Soon overwhelmed by the feeding schedule, the couple sought the help of the Desoto Animal
Rescue Society (DARS) in Horn Lake, Miss.
Rev. Harry Mathewson, president of
DARS, is a 30-year veteran in companion
animal rescue. Nearly 200 cats are adopted
through DARS each year. “We take in
about two dozen bottle babies each year,”
he says. “In most cases, it is best if we can
find a surrogate mother. It is always a challenge, as it requires constant 24-hour care
and attention.”
Parked behind the Macy’s at a local mall,
the kittens met their second foster parent,
armed with bottles, formula and heating
pads. The kittens were bundled off to the
office where Oz and his littermates quickly
became the tiny, furry mascots of a local
sign company.
Oz makes himself
Donna Pineau of
Nearly a month passed of two-hour,
comfortable in
Bartlett, Tenn., saw
four-hour and then eight-hour feedings
Oz on the website and his new home.
until Oz and company could stay at home
fell in love right away.
during the day. Weaning took less than a
Pineau was originally looking for an adolesweek and once Oz mastered eating from a
cent cat. Oz was a little older but still had all
bowl, he met his third and final set of cat
the qualities Pineau looks for
foster parents.
in a new companion. She
Greg and Terri Pollan,
NEARLY
wanted a cat to get along with
board members and cat fosher rescued dog, Lex, and not
ter parents for DARS welantagonize her bird but that
comed Oz into their home.
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Preserving the world’s most endangered cat will
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it a bearded look. Currently there are only
THE IBERIAN LYNX IS THE WORLD’S
220 Iberian lynx in the wild, with most of
most endangered cat. In fact, it is the only
them living in Doñana and Eastern Sierra
cat on the IUCN Red List of Threatened
Morena, two districts in southern Spain,
Species listed as “critically endangered,”
and a few in Portugal.
which is one step from becoming extinct.
Other cat sub-species are listed as
“critically endangered,” such as the Amur
Threats to the Iberian Lynx
Leopard, or “extinct,” such as the Bali Tiger,
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but only the Iberian lynx species as a whole
Iberian lynx is a dramatic drop in their
is listed by this ominous designation. If the
main prey species, the European wild
Iberian lynx were to become extinct, it
rabbit. “The number of rabbits declined 90
would become the first cat species to
percent, mainly because of two major
disappear since the saber-toothed tiger
diseases and because of hunting,” says
10,000 years ago.
Miguel Rodrigues, vice president of the SOS
The Iberian lynx is a medium-sized cat
Lynx organization, the primary group
weighing 20 to 28 pounds, half the weight of
working to save the Iberian lynx. “The
the European lynx and around the same
Iberian Lynx is a very specialized eater. So
weight of the Canadian
if there are no rabbits,
lynx. Like its Canadian
there are no lynx.” In
CURRENTLY THERE
and European cousins, it
addition, 30 other
ARE ONLY
has long, pointed ear
predators in the
tufts. The Iberian lynx is
region also hunt
unique compared to the
these rabbits as their
other lynx species in that
prey. Over time, this
it has black spots on a
has led to the major
brown background and
decline in the lynx
IBERIAN LYNX
fur around its face giving
LIVING IN THE WILD. population.
220
Efforts are underway to increase the
rabbit population in the region including an
aggressive vaccination program for the
rabbits and relocating them to areas where
the cats live. This will allow the lynx to have
the prey they need to survive, as well as
increase their numbers.
Many Iberian lynx are also regularly
killed during road accidents in highly urban
areas where some of the cats live. “These
roads have heavy traffic to the beach where
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The Iberian lynx is
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the only cat listed as
lynx to go under
“critically
the highway
endangered,” which
where they are
is one step from
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getting paid for each kill. Finally, the lynx
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has begun an aggressive education
illness and death of lynx kittens. One way to
campaign. “We are trying to implement a
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The tufted ears are a classic
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genetic lines of cats through captive
breeding.
Two captive breeding centers have been
established, one in Portugal and one in
Spain. These programs have more than 30
cats, and three generations of kittens have
been born with the first Iberian lynx being
reintroduced into the wild in 2010.
Rodrigues points out that the lynx is the
top predator in its territory making it what is
called an “umbrella species.” This means
that saving the lynx will result in protecting
all the other species under it, adding to the
importance of making sure this cat does not
become extinct. “In 2004, there were only
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For more
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visit the SOS Lynx website at
www.soslynx.org/.
Captive breeding programs
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Iberian lynx’s numbers.
Rodrigues emphasizes the importance
of saving the Iberian lynx, because it could
impact the effort to save other wild cats
around the world. “How can we go to
poorer, less developed countries in Africa
and Asia and ask them to save their large
and small wild cats when we in Europe
cannot save our own species of cat, and we
have the most endangered cat in the
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29-1 Port Richey, FL: Mystical Moon Cat
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Cat Breeder Directory
ABYSSINIAN
ABYNORMAL ABYSSINIANS — CFA ruddies and
reds. Entertaining, loving kittens and adults. Raised
underfoot. Kevin/Andrea, Northern Indiana; 574784-2479; [email protected]
ABYSSINIAN KITTENS — Ruddy, reds, blues and
fawns. Raised underfoot. Judy, Nashville, IN; 812988-8768; [email protected]
EL QAHIRA ABYSSINIANS — Kittens from our CFA
national and regional award-winning grand champions. Rae Ann Christ, Chicago; 847-742-8738; www.
elqahira.com
STERLING SILVER ABYSSINIANS — TICA. Kittens
available. Health guaranteed. Will ship. Ruddies,
blues and silvers. Raised around dogs. 713-862-2701;
[email protected]
TRENDSETTERS ABYSSINIANS — CFA/TICA RW
SGC Lines. Ruddy/blue/red/fawn. Will ship or deliver. Wisconsin; 414-690-5704; ba.mitchell@yahoo.
com; www.trendsetterscats.com
CLASSIC AMERICAN SHORTHAIRS of Fenton
Farm, Inc. Sturdy, healthy purebreds since 1964.
Dramatically marked, authentic colors. Valerie,
Virginia; 540-636-1236; www.alken-murray.com/
catflyer.html
BACASH — Stunning silver and blue silver classic
tabby American Shorthairs. Home raised with dogs.
CFA. Will ship. B. Shelton, DVM, 309-532-3005;
[email protected]
MERICAT — Exquisite American Shorthairs in most
classic tabby colors. Home-raised, loving dispositions, health guaranteed. Will ship. CFA-registered.
Virginia Wight, MD, Macon, GA; 478-741-2041; www.
mericat-cats.com
RUSSELLERS — Classic silver tabbies and more.
TICA-/CFA-registered grand championship bloodlines. Loving companions. Kittens available. Will
ship. Erin, Birmingham, AL; 205-995-7105; www.
americanshorthair.net
BALINESE
CATALONS — Best of Breed champions, international winners, wild appearance, loving personalities.
Big, top-quality kittens. Health guaranteed.
CFA/TICA. 951-780-2983; www.catalons.com
JABOCATS — American Bobtails. CFA-/TICA-registered. Kittens from our heart to yours. Champion
bloodlines. Health guaranteed. Central Illinois; 217415-2451; www.jabocats.com
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BALINESE KITTENS — Long and shorthair. All
color points. Lovable and social. Located in
Kalamazoo, MI. Call Patty, 269-345-9144; www.
mybalisicats.com
TO-PHER CATTERY — CFA Traditional Siamese. Seal,
chocolate, lilac, blue points. Shipping available. Healthy,
beautiful kittens. Annabel Cailles, 707-429-3346;
[email protected]; www.tophercattery.com
BENGAL
ADORABLE "CLARKSTONE" LAP LEOPARDS —
Let a Bengal cub change your life. Top lines. Exotic
spotted, marbles and snow cubs available now.
We ship. Payment plans. Bob Clark, central Texas;
830-609-4601; www.clarkstonebengals.com
KRACKENKATZ AMERICAN CURLS — ACFAand CFA- registered cattery breeding quality
American Curls. 863-414-6862; www.krackenkatz.com;
[email protected]
BURKEBEN BENGALS — Stunning, affectionate
kittens raised with much attention and love in
home. Leopard rosetted browns and silvers. Top
lines. We ship. Monte and Lanette, Southern
California; 951-927-5584; cell: 951-313-3339;
[email protected]; www.burkeben.com
PROCURL HAREM SINCE 1986 — Sparkling, health
guaranteed, curly-eared buddies. Picked up and
kissed daily. New York City; 212-598-0018; www.
procurlharem.com
ABSOLUTELY BENGALS — Supreme grand champion bloodlines. Gorgeous family companions.
Stunning leopards, silvers, marbles. Washington/
Idaho; 208-667-7926; www.absolutelybengals.com
AMERICAN CURL
AMERICAN SHORTHAIR
SILVER ASH CATTERY/SASH CATS — Silver
tabbies. Grand champion and champion lines.
Raised underfoot. Central Illinois; 309-4526933; [email protected]; http://home.
comcast.net/~silverash1
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EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INDIAN CREEK BENGALS — All colors. Champion bloodlines. Gentle, loving personalities. TICA-registered. Health guaranteed. 215-256-3255; www.indiancreekbengals.com
THE INTERNATIONAL BENGAL CAT SOCIETY —
Information Officer, P.O. Box 371101, Milwaukee, WI
53207; www.bengalcat.com (See display advertisement in Gallery of Breeds.)
KHAFRE ABYSSINIANS — CFA GC/TICA-RW-SGC
bred for health/temperament. Small cattery. Raised
underfoot. Kittens by reservation. Red/blue/fawn/
ruddy. Michigan; 248-730-1682; [email protected]
AMERICAN BOBTAIL
DREAMCOAT BENGALS — TICA. Champion bloodlines. Health guaranteed. Home-raised for
sweet temperaments. Gorgeous, exotic spotted/
marbled kittens. Asheville, NC; 828-667-4514; www.
dreamcoatsbengals.com
RAGANWOOD BENGALS — Missouri cattery that
specializes in raising loving Bengal kittens for family
pets in brown, snow and silver. 816-454-4303;
[email protected]; www.raganwood.com
CEDARWOOD CATTERY FOUR TRADITIONAL
COLORS — Excellent temperament, health and type.
Will ship-worldwide. New York; 450-451-6117; www.
catsite.com; www.cedarwoodcattery.com
OZTOCA’S AMERICAN BOBTAILS — Big quality kittens with champion lines. Home-raised, lovable and
dog-friendly. Health guaranteed. CFA/TICA. 805389-6766; www.oztoca.com
DOUBLE TAKE BENGALS — TICA. Brown rosetted
and marble kittens available now. Sweet temperaments. Jennifer, Nebraska; 308-232-4590; 308-7604542; www.bengalsandboxers.com
KLASSIKBENGALS — Breeding for exotic beauty,
health and temperament. Kittens all year. Raised
underfoot. Londonderry, NH; Phone/fax: 603-4348094; www.klassikbengals.com
KITCATWARD ABYSSINIANS — From GC lines.
CFA/TICA. Reds, ruddies exclusively. Available by
reservation. Great personalities. Beautiful and very
loving. Salem, OR area; 503-767-4668
CAT PRINT ABYSSININANS — Small cattery in MidMichigan. Visit our website to see available kittens
and get updates on future litters. 517-749-5937;
[email protected]; www.catprint.webs.com
BOKAVI — TICA. Breeding champion bloodlines to
produce highest-quality Bengals. With rosettes, glittered pelts, purrsonality. Health guaranteed.
Microchipped. Tennessee; 423-794-7529; bokavi@
embarqmail.com; www.bokavi.com
GYPSYLANE BENGALS — Browns and snows. Very
reasonably priced to approved homes. Temperament
first, leopard beauty always! California; 661-644-1407;
[email protected]; www.gypsylanebengals.com
IBIS ABYSSINIANS — Bred from national- and
regional-winning CFA lines. We do not cage. Sold
with veterinarian health certificate. In Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, New York, Connecticut; ibis-abys@
comcast.net
MIMICRY CATS — Specializing in Abyssinian,
Savannah, Bengals. Striving to copy the wild
look. California; 916-484-3751; mimicrycats@
mimicryexoticats.com; mimicryexoticats.com
TICA’s Best Bengal 2006 and 2007. TICA
Outstanding Cattery/TIBCS members. Hugh/Peggy
Price, 717-243-8972; www.bengaland.com
AMERIKATZ BENGALS IN CHICAGOLAND —
TICA. Champion lines. Small cattery care. Browns,
snows and rosettes. Sweet temperaments! 847-4582884; www.amerikatz.com
BENGAL CATS OF LONG ISLAND, NY — Exotic
rosetted, championship lines, intelligent, playful,
friendly. Elena Eritta, Smithtown; 631-979-1998;
[email protected]
BENGALAND/PA — Supreme grand champion
bloodlines. Show, pet-quality kittens available.
HERCATS/PENNSYLVANIA — Founding member,
International Bengal Cat Society. Beautifully colored
kittens. Rosettes. Health guaranteed. Experienced
and caring follow-up. Nancy Herlocher, 814-3557123; [email protected]
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GRAYSKYS BENGALS — Quadruple supreme grand
champion bloodlines. Breeding for large rosettes and
contrast. Featuring brown and silver spotted.
575-302-9636; [email protected]; www.
grayskysbengals.com
Cuddly kittens show-ring ready or
parlor perfect. Raised underfoot
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Duane/Susan Lantz, Saltsburg, PA
412-977-9283
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LUNAKATZ BENGALS OF COLORADO — Quality
TICA-registered kittens. Supreme champion lines.
Browns, silvers and snows. 719-649-1573; www.
lunakatz.com
ACAPPELLA BENGALS — Specializing in award-winning bloodlines, lots of glitter and sweet temperaments.
Raised underfoot in our Texas home. 830-625-1520;
cell: 830-494-1672; [email protected]; www.
acappellabengals.com
FUZZY LOVE BENGALS — Gorgeous leopard-spotted,
silvers, marbles and snows. Quality kittens, cats and
breeders with incredible personalities. TICA.
Pennsylvania; 717-458-2559; email@fuzzylovebengals.
com; www.fuzzylovebengals.com
PIXEL PERFECT CATS — Sweet temperament, great
personality, rosettes and glitter. Supreme champion
bloodlines, TICA-registered and health guaranteed.
Maryland; 443-465-0514; www.pixelperfectcats.com
SPOTPALACE BENGALS — Home of stunning rosetted/spotted/marbled cats and kittens. Home-raised
and lovable in northern Alabama. 256-423-6918;
http://home.mchsi.com/~spotpalace
BENGAL KITTENS PUPPY PERSONALITY —
Brown spotted, blues, snow, silver and marbles. Will
ship. Ruth, Macomb County, MI; 586-770-9943;
[email protected]
Carolyn/Dick Prucha, Wisconsin; 608-719-9042;
Cynthia Larson, DVM, Missouri; 314-503-5401;
[email protected]; www.purr-cussionbirmans.com
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ADORABLE T-CIN BIRMANS — CFA-registered seal
and blue point kittens from grand champion lines.
Raised with TLC. Cindy Schott, Massachusetts; 781334-6487; www.t-cin.com
BEAUTIFUL TORIELLE BIRMANS — Seal and blue
points. Kittens and adults. Ellen Weber, Great Neck,
NY; 917-273-1158; [email protected]
BIRMANS BY TUSENKATTS — CFA Cattery of
Excellence. All colors raised underfoot since 1987.
S/N New Jersey; 856-447-4068; 201-983-9772;
[email protected]; www.birmancatbreeder.com
BIRMANS OF PIXYDUST — CFA Cattery of
Excellence. All colors available. Raised and loved
underfoot. Show and pet kittens from grand champion lines. Health guaranteed. New Jersey; 856-6671534; www.pixydustbirmans.net
KITTKAT CATTERY — Jackie Kittelson, Coventry,
RI; 401-397-2881; [email protected]; MOUNTPURR CATTERY, Tina and Stuart Carter,
Londonderry, NH; 603-434-3844; sctc72@comcast.
net. Birman kittens available by reservation.
www.abirmankitten.net
PURR-CUSSION AND WORLD-CLASS BIRMANS —
Seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, tortie, lynx.
LOVIN LACES BIRMANS — Born in the bedroom,
raised underfoot. Health guaranteed. 18 years breeding
and showing in CFA. Will ship. Rochester, NY; 585453-9323; [email protected]; lovinlacesbirmans@
frontier.com; www.lovinlacesbirmans.com
LESJEUNES BIRMANS — Small CFA-registered
Birman cattery, located in the Houston, TX area. Our
goal is to breed healthy, loving companions. 281-3540776; www.lesjeunesbirmans.com
BOMBAY
TIMARI BOMBAYS — CFA grand champion bloodlines. National and regional winners. Also American
Shorthairs. Mary Hughes Bruesch, 635 North E St.,
Rogers, AR 72756; 479-631-7783; Patton, 630-8472475
POCITPANTHER — Doing business as PocketPanthers,
“A Truly Significant Other.” A small cattery where kittens are hand-raised to become family-members.
Barbara LaBella, 904-891-2256; 904-272-5732;
[email protected]; pocitpanther.com
BRITISH SHORTHAIR
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• Delightful plush
blue kittens
• Raised
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sweet
disposition
• TICA-, CFAregistered
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guaranteed
OZ CREEK BRITISH SHORTHAIR — CFA.
Home-raised, champion lines. Small cattery in central Kansas. Leah Sturn, 620-639-4211; www.
ozcreekcattery.com; [email protected]
DENIMAR BRITISH SHORTHAIRS/SCOTTISH
FOLDS — Since 1976. CFA grand champions, national winners. Show/pet, no breeding. Long Island, NY;
516-775-1456; www.denimarcats.com
CHESHIRE ROSE BRITISH SHORTHAIRS — Solid
silver champion lines imported from the UK and
Europe, occasionally blues. Kittens raised underfoot.
CFA. Michigan; 517-663-6593; cheshirecattery@
aol.com; http://cheshirerosecattery.blogspot.com
INNOCENTIA — Affectionate and home-raised. Blues
only. Immunization/health guaranteed. Will ship from
Detroit, MI. 877-228-7868; www.innocentia-cats.com
BURMESE
Maryland
Jeanne or Geoff
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Dale Steele • Nancy Dionne
Nampa, Idaho
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Smiling Blue Cats of France
JOUVENCEBLEU CHARTREUX — Exquisite cuddly
supraplush bluebears who say their prayers! CFA.
Health guaranteed. Hand-raised. Multi-Midwest
regional and national-winning/distinguished merit and
multi-grand champion bloodlines. R. Carlyle, 630-7768333; 630-293-4033; 630-562-0032; chartreuse@
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CORNISH REX
CHATEAUBLEU CATTERY — Selectively chosen
European bloodlines. Amiable kittens. Health guaranteed. 718-981-4775; www.mybluecats.com
Home-bred since 1966
from Grand Champion lines
Dog-like Lap Cats – Will Retrieve
Silky sable & occasional colors
Health/Temperament Guaranteed
CAT BREEDER DIRECTORY
CBS CATTERY — Cheshire British Shorthairs. Kittens
from CFA champion bloodlines. Blue, white, calico. For
availability, call Ron/Donna Chamblee, Columbus, GA;
706-565-6767; www.cheshirebrits.com
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Lee Cunningham, Reno NV
(775) 787-3252
[email protected]
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CHARM, SABLES, COLORS — Also European
Burmese. Lap-warming, people-loving charmers.
Pet, show. Pat Swihart, Ohio; 937-857-9660; charm@
erinet.com; www.charmburmese.com
Marjorie M. Collier
ph (318) 253-7276
P.O. Box 90, Effie, LA 71331 fax (318) 253-7376
[email protected]
KINCSEM BURMESE AND EUROPEAN BURMESE —
CFA. All colors. Adorable, healthy little executives to
reorganize your life. Judith Kollmann, 810-715-2367;
[email protected]; www.kincsemcattery.com
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KIT’N’KABUTAL — ACFA/CFA. Sable-only kittens.
Healthy, loving personalities. Traditional. Lap cat.
Occasional Tonkinese. Nancy Bisterfeldt, 715-745-4144;
[email protected]; www.kitnkabutal.
net
CFA Grand Champion & Regional Winning Lines
Kittens & Retired Friends in all
Elegant, personable,
colors. Always vet checked
intelligent companions
w/health guarantee.
bred for type and
soundness.
PENOBSCOT — European Burmese kittens available.
Never shy, outgoing. Health and temperament guaranteed. Ginger, Southwest Ohio area; 513-897-7297;
[email protected]; www.burmesekittenscats.com
June Sawchyn, CVT (member CFA Cornish Rex Breed Council)
Woodbury, CT • (203) 266-9235 • [email protected]
#1 MITIE BURMESE — Raising Traditional since 1980.
CFA-registered: All four colors. Southern California.
Permit Number (P123012). Gail Lyon, 661-256-0221;
[email protected]; www.mitieburmese.com
DONNA KIMBER, TENDER CLAWS CATTERY —
Most colors, kittens to retired. St. McComb County,
MI; 586-420-4259; cell: 586-296-7998; dkimber@
flash.net; www.tenderclawscattery.com; www.
donnakimber.com
BIJOUX — Burmese, Bombay and European
Burmese. The ultimate lap cats. Excellent for children. Healthy, loving kittens available now.
Wonderful disposition. Outgoing, never shy. Will
ship. Maryland; 410-937-9262
NORI CATTERY — Fine, traditional Burmese for
more than 20 years. Westford, MA; 978-392-1532;
[email protected]
BEACONWOOD — Raising irresistible Cornish Rex
for over 20 years. Pennsylvania; 860-796-7043;
[email protected]; www.cornishrex.yourserver.net
See our ad
on page 11
CHARTREUX
Lovable blue companions just for you from
our national- and
regional-winning
lines.
CFAregistered.
David Hadley • Worthington, Ohio
(614) 885-6119
[email protected]
©
©
REX ‘N READY — Small CFA cattery. Kittens/young
adults available. Call Paula, 602-993-3327; ready2rex@
yahoo.com; www.rexnreadyaz.com
2000CATS CORNISH REX — CFA grand champion
lines. Beautiful show/pet kittens available. Joan, 386738-4112; [email protected]; www.2000cats.info
TEXAS REXAS — Raised by a veterinary technician.
CFA. Health guaranteed, raised underfoot.
Rhonda, 817-300-5226; [email protected];
www.texasrexes.com
GALLOIS CHARTREUX. Our fine French Chartreux
kittens are hand raised and are very sociable, playful,
lively and so lovable! Regional, Breed, National, and
International winning lines. CFA-registered and fully
vaccinated. Shipping. Doug Welsh, 970-456-5271;
[email protected]; www.galloischartreux.
com.
REX KITTENS — Raised inside my home.
Registered, shots, guaranteed. 214-641-2919;
[email protected]; www.cowboyclaws.com
DEVON REX
JANVIER CHARTREUX — Kittens out of CFA’s
Chartreux national-winning lines. Fabulous
purrsonalities with looks to match. The Sweeters,
318-221-1701
BOOGIE WOOGIE DEVON REX — Rocking, rolling,
piano-playing little elves. Curly-coated, impish in excelsius. Elizabeth Wynters, South Florida; 954-473-0413;
[email protected]; www.devonrexcats.com
MAISON DUKAT CHARTREUX — Sweet, blue teddy
bears. CFA grand champion and national-winning lines.
Linda/Mark Humpage, 503-632-2980; lhumpage@aol.
com; www.maisondukat.com
EVERAFTER DEVONS — Well-socialized imps
raised underfoot and under the covers by a veterinary technician and a Pug. Iowa; 319-363-7343;
[email protected]
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JENNEL REX CATTERY — Loving, home-raised,
curly-coated kittens. Champion lines. CFA. Health
guaranteed. Shipping/stud svc available. 717-4842756; [email protected]; www.jennelrex.com
EXOTIC SHORTHAIR AND PERSIAN KITTENS —
Adults, top grand champion lines. California;
qualitykittens.net
ANTABELLA DEVON REX AND MUNCHKIN —
CFA/TICA champion lines. Healthy/happy playful kittens. Hand raised. Show or pet kittens. VISA/MC. 912276-4447; [email protected]; www.antabella.com
HAVANA BROWN
DEVON REX KITTENS — Small CFA cattery. Raised
with love; bred for personality. Kittens available now!
Texas; 817-360-6891
SUNSHINE KITTY KATZ, TICA- CFA-registered
kittens available. Playful, beautiful colors.
Never caged. Raised in family atmosphere. Sphynx
also. 412-461-9006; [email protected]; www.
sunshinekittykatz.com
EGYPTIAN MAU
CFA-CERTIFIED EGYPTIAN MAUS — Good bloodlines. Kittens available now. Home raised.
egyptianmausonline.com
SOESTHILL
HAVANA BROWNS
CFA.
Kittens available
occasionally.
Friendly, outgoing,
active.
D. Ray & Anne Edwards
(573) 364-6583
[email protected]
www.soesthill.com
SUMMER MAGIC EGYPTIAN MAU or Maine Coon
reduction. Show, breeder and pet; cats and kittens.
All ages. Adults at reasonable price. Northeast Ohio;
#1 CATTITUDE A CATTERY OF EXCELLENCE —
Provides top-notch Egyptian Maus. Crystal-clear silvers. Some smokes, champion lines. 316-772-2243;
[email protected]; www.persiancattitude.
com
EUROPEAN BURMESE
MAYONAKA’S EUROPEAN BURMESE CATTERY —
CFA. Playful cuddly cuties. Ten colors. Shots/
health guaranteed. Allene, 785-267-1355; e.keating@
sbcglobal.net; www.mayonakacats.com
EXOTIC
JORDANA EXOTICS — ACFA/CFA. Loving personalities.
Health
guaranteed.
Pet/breeder/show.
Minnetonka, MN; 952-938-0740; [email protected]
KIM-CON — Grand champion lines. Exotics/Selkirks.
Friendly babies. Most colors. Breeder, show/pet. Karen,
Arizona; 480-634-1755; [email protected];
http://kim-con.com
LION HOUSE — Outstanding type in Exotics. Most colors. Super, people-oriented cats/kittens. Sue Fraser,
Lancaster, CA; 661-945-3255; [email protected];
www.lionhousecats.com
NANC-C EXOTICS — CFA. Bi-colors. Home-raised.
Health guaranteed. Will ship. Nancy Lescavage,
Harrisburg, PA; 717-541-KATS; nanccexotics@
verizon.net; www.nanccexotics.com
STONE CREEK CFA CATTERY — Outstanding type,
Exotics. Silver tabbies, tabbies, bi-colors and whites.
Linda Cox, Billings, MO; 417-743-2006; ezrepolady@
aol.com; www.stonecreekcats.com
HAVACAT HAVANA BROWN
CFA Cattery of Excellence. Rare chocolate
beauties for couch or show bench.
Raised with children in
veterinarian’s home. Will ship.
198 Walter Lott Rd., Seminary, MS 39479
Dr. Karen Rogers
[email protected]
www.havacat.com
©
CAT-CHI CATS — Japanese Bobtail comedians in fur
coats. Spayed, neutered, vaccinations prior to adoption. Raised underfoot. 540-899-1918; cell: 703-8011086; www.catchicats.com
HIMALAYAN
A TRADITIONAL HIMALAYAN AND
SIAMESE BREEDER
Saving these wonderful
pets for you.
Kittens available now.
KORAT
MY THAI KORATS — Healthy kittens raised underfoot. CFA-/TICA-registered. KCFA sales pledge.
Judy Bickett, 1998 Jordan Terr. NE, Atlanta, GA
30345; 404-636-6608
LAPERM
LA PERM AND MUNCHKIN KITTENS — CalicoRose. TICA. Breeding for more than 10 years.
Temperament/health emphasized. As seen on The
Today Show. 631-537-5074; laperm.com
MAINE COON
www.yewcats.com
[email protected]
©
(760) 758-0739
Mysticoon
• Massive, healthy kittens for pet or show
• SGC bloodlines: CFA,TICA
• Shipping available
Muriel Kay Heimer
Lake City, FL 32056
Ph/Fax: (386) 752-1607
[email protected]
www.mysticoon.com
A1 — WOOSTER, OHIO — Himalayans. Beautiful, affectionate, chocolate, lilac, others. Healthy. Friendly,
breeders and pets available. Veterinarian-certified.
Reasonable. 330-264-7888; [email protected]
DARLING PURS — Himalayans. Pet, breeder, show.
Also lilac and chocolate points. Health guaranteed.
Ann Chapman, Lake Forest, CA; 949-859-6785;
www.darlingpurs.com
MCDUFF — Breeding CFA grand champion-quality
cats for health, type and beauty. Kittens and adults
available. Dorothy McDaniels, Michigan; 248-7149337; [email protected]
C AT FA N C Y
KIDDLYN — Outstanding JBT’s since 1985. All colors,
shorthairs/longhairs, blue/odd-eyes. Health and personality guaranteed. Worldwide shipping. 303-3255033; [email protected]; www.kiddlyn.
com
HIGHLANDER
TAARAS HIGHLANDERS — Shipping available. 208731-6526; [email protected]; www.taaras.com
EXOTIC AND PERSIAN KITTENS — Kittens and
young adults. Raised with love. Health guaranteed.
CFA-registered. Central New Jersey; 732-762-8680;
www.catortionist.com
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JAPANESE BOBTAIL
JANIPURR/GINCHIKA — Now in southern
California. Will ship. Jennifer Reding, 714-408-8834;
[email protected]; www.janipurr.com
KURISUMASU — Elegant, enthusiastic and extrasweet long/shorthairs. All colors. More than 200
CFA grands. Marianne Clark, 503-632-8002;
[email protected]; www.kurisumasu.org
FUZZY FUZZLET — CFA. Traditional, doll-faced
Himalayans/Persians, kittens available now. Will ship.
Northern New Jersey; 908-496-8060; fuzzyfuzzlet@
yahoo.com; www.fuzzyfuzzlet.com
MAY 2011
KITTYTALES HIMALAYANS/PERSIANS — CFA.
Most colors. Family-friendly, darling kittens. Health
guaranteed. Darlene, Southern California (Murrieta);
951-816-0972; [email protected]; www.kittytales.
com
THE ONLY HAVANAS FROM HAVANA — The cat
for the connoisseur. Grand champion-sired. Ed
Powell, Florida; 850-539-4668; [email protected]
VISION’S EXOTICS — Also Persians and Himalayans.
CFA-registered. 30 years experience. Pet, breeder and
show quality. Virginia, Southern California; 909-6261867; www.visionexotics.freeservers.com
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CATZ HAVEN BEAUTIFUL HIMALAYAN KITTENS — Most colors. Hand-raised with TLC. Health
guaranteed. Will ship. Sedona, AZ; 928-300-7584;
www.catzhaven.com
©
DESERHITA EXOTICS — Tabby: brown, red, blue.
Bi-color (with white). Some longhairs. Rita Murphy,
Scottsdale, AZ; 480-789-1545; [email protected]
FANCYFRIENDS EXOTICS/HIMALAYANS —
Chocolate, lilac, lynx available. Pet/breeder/show.
Health/temperament/type. Southern California;
Wendi, 949-499-3932; Maggy, 949-233-9853; www.
fancyfriends.com; www.alove4paws.com
TULEBURG CHOCOLATE HIMALAYANS/PERSIANS — Home of GC Tuleburg Lilac Totoro, Best of
Color NW Region 2000. Breeder/show kittens available.
707-824-1210; [email protected]; tuleburgcattery.net
BEAUKIT HIMALAYANS — Pet, breeder, show.
Barbara/Larry Bouchelle, 14521 Southern Pines
Cove, Dallas, TX; 972-247-2147; bouchel@sbcglobal.
net; www.pets4you.com/pages/beaukit.html
AAR-GEE EM — CFA cattery in the Cleveland, OH
area. Grand champion, traditional and imported
lines. Home-raised. 440-238-1491; maus@aargeeem.
com; www.aargeeem.com
BELLE HOLLOW EXOTICS — Breeders of Egyptian
Maus and EG Savannahs. Fabulous spots. Gentle loving
companions. 828-524-6943; www.bellehollow.net
SANCHAS HIMALAYANS AND PERSIANS — CFAregistered kittens and young adults. Reasonable
prices. Call Sandy in Kentucky; (270) 432-3790;
[email protected]
©
Breeder of Grand Champions.
Large, gentle, raised underfoot.
©
Located in Virginia
(804) 732-8557 (daytime)
www.tremethickmainecoons.com
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©
Kerry Ellen • 207-650-1388 • [email protected]
REGALCOONS — Cattery of Excellence. Raising
sweet, loving kittens since 1994. We breed for
size, health and temperament. Florida; 321-6393914; [email protected]; www.regalcoons.
com
MIRACLE MYST MAINE COONS — Large, gorgeous
CFA kittens. Raised underfoot with dogs. Most colors. Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 954-434-0238; 954-4442779; miraclemyst.com
AMORE CATTERY MAINE COONS — TICA-registered, health guaranteed. Northern California. Connie
Cutbirth, 916-645-8513; [email protected]; www.
amorecattery.com
NEBRASKA MAINE COONS — Swanycoon kittens
raised uncaged. MCBFA member. Annette Swanberg,
BIG COONIES CATTERY — Full service Maine Coon
cattery, specializing in lovable Coons. CFA-registered kittens. 716-857-0348; dawnpearce2@yahoo.
com; bigcooniescattery.com
OAKBEAR CATTERY — CFA/GC. All colors, raised
underfoot with Rottweiler. Health guaranteed. Not
caged. Linda Perisits, Oak Glen, CA; 909-790-2132;
www.oakbear.com
ROCK STAR CATS — National winning, grand champion lines, family raised underfoot. Mary Beth Crawford,
Oconomowoc, WI; 414-617-4914; mainecoons@
rockstarcats.com; www.rockstarcats.com
BUCTALES/ANGELSONGZ — Maine Coons since
1982. Kittens, retired show cats. Chris Buck, northern
IL; 815-389-1330; www.buctales.com; buctale13@aol.
com
REFLECTIONS, FROM MY HOME TO YOURS —
CFA. No cages. Raised underfoot w/dogs.
Veterinarian-checked. Inquiries welcome. Linda,
MANX
KARMACOONS — Healthy, large, sweet
loving temperaments. CFA, champion/grand
champion bloodlines. Cattery of Excellence.
Debi Kiley, Central Florida; 407-365-8257;
[email protected]; www.karmacoons.com
FUZZY-FOOT MANX — CFA. Pet/show kittens.
Whites, bi-colors, tabbies. National winning lines.
Great temperaments. Healthy. Cathy, 913-645-9799;
[email protected]; www.manxcats1.com
MINUSDETAILS — TICA, CFA. Long/shorthaired.
Pet, show, cats/kittens. Health guaranteed. Homeraised, wonderful personalities. Kay, 512-247-3964;
www.minusdetails.com
ADORABLE KITTENS — Whites, blacks. Huge silvers. Cameos, browns. With/without white.
Mackerels, classics/spotted tabbies. Deposits/payments OK. Toledo, OH; 419-472-5551; enveymeow@
toast.net
TITANIA CATTERY — CFA Cattery of Excellence.
Short-and longhair Manx kittens. Most colors.
Health guaranteed. Raised with tender, loving care
for pet/show. Marilyn Dale, 570-639-1027; www.
manx.com
BEARCOON MAINE COONS — Healthy, playful kittens, raised underfoot. CFA-registered. FeLV-negative. Don Barrier, Cleveland, OH; 216-398-4353;
[email protected]
BUCKS COUNTY MAINE COONS — Very affectionate/
dog-like. Parents on premises. Variety of colors. Julie,
Pennsylvania; 215-348-7718; www.bucks-county.com
YANG LE MANX — CFA. Intelligent, loving show kittens or delightful pets available. Health guaranteed.
Lydia, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia; 713-854-2030;
[email protected]; www.yang-lemanx.com
COONORAMA, CFA — Happy, healthy kittens.
Raised uncaged. Grand champion lines. Pet, breeder,
show. We ship. Columbia area, SC; 803-473-3369;
http://community.webtv.net/coonorama
MUNCHKIN
STONE WILLOW MUNCHKINS AND NAPOLEONS
— Raised with love. Guaranteed with health. Near
Albany, NY; 518-966-4260; [email protected]; www.
stonewillowcattery.com.
CORONADOCATS — San Diego, CA area. Familyraised, affectionate kittens to loving homes. Home of
national and regional winners. MCBFA, TICA, CFA,
ACFA. Chuck Sweeney, Coronado, CA; 619-435-5758
ANTABELLA MUNCHKIN AND DEVON REX —
CFA/TICA champion lines. Healthy/happy playful kittens. Hand raised. Show or pet kittens. VISA/MC. 912276-4447; [email protected]; www.antabella.com
ENCHANTACATS MAINE COONS AND RAGDOLLS — Large and loving! Shiala and Buddy
Van Wagenen, Sacramento area; 530-432-1021;
[email protected]; www.enchantacats.
com
FISHERS PRIDE MAINE COONS — CFA. Large,
healthy, happy kittens. Raised underfoot. Reds,
browns, blues and creams. Central Illinois; 217-4697433; www.fisherspride.com
FURKATS MAINE COON CAT CATTERY —
National winning lines. Serving Indiana, Kentucky,
Ohio for 20 years. CFA/MCBC member. 812-5343406; cell: 859-282-0836; [email protected];
www.furkats.net; www.mcpolys.com
GOD’S GIFT MAINE COONS — Kittens available.
Health guarantee. European/American lines. 10 percent of proceeds goes to charity of your choice. 812-6375847; 513-348-6107; 513-254-8184; bonniegene4@
comcast.net; www.godsgiftmainecoons.com; www.
mainecoonsofgodsgift.net.
LUCKY PAWS — Healthy, loving, large kittens from
SGC lines. Five year health guarantee. Nebraska,
Forida; 904-282-8190; www.luckypawsmc.com
MAINE LVRS CATTERY — Affectionate kittens available! CFA award-winning lines. Raised underfoot,
socialized with dog. FeLV negative, health guaranteed.
Parents cardiomyopathy tested HCM/DNA neg.
Browns/silvers/reds/blues/patched. Michelle, Ohio;
440-221-0021; [email protected]; www.mainelvrs.
com
MAKANACOON.NET — Grand champion-sired,
pet/show kittens raised underfoot with dogs. TICA. CFA
Cattery of Excellence. MCBFA member. Pat Taylor,
Virginia Beach; 757-495-6222; [email protected];
www.makanacoon.net
MAMIE’S MAINE COONS OF MONTROSE, MINNESOTA — All colors. Health guaranteed, raised underfoot. Kittens/retired show cats. Personal delivery
fee. Alice Barrick, 763-607-4693; mamiesmaines@
hotmail.com
Traditional, Charming
and Affectionate
Maine Coons.
Variety of Colors.
Some Polydactyls.
12:28 PM
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PICKET FENCE MUNCHKINS AND NAPOLEONS
— Family-raised, TICA-registered. Bonnie, southeast
Iowa; 319-572-1000; [email protected]; www.
munchkins.cc
MANAWYDDAN — Breeding Munchkins since 1991.
Long/shorthair, all colors. TICA-registered. Health
guaranteed. Connecticut; 860-668-7518; 413-5314811; [email protected]
NAPOLEON
SARAJEN — Affectionate, home-raised pet or show
kittens from national grand championship lines.
Health guaranteed. Member MCBFA. Registered
with most associations. Teri Matzkin, Arlington, VA;
703-517-3002; www.sarajencats.com
DIRIGO SWEET RARE ORIGINAL STYLE —
Wonderful Maine Coons from Maine, sometimes
polys. New breeders welcome. Dirigo, 207-893-0499,
[email protected], http://maine-cooncat.com/
dirigo.html
TABBYTUFTS — CFA, TICA, MCBFA breeder. Grand
champion bloodlines. Brown mackerel tabbies.
Kittens raised underfoot. Linda or Randy Bartha, Sea
Cliff, NY; 516-676-8296; [email protected]
ILLINOIS RAINBURST MAINE COON KITTENS —
CFA-registered. Various colors, including solid white
and solid black. Occasionally adults. Sandra, Toluca,
IL; 815-452-2504; [email protected]
KIBBUTZKATS MAINE COONS — International
champion lines. CFA/TICA. Reds, browns and
silvers. Gloria Rowson, Richmond, VA; www.
kibbutzkatscoontillion.com
WEE KITTY CITY NAPOLEONS AND MUNCHKINS
— TICA-registered. Arkansas home-raised. Will
ship. Reasonable prices. PayPal. 501-327-8734;
www.weekittycity.com
NORWEGIAN FOREST CAT
Health Guaranteed
Call Ron or Janel
(724) 420-5126; Latrobe, PA
www.tanabru.com
[email protected]
©
FORESTDOLLS — Norwegian Forest Cats. Imported
show lines. Kittens socialized in our home.
Wisconsin; 715-652-3349; www.forestdolls.com
TRETAP NORWEGIAN FOREST CATS — TICA.
Many colors, with/without white. Kittens available.
Health guaranteed. Imported Scandinavian lines.
treasuredtapestry.com
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NORLIGHTS — Norwegian Forest Cats. TICA, CFA.
Top Scandinavian lines, regional winners, all patterns/colors. Bred for health, original type and temperament. Inquiries and cattery visits welcome.
Denver; 303-355-5959; www.norlightscattery.com
MINI ISLE CATTERY — Twice the love for the size!
Specializing in Persians/Himalayans since 1993.
TLC, home-raised. Rich Winey, 631-884-2955;
[email protected]; www.miniisle.com
CFA-Registered Breeder.
Bi-colors, calicos.
Kittens and retired
adults available.
OCICAT
CALUMET CATS OCICATS — CFA-registered kittens/young adults. Champion/grand champion
bloodlines. Health guaranteed. Pet/show quality,
most colors available. Will ship. Michigan; 810-7655782; [email protected]
Pam Rutan; PA & FL
(914) 474-6989
[email protected]
©
CASTLEGATE PERSIANS — CFA exquisite Persian
kittens. Silvers/goldens. Lovingly raised for
health/temperament. Will ship. Pet, breeder, show.
Barbara, New Jersey; 856-327-0055; persiancats@
comcast.net; www.persiancats.com
SWEET MEWSIC CATTERY — CFA spotted beauties
raised underfoot with happy, affectionate, outgoing
personalities. Health guaranteed. Pet and show quality. Sandy, southwest Michigan; 269-323-0916;
[email protected]
CHAMAGOURA CATTERY — CFA Persians,
Himalayans and Exotics. Specializing in chocolates and
lilacs. PKD-negative. Karen Murth, 636-219-1569;
[email protected]; www.chamagourapersians.
com
RARE EXOTIC EXTRAORDINARY LEOPARD
LOOK-ALIKES! — Cinnamon, chocolate, tawny. Very
loving, dog-like. Huge dramatic spots. 951-766-7668
JORENE ORIENTAL/SIAMESE — Specializing in
blue-eyed white and lynx point. Grand champion
stock. Irene Brounstein. Serving the tri-state area,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania; 973-335-3335;
www.jorenecattery.com
INJOI ORIENTALS — Colorpoints and Siamese.
Health and personality are our priority, guaranteed.
Most colors. Chicago area, IL; 815-569-2788; www.
geocities.com/injoi_orientals
MARYLAMBS — CFA. Health guaranteed. Ebony,
chestnut, lavender, tortoiseshell, spotted and tickedtabby. Mary, eastern Pennsylvania; 610-681-6664;
www.marylambs.com
7TH HEAVEN ORIENTALS — National breed
winners. Silver tabbies and unusual colors. Hesperia,
CA; 760-949-2458; [email protected]; www.
7thheavencats.com
CFA Registered.
Silvers, Goldens,
Calicos, Bicolors.
Pet/Breeder/Show.
Will Ship.
Health
Guaranteed.
©
Nina Papageorge’s, Cell (562) 760-2006
www.agapepersian.com
[email protected]
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MADISONSDOLL PERSIANS — CFA/DNA PKD/
FIV/FeLV negative. Shaded silvers plus. Health
guaranteed. Shipping available. You’ll fall in
love! Binghamton, NY; 607-773-0114; www.
Ï
madisonsdollfacepersians.com
TAYRIE’S PERSIANS — Healthy silvers/chinchilla
kittens. Bred from GRC/champions. Young adults/
retired show cats at reduced rates. Will ship. Sara,
256-837-7448; [email protected]; http://tayriepersians.tripod.com
ANGELFROST PERSIANS — CFA silvers, goldens,
reds, calicos and cameos. Raised underfoot; healthy,
lovable kittens. Pennsylvania; 610-562-4509; www.
angelfrostpersians.com
CARRIECATS PERSIANS — Exotic Persian kittens.
CFA and TICA. National and international
cattery. Veterinarian guaranteed. 708-259-2555;
www.carriecats.com
A CATSCREATION — CFA Persian cattery. Grand
champion bloodlines raised underfoot. Specializing in
doll-faced, shaded-silvers, chinchillas, whites. Shipping
available. VISA/MC/PayPal accepted. Linda, central
Florida; 407-709-9541; [email protected]; www.
catscreation.com
PERSIAN
C AT FA N C Y
BABYBRAT PERSIANS — CFA/TICA, silver and golden
specialty. Lovingly raised for temperament and health.
Guaranteed. Will ship. Stacey, Metro Atlanta area; 770321-0920; www.babybratcattery.com
JAYJAY PERSIANS — CFA. Solid, blue, black and
white. Health guaranteed. Ellen, North Carolina;
PURRFURDOTS OCICATS — Affectionate, healthy,
home-grown kittens. CFA since 1986. Nice selection.
Reasonable price. Shipping. Trudy Cline, Waynesboro,
PA; 717-762-7222; www.purrfurdotsocicats.com
ORIENTAL
PELAQITA PERSIANS — Kittens come with written
five year health/genetic guarantee, with wonderful personalities. 740-467-3096; www.pelaqitapersians.com
SHADED DREAM — Silvers, golds, solids, bi-color and
tabbies. Raised underfoot. Linda, Windgap, PA; 610759-4193; 610-393-3241; www.shadeddream.com
EDOKKO OCICATS — CFA. Small Connecticut cattery specializing in healthy, quality kittens. Raised
underfoot with children and dogs. Shipping. Call
Sally McGinnis at 860-542-6017.
CAT PRINT OCICATS — Small cattery in MidMichigan. Visit our website to see available kittens
and get updates on future litters. 517-749-5937;
[email protected]; www.catprint.webs.
com
MISTEERIVER PERSIANS — CFA. Bi-color/tabby.
Kittens/retirees available. Lovingly home-raised.
Pet, breeder, show. Illinois; 630-416-8749; www.
misteeriver.com
A CUB 2 LUV — Kittens available. Health guaranteed. All colors. Will ship. Christy Meyer, California;
760-749-5702; 760-518-1575; www.acub2luv.com
ALCHEMIST PERSIANS — Specializing in white,
silver, gold, blue-silver, blue-gold. Bred for health,
type, temperament. Jayne, 770-591-7564; www.
alchemistpersians.com
CONNECTICUT DOLLY CATS — Persians and colorpoint Persian Himalayans. Colors include white, calico, tortie, blue, black, bi-color and bi-color sealpoint. Lovingly raised for health/temperament. 203451-3441. Will e-mail pics. persiandollycats@
sbcglobal.net
FOGGY RIVER PERSIANS — Stud service available for
Persians only. Champion bloodlines. Veterinarianchecked. 906-774-4515; [email protected]
HIMALAYAN CPC PERSIAN — Pure Persian. The cattery registered through CFA, PKD, FILV. Negative-tested cats. ON, Canada; www.gallacattery.com
MISSOURI — Judicats Persians, solid white, red, black,
blue and brown tabbies, occasional calicos, health guarantee, CFA-registered, Missouri licensed. 573-6352553; [email protected]; whitepersians@msn.
com
PINK PALACE CATTERY — CFA. We ship. Grand
champion lines. Health guaranteed. Smoke, smoke
bi-color, tabby and bi-color. 615-754-5679;
[email protected]; [email protected];
www.pinkpalacepersians.com
PURRRING PERSIANS AND HIMALAYANS — CFA.
Healthy and loving kittens. Whites and colors. Raised
underfoot. Reasonably priced. Rhonda, Bakersfield,
CA; 661-396-2722
WINDY VALLEY PERSIANS — Small cattery,
family-raised. CFA-registered. Specializing in solids,
bi-colors and tabbies. Murrieta, CA; 951-600-9634;
[email protected]; www.windyvalleypersians.
com
#1 CATTITUDE A CATTERY OF EXCELLENCE—
Provides top-notch Persian and Himalayan
cats from NW-RW, and GC lines. 316-772-2243;
[email protected]; persiancattitude.com
JOBEZ SILVER PERSIANS — Chinchilla and shaded.
CFA. Grand champion lines. Rancho Palos Verdes,
CA; 310-831-3211; [email protected]
L’DEARHEART CHINCHILLA PERSIANS — CFAregistered. Show-and-pet quality kittens available.
California; 650-296-2169; dearheartpersians@
yahoo.com; www.dearheartpersians.com
FRISKERS CATTERY CFA PERSIANS AND
HIMALAYANS — Raised underfoot, will ship.
Kansas; 316-722-3337; friskers-cattery@hotmail.
com; www.friskers.webs.com
OLYMPUS PERSIANS — Also American Bobtails.
Cats/kittens, all colors. Genetics and health guaranteed. Reasonably-priced. 171 W. Airport Rd., Lititz,
PA 17543-9260; 717-569-6226
MAGGIE-ANN’S PERSIANS — Solids including
whites. All eye colors. Pet kittens available.
Reasonable. Health guaranteed. CFA. East Peoria, IL;
309-699-3773
PERSIAN AND EXOTIC SHORTHAIR KITTENS —
Adults, top grand champion lines. California;
qualitykittens.net
KWILL NORWEGIAN FOREST CATS — CFA-registered. Health guaranteed. Most colors with/without
white. Western New York state; www.kwillforestcats.
com
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RAGDOLL
Huge, lovable Champion
cats. Chocolates.
TCA Supreme Cattery of Excellence
Healthy, lovable
kittens raised
with kids and
dogs.
(321) 454-7636
www.emilysragdolls.com
©
Vet-owned
©
(630) 803-4405 Chicago Suburbs
[email protected]
drjensragdolls.com
Ragdoll Kittens. All colors and
patterns, including flame, tortie
and lynx. Home-raised for personality-plus. Health guaranteed.
PIXIEBOB
KITTENS AVAILABLE NOW! EVERGREEN AND
LEEJOS — Strive for quality, not quantity. Old
Northwest lines shipped anywhere in the U.S. 425885-6928; www.northwestpixie-bobs.com
Dollheaven, Pat Doss
PETERBALD
[email protected], Northern Virginia area
www.dollheaven.net
WAR CLOUD EXOTICS — We raise large, exoticlooking Pixiebobs. Bred to resemble the North
American bobcat. Awesome companions. Located in
NW suburbs of Chicago, IL; 815-653-5088; www.
warcloudexotics.com
©
Hemlock Trails Ragdolls
CFA Cattery of Excellence
Barb & Howie McKee
157-1 Mile Creek Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-2771 • [email protected]
LIVING LEGEND PIXIEBOBS — Best in the East.
DNA-and kid-tested, veterinarian-approved. Shari,
407-923-5055; www.floridapixiebobs.com
WILLOWTREE PIXIES — Love that purrs.
Pet/breeder/show. Bobcat look. TICA-registered.
Health guaranteed. Jackson, TN; 731-616-4940;
www.homestead.com/wilotree
©
• More than 26 years’ experience raising only Ragdolls
• Quality kittens available all year-round
• Closed cattery; health guaranteed; all kittens veterinary-tested & cleared
• All patterns & colors, show, pet or breeding pairs
• Registrable in all valid associations. Home-raised and socialized.
Hemlock Trails Heather
www.hemlocktrails.com
GLEN'S SUPERIOR RAGDOLLS — Health guarantee, all colors and patterns (specializing in lynx
pattern). Glen Van Etten, Matamoras, PA (Tri-state
area); 570-491-2638; [email protected];
http://wewilliams.com/glensragdolls
SNOWCAP PIXIEBOBS — ACFA-/TICA-registered.
Blue list. Original lineage. Wild looks. B.J.,
snowcappixiebobs.com
RAGAMUFFIN
BARSADOLLS RAGDOLLS — TICA-/CFA-registered
cattery. Champion lines. Health guaranteed.
Central California; 559-781-7838; 559-310-8560;
www.barsadollsragdolls.net
AACE
ACFA
CFA
CFF
UFO
Bred for their
outstanding
disposition.
Maintaining original
colors, size,
temperament and
robust health.
ATOPCAT • Dawn Smith • So. California
(559) 679-2892 • [email protected]
www.atopcat.com
BRIGHTSTONE RAGDOLLS — Where hand-raised,
adorable and cuddly kittens are waiting for you!
Health guaranteed. SGC bloodlines. Long Island, NY;
516-599-1708; www.brightstonerags.com
See our ad
on page 11
INDIGO RAGS • Jeanne Farrington • San Jose, CA
SNUGGLEMUFFS RAGAMUFFINS • Paula Monroe
Dallas, TX • (817) 846-7858
www.snugglemuffsragamuffins.com
©
SNUGGLEPURRS • Penny Belter
Central Wisconsin • (920) 896-1968 • (920) 203-1888
www.snugglepurrs.com
JA JA RAGAMUFFINS — Dr. Janice Ann Hughes,
239-549-2940; www.jajaragamuffins.com
KEEPSAKE KATS — Shipping available. Keepsake
Kats is a registered cattery. Sylvia Smart, near
Phoenix, AZ; 480-650-4638; keepsakekats12@q.
com; www.keepsakekats.com
COKLS RAGDOLLS — is a TICA-registered Georgia cattery, utd on vaccines, vet checked, 1-year genetic health
guaranteed. 706-654-5624; www.coklsragdolls.com
FOSS MOUNTAIN FARM — Family-raised. Traditional
colors/patterns and lynx. TICA and CFA-registered.
Lana Nickerson, New Hampshire; 603-447-6548;
[email protected]; www.fossmtnfarm.com
(408) 267-5516 • www.indigorags.com
JAJA RAGAMUFFINS • Janice Hughes
www.jajaragamuffins.com • (239) 549-2940 (home)
SERENDIPPITY MUFFINS • Lynda Jay • Illinois
(618) 218-1926 • www.serendippitymuffins.com
CELESTRAIL CATS — “Sharing the love of Ragdolls.”
ACFA-/CFA-/TICA-registered. Lynne and Steve
Chmelar, southeast Iowa; 641-683-1465; www.
celestrailcats.com
AAA. PENNSYLVANIA PRETTY PAWS — Paws AAA
Ragdolls. Healthy. Contracted. Will ship. Shelda
Kozares, Uniontown; 724-437-1988; skozares@
atlanticbb.net; www.prettypawscattery.tripod.com
ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS — Ragdoll kittens available at Pamsdollhouse. Family-raised in small
New York cattery. TICA, two-year guarantee,
shots, neutered. PD103. Pam, 585-259-0171; www.
pamsdollhouse.com
BAKERS PAWS — Various colors. Kittens available
now. Sometimes minks. Jackson, MI; 517-392-1258;
[email protected]
ITSYS KITTYS — Raised in house. TICA-registered.
Adorable companions. Dog friendly. 260-632-5548;
[email protected]
LEXES DOLLS OF TUCSON — Exceptional bloodlines. Large, beautiful, home-raised, TICA-registered
Ragdolls. All colors and patterns. Kittens available
now. Health guaranteed. Trisha, Tucson, AZ; 520748-9163; [email protected]
LORDS N LADIES RAGDOLLS — All colors/patterns.
Health guaranteed, DNA testing, FeLV-, FIV-tested.
Raised holistically, TICA, CFA, RFCI, RI, RAG, RFW.
Diane Pothier, Melrose, MA; 781-665-8955;
[email protected]; www.lordsnladiesragdolls.
com
MICHIGAN — SuPurr Ragdolls. Small cattery with
adorable kittens raised as part of our family. Health
guaranteed. TICA, ACFA, CFA. 989-871-5398; www.
supurr.com
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WISCONSIN STARLITE RAGS — Large, loving
Ragdolls. Health guaranteed. Spay/neuter provided.
Ann Lang, 715-340-3435; [email protected];
http://starliterags.tripod.com
MAGAFOLD CATTERY — Long and shorthair. Fold,
straight ears. Show, pet-quality. CFA-registered. Will
ship. Raised underfoot. Kittens available! Toni,
Washington state; 509-751-0132; greenacres@
cableone.net; www.magafoldcattery.com
SAVANNAH
DYNAMIC RAGDOLLS — TICA, CFA. Home-raised kittens, adults. Elsa Rankin, Wichita Falls, TX; 940-5282427; www.pets4you.com/pages/dynamic2.html
SELKIRK REX
CUDDLY FUR CATTERY — Selkirk Rex. Kittens
available. Beautiful champion curly coats. Will
ship. Health guaranteed. Barb Kimmet, 419230-5169; [email protected]; www.
kimmetscuddlybunch.com
MISTY’S RAGDOLLS — Adorable, floppy lap cats.
TICA-registered. Traditional colors. 5 year health guarantee. Kittens never caged. 352-406-9431; misty@
mistysragdolls.com; www.mistysragdolls.com
FLORIDA’S FANCY RAGDOLLS — Beautiful, loving,
registered kittens. Champion bloodlines. Raised with
love. Doris Simon, Newport Richey, FL; 727-8681245; www.simonsezz.com
OHIO’S PURRFECT CHOICE RAGDOLLS —
Registered, home-raised. Pet, show quality.
Excellent bloodlines, very affectionate. All guaranteed. Akron, OH; 330-628-8147; 330-431-7171; www.
purrfectchoiceragdolls.com
RAGDOLL KITTENS — TICA pedigree. Blue-eyed
darlings, ready to go. Please call 760-731-4981;
[email protected]
RAGGAROYALE RAGDOLLS — HCM-tested cattery.
Written 5-year health guarantee. Affectionate,
well socialized kittens. 613-387-3233; kittens@
raggaroyaledolls.com; www.raggaroyaledolls.com
WILWAY DOLLS RAGDOLLS — Adorable, sweet kittens raised with lots of love and attention. Health guaranteed. All colors and patterns. New York State Finger
Lakes region; 585-739-1935; www.wilwaydolls.com
ANGELHEART— Burlington, WI. Beautiful, healthy
bundles of joy. Large, blue-eyed, affectionate
beauties, home-raised with love. TICA, ACFA,
RFCI. 262-767-9001; [email protected]; www.
angelheartragdolls.com
CATASTROPHE/LONEROCK RAGDOLLS — Central
Wisconsin. All colors and patterns. Kittens available
and some retired adults. Health guaranteed. All shots.
Spay/neutured. 715-340-7091; [email protected];
www.ragdollcat.net
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXOTIC — Healthy,
outgoing pet for your family please contact us. We
would love to talk. 716-549-7883 or 716-983-4448;
www.twistedwhiskers.biz
NITE WIND — Outstanding Selkirk Rex, loving, cuddly, curly show/pet babies, PKD-neg, health guaranteed, will ship. 608-296-4080; devilan_mrs_jones@
hotmail.com; www.homestead.com/nitewindcattery
SERENGETI
REASONABLY PRICED — Healthy, wildly spotted,
TICA-registered Savannah kittens available
throughout the year. Fully guaranteed. We ship.
406-661-2300; [email protected]; www
.bespottedcattery.com
KINGSMARK SERENGETI BREED FOUNDER —
Exotic sweet kittens, reasonable prices. Health guaranteed. California; 951-659-4258; kserengeti@aol.
com; www.kingsmarkfarms.com
SUMMERWOOD SAVANNAHS AND EGYPTIAN
MAUS — Breeding for exotic type and wonderful personality. Donna Lawver, Schaumburg, IL; 708-7210455; www.summerwoodsavannahs.com
SIAMESE
OZARK MOUNTAIN — Smoke, snow, melanistic and
leopard spotted patterns, F5 to F7 Savannahs. No cages.
New for 2011 - Bengals. Spring sale on 2010 F7’s. 317869-5356; www.ozarkmountainsavannahs.com or
JEWELS OF THE NILE — Kittens/adults available,
75 percent through SBT year round. Allison Navarro,
New York; 845-566-4966; savannahcat@optonline.
net; www.junglecats.com
MAGNOLIA PRIDE SAVANNAH CATTERY —
Rosetted silvers, rosetted goldens, marbles. F3s to
SBTs. Bengals available. Greenwood, MS; 662-4538537; www.magnoliapride.com
COME TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE — At
Amazing Grace Cattery. Breeding quality, socialized kittens, predominantly Savannah cats, also Highlanders.
336-413-3796; www.amazinggracecatz.com
X-Quisit Siamese
Gorgeous CFA show-type, pet, breeder, show
kittens and young adults. Stud svcs. Grand
champion and DM lines. Temperament,
health, quality
CFA Grand Champion
X-Quisit Sienna
guaranteed.
Sensibly priced.
Knowledgeably
shipped. Also
available loving,
healthy, altered
adult companions.
(727) 446-7308
©
SCOTTISH FOLD
Quietimes Cattery
RUSSIAN BLUE
Memere-Pata Russian Blue
Home of Top International Winners
7 Years in ACFA
(727) 992-4544 (cell)
(727) 856-CATS
Hudson, FL
Alan
[email protected]
We accept
Visa/Mastercard
©
C AND C SAVANNAHS — Kittens up to SBTs. Top
bloodlines. Savannah-to-Savannah breedings. Bengals
also. Callie, 618-643-3930; www.candcsavannahs.com
SUSAN TYLER
& LAVONNE DONAHUE
HELENA, MONTANA
(406) 449-9799
(406) 439-3552 (CELL)
A TRADITIONAL SIAMESE AND HIMALAYAN BREEDER
Chip off the ole block
Saving these
wonderful pets
for you.
Scottish Folds
[email protected]
©
Quietimes Cattin Around Kramer©
EXQUISITE SCOTTISH FOLDS OF MOST COLORS. SPECIALIZING
IN SILVER AND WHITE CLASSIC BI-COLORS. MONTANA BRED
AND RAISED FOR STRENGTH, HEALTH AND TEMPERAMENT.
WE HAVE FOLDS FOR SPECTACULAR PETS, BREEDING OR SHOW.
Kittens
available
now.
www.yewcats.com • [email protected]
(760) 758-0739
w w w. s c o t t i s h f o l d . c o m
www.memerepata.com
www.purrfect-folds.com
[email protected]
Suzanne Henne DVM
VELVA RUSSIAN BLUES — Affectionate, healthy,
CFA-registered kittens. Grand champion-sired.
Diana Doernberg, 684 Highlands Dr., Akron, OH
44333; 330-666-7151; [email protected]; www.
velvacattery.com
SILVERY BLUES, HOME GROWN CFA — Champion
lines. Affectionate and playful. kittens with gorgeous
silky coats. Southern California; 310-560-6830
ROXANASTASIA — Home of CFA national and
regional Russian Blues. Helene Schneider-Hester.
Rockville Centre, NY; 516-536-8210; hschneid@
panynj.gov; roxanastasia.com
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vaccinations, sweet
dispositions!
PURRFECT-FOLDS SCOTTISH FOLDS
Find us on Facebook
at StormHaven
Siamese!
Purrfectfold Natalie Ann
DEEKAY SCOTTISH FOLDS/SELKIRK REX —
Kittens available now. Debra Kallmeyer, 831-6272560; [email protected]; http://scottishfold.org/
Deekay.html
DESERT SUN SCOTTISH FOLDS — CFA-registered.
Apache Junction, AZ; 480-983-4416; peteandvicki41@
yahoo.com; www.desertsunscottishfolds.com
©
805-772-8416
[email protected]
http://stormhavencattery.com
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Traditional (Applehead) Siamese Only
TCA.Wonderful disposition. Perfect
health. No declawing. Calm and
happy. No shipping.
LINNY’S SIAMESE — Points, lynx-points.
Registered. Stud service. Purrfect purrsonalities.
Health guaranteed. We do not ship our babies.
Fleetwood, PA; 610-944-3609; 610-506-7109;
[email protected]
Jude Heberlig
(717) 776-3319 • Newville, PA 17241
Teresa Miller
(570) 435-5473 • Cogan Station, PA 17728
Gloria Lee
(304) 725-3173 • Harpers Ferry,W. VA
©
ELORAC
Siamese • Lynx Points
• Orientals
©
®
Supreme Cattery
of Excellence
Carole K. Hamelman
South New Jersey Area
(609) 859-1153
[email protected]
www.whitesfarm.com
MAIYAH SIAMESE — CFA national winners. Homeraised, loving pets. Vaccinations, health certificates.
Sheryl Polikoff, Detroit area; 519-776-9616; www.
maiyahsiamese.com
Exceptionally low
allergen bloodlines
CONNECTICUT KINGPIN SIAMESE — CFA.
Health guaranteed, home-raised with love and family life. All colors. 860-434-3969; [email protected];
http://kingpinsiamese.com
Breeding for health
and temperament
Raised in home
underfoot
©
MINGHOU/PNGAR — Siamese and Oriental. TICAand CFA-registered. Health + genetic guarantee.
Pat Muise/Penny Garrett, 508-395-6000; www.
minghoucattery.com
World Champion Bloodlines
TICA Registered, cageless cattery.
SHIMASU SIAMESE — Relocated to sunny central
Florida. We will continue our 25-year tradition of
combining the best of CFA bloodlines to bring you
elegant, healthy and purrsonable companions in one
loving package. 407-388-8682
Santa Fe, NM
Cherie - (505) 983-2228
[email protected]
www.casadelosgatos.com ©
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TO-PHER CATTERY — CFA Traditional Siamese. Seal,
chocolate, lilac, blue points. Shipping available. Healthy,
beautiful kittens. Annabel Cailles, 707-429-3346;
[email protected]; www.tophercattery.com
Traditional
Siamese & Balinese
We hand-raise our kittens with lots of love
from birth. Kittens come with a vet’s health
certificate, first shots and wormed. Seal,
Chocolate, Blue, Lilac and Lynx Point.
Mike White, NH • (603) 435-8258
©
Rebecca: (717) 872-4781; Conestoga, PA
[email protected] • www.blueeyedsix.com
SHIPPING AVAILABLE
Traditional Cat Association Inc.
TRADITIONAL SIAMESE KITTENS — Appleheads,
old style charmers. Hand-raised, uncaged
/well-socialized.
Seal/chocolate
points.
Shipping available. Hammond, LA; 985-5421681; [email protected]; www.
southerntraditionalsiamese.com
• List of 100 breeders • Mail #10 SASE to
TCA INC.
P.O. Box 178
Heisson, WA 98622-0178
www.traditionalcats.com
For membership include $15
©
VELVET PAWS CATTERY — Siamese and Cornish
Rex kittens. Personality plus. Champion bloodlines.
973-956-1027; New Jersey; velvetpawscattery@
gmail.com; pictures at http://velvetpawscattery.
googlepages.com/home
AFINA SIAMESE — Located in Alabama. CFA
grand-champion lines. Health guaranteed. Seal,
chocolate, blue and lilac-point. 205-210-8810; elan@
afinasiamese.com; afinasiamese.com
WEAK IN THE KNEES FOR SIAMESE? Our kittens
and cats will please. Seal, chocolate, blue, and lilacs.
Bred to CFA and TICA standards. Loving, affectionate, and purrsonality plus. Pet, breeder and show
winners. Veterinarian health-checked OK. Shots
given. Grand champion at stud. Will ship. 727-4467308; 818-780-0001; [email protected];
For kittens: http://1meow2u.tripod.com/chez_chat
SELAH’S CATTERY — Rich blue eyed Applehead
Siamese. Guaranteed health. Microchipped. Raleigh,
NC; 919-268-0454; www.sealpoint.org
SIBERIAN
• Hypoallergenic.
• Large, beautiful
longhairs.
• Very intelligent and
personable.
• TICA-registered.
• Health guaranteed.
ACATAMI AWARD SIAMESE — CFA. National and
breed winners. Lilacs, chocolates, seals, blues.
Ancestral longevity. Reincarnative qualities. Sibyl
Zaden, P.O. Box 69530, W. Hollywood, CA 90069;
310-659-8602
INDOCHINE SIAMESE — CFA grand champion bloodlines. Home-raised by veterinarian. Vaccinations/
spay/neuter included. Northwest Indiana; 574-2884670; [email protected]
JOY’S VELVET PAWS — CFA Cattery of Excellence.
Special kittens with champion bloodlines. Health
guaranteed with certificate. Professional cattery
management. Also Abyssinian and Oriental
Shorthair. 973-694-9196; [email protected]
Traditional colors. Well socialized,
loving kittens. Health guaranteed.
CFA, TICA-registered. International
champion lines.
BLUMOON — CFA-registered. Health guaranteed.
Wedge, reasonable price, all colors, home-raised.
606-546-8394; [email protected]; http://
blumoonsiamese.com
CLOWNTOWN — Siamese and Balinese. All colors.
Bred for health. CFA-registered. Howard, 602-7174830; [email protected]; www.clowntowncattery.
com
©
SANDY, PA
(610) 869-8883
[email protected]
www.plantation-delight.com
KOBLIZEK SIAMESE — CFA. Pet, breeder, show.
Known for loving temperaments. Lilacs, blues,
chocolates, seals. Will ship. Wisconsin; 715-3396441; www.koblizeksiamese.com
A P P LE C A T A C R ES
©
MO • (314) 324-7840
[email protected]
www.slavacattery.com
KATY MCFURR SIBERIANS — Tennessee’s home to
Russia’s native cats! We welcome visitors and allergy
testing! Katye, 615-643-6707; [email protected];
www.katymcfurr.com
NIKARL SIBERIANS — Color points and tabbies.
Health guarantee. Home raised. Quality QGCH kittens from European-Russian lines. 419-832-1500;
[email protected]; www.nikarl.com
#1 CROSHKA SIBERIANS — Hypoallergenic, large,
beautiful, longhaired kittens. State-licensed. Breeder
since 1994, health guaranteed. Registered. Pet/show.
Will ship. Kathy Wade, GA; 678-859-2657; www.
siberiancat.net; www.siberian-cat.net
CHESNA CATTERY — Raised w/love. Veterinarianchecked. TICA-, TAIGA-reg. Maryland; 410-2824058; [email protected]
KOKOPELLIES SIBERIANS AND AMERICAN BOBTAILS — Affectionate home-raised pet or show kittens from international and regional championship
lines. Southern California; 805-659-0589; 805-3682215; www.kokopellie.com
KOTYONOK SIBERIANS — Kittens available now.
Small cattery, home-raised with TLC. TICAregistered. Health guaranteed. San Antonio, TX;
kotyonoksiberians.com
MUNCH RANCH — Kittens available. TICA- and CFAregistered. Shipping anywhere. Most colors, including
color points, shaded silvers and rare shaded golden.
Larry Munchrath, Eustace, TX; 903-887-6378;
[email protected]; www.siberiankittens.info;
www.munchranch.com
MYSTIC MELODY HYPOALLERGENIC SIBERIAN
KITTENS — Supreme grand champion lines. Exquisite
quality, strong, healthy. Very sweet, loving personalities.
Health guaranteed. TICA- and CFA-registered. 678858-8505; www.melodysiberians.com
HYPOALLERGENIC SIBERIAN KITTENS —
Quadruple GC lines. Superb quality and personality.
Many colors and markings, lynx point, blue, copper
eyes. Health guaranteed. TICA. 404-451-3788; www.
shadowlawncattery.com
JA JA SIBERIANS — Dr. Janice Ann Hughes, 239549-2940; www.jajasiberians.com
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AKILA SIBERIANS — Upstate New York. CFAregistered. Hypoallergenic. For more info, e-mail
[email protected] or visit www.
siberiancats.us
JENNEL REX CATTERY — Loving, home-raised,
curly-coated kittens. Champion lines. CFA. Health
guaranteed. Shipping/stud svc available. 717-4842756; [email protected]; www.jennelrex.com
BOLSHOI AND ZIGANKA SIBERIANS. Massive cats
from Russia. Producing top winners in assorted colors, also pointed. TICA/CFA. Health-guaranteed.
Colorado; 303-822-5375; [email protected]
ABEITAGATOS — Gorgeous, bald healthy babies. Now
available. CFA/TICA Cattery of Excellence. Health contract. Clinton, KY; 270-653-5213; tabeita@bellsouth
.net; www.abeitagatos.com
REIGNING CATS — Gentle, lovable companion cats
and kittens. Bred for quality, size and temperament.
Championship lines. CFA Cattery of Excellence. Maine
Coon kittens also available. Maryland; 301-865-8750;
[email protected]; www.reigningcats.com
ACROBATKITTY SPHYNX — TICA-registered.
Kittens are raised with children and have one-of-akind personalities. 814-446-5090; acrobatkitty@
yahoo.com
SILVERSNOW SIBERIANS — Adorable, healthy, and
affectionate TICA-registered kittens. Bred and
raised with loving care. Located in Connecticut. 860350-2994; www.silversnowsiberians.com
TAIGA SIBEIAN BREED CLUB — For the most comprehensive Siberian Cat information and North
American breeders listing, visit the oldest and largest
Siberian Cat breed club. www.taigasiberianclub.com
(Please see our display ad in gallery of breeds.)
CICA SIBERIAN CATS — Top-quality Siberians.
Original Russian-lines. Silvers, brown tabbies,
blacks. Maria Pavloszky, 317-726-1482; cica@
gfowler.net; www.cicacattery.com
TWO COMRADE SIBERIANS in Southern California
have-healthy well-socialized kittens raised underfoot.
We ship worldwide. Cindy, 760-244-6495 or Janie, 626255-5126; www.twocomradesiberians.com
SINGAPURA
GOLDEN MEDLEY SINGAPURAS — TICA-/CFA-registered. Kittens/pet and show. Penny Houghton, El
Monte, CA; 626-442-8339; 714-296-9851; minute3@
aol.com; www.pets4you.com/pages/gold.html
TOJAY SINGAPURAS — CFA. Kittens/adults.
Lovingly raised underfoot. Plus personality.
[email protected]
SNOWSHOE
PURRPOINTS SNOWSHOES — TICA-registered.
Michigan; 989-882-5035; idahocatfarm@hotmail.
com; www.purrpoints.net
www.sundancenbare.com
Carolyn Mcguire,
DVM
(801) 787-8827
wildfirevet1@
yahoo.com
Naked Valley Sphynx
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S KYLERS S PHYNX CATTERY
Quality, Healthy Kittens Available.
TICA-Registered.
Pet, Breeder, Show
Stud Service.
Reasonable Prices.
www.skylersphynxcattery.com
Oklahoma • (918) 352-3001 • (918) 223-5951
A SPHYNX IN FLORIDA — Home-raised underfoot.
Personality plus. Pet, breeders, show. Home of
regional winners, supreme grands. Reasonable
prices. 727-482-3205; www.hadakatsphynx.com
KATZ 4TH AVE SPHYNX — Small cattery in
Pittsburgh. Raised underfoot. Beautiful kittens available now! CFA. Health guaranteed. 412-262-5111; 412401-6951; [email protected]; www.katz4thave.
com
LE L’AMITIE — Means a special friendship. Top
award-winning CFA cattery offers you special naked
babies to love as friends. Alabama; 256-383-8157;
[email protected]; www.lelamitie.net
THE GREAT SPHYNX CATTERY — Superior health
and quality kittens, with over 28 years of breeding
experience. CFA-TICA-registered. 907-957-6516;
www.greatsphynx.com
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SHAMMICATS — TICA-/CFA-registered kittens
available. Raised underfoot with love and care in
Washington state. 360-278-3502; sunsports@
scattercreek.com; www.shammicats.com
SPHYNX WORLD TICA AND CFA — Registered
Sphynx kittens. Show and breeder quality. All colors.
We ship domestic and international. 607-330-2833;
www.sphynxsphynx.com
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INNOCENTIA — Affectionate and home raised. All colors. Immunization/health guaranteed. Will ship from
Detroit, MI. 877-228-7868; www.innocentia-cats.com
KARESSENCE — “Essence of Purrection.” Bred for
quality/type/temperament. CFA. Top bloodlines.
Raised underfoot. Health guaranteed. Karen and
Anne, 760-772-7654; www.karessence.com
MINE FALLS TONKINESE — Affectionate, familyraised kittens. All colors. Occasionally young adults.
NH; 603-889-1103; www.minefalls-cattery.com
MINKITTY TONKINESE — Experience the joy of
living with a Tonkinese. Intelligent, playful and loving registered kittens and occasional young adults to
select homes. TBA, BC member. CFA. Nancy, Ohio;
440-331-9533; [email protected]; www.minkitty.com
TOYGER
DESIGNERSTRIPES TOYGERS — Pet, show and
breed quality kittens with wild looks and loving temperaments. 630-774-4939; [email protected];
www.designerstripestoygers.com;
TURKISH ANGORA
SUNPINE SPHYNX CATTERY — CFA/TICA. Your
home for hairless cats in South Florida. Elaine, 954-4311823; 954-802-5907; [email protected];
www.sunpinesphynx.com
Waxolotl
DALPAT SPHYNX — CFA and TICA, grand champion
kittens occasionally. We strive for perfection. Dalton
and Pat Sales, 410-957-3917; www.sphynxnparrots.com
Turkish Angoras
Our playful, loving kittens raised
underfoot grow into elegant,
devoted Angoras.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Kittens champion
sired. Regional grand champion/Russian lines.
Reasonable prices. Pet/show/breeder, shipping
available. 619-980-9232; brooke.wallhauser@
gmail.com; http://sphynx-kittens-bw.tripod.com
Baird-Barrett, NY Area
(631) 924-7045
[email protected]
SUNSHINE KITTY KATZ TICA/CFA-registered kittens available. Playful, beautiful colors. Never caged.
Raised in family atmosphere. Devon Rex also. 412-4619006; [email protected]; www.sunshinekittykatz.
com
FOUR PAWHAUS
Sundancenbare Sphynx
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PLANET NUDE SPHYNX — Where bald is beautiful.
Kittens now available. 973-789-5160; donna@
planetnudessphynx.com; www.planetnudessphynx.
com
TONKINESE
SPHYNX
Diana Scott
(801) 597-7854
sundancenbare@
comcast.net
CYBERSPHYNX — TICA/CFA. Family-owned cattery located in Georgia. Pet, breeder, show.
Champion-sired kittens. Health guaranteed. Raised
underfoot. Kittens available. 678-919-1214; www.
cybersphynxcattery.com
GULFCATS TONKINESE — CFA. Kittens available.
Great personalities. Shipping from Texas. Paul and
Toni Huff, 409-599-3578; www.gulfcats.com
Ed Powell
(850) 539-4668
North Florida
[email protected]
Member C.F.A. - T.B.A. ©
CYLIN TONKINESE — Healthy, playful, people-oriented kittens. P.O. Box 4096, Clarksburg, WV 26302; 304622-2048; [email protected]; www.cylin.org
FRANKLEE TONKINESE — CFA-registered. Health
guaranteed. Wonderful, affectionate kittens raised
with love underfoot. Peggy Gyimesi, West Virginia;
frankleecattery.com
KIWENDO TONKINESE — Wonderful, affectionate,
intelligent, delightful companions. Austin, TX. Call
Karen Willis at 512-281-4468; kiwendotonks@
gmail.com; www.kiwendo.com
MAYTIME TONKINESE — CFA-registered, healthy,
playful, affectionate kittens. Jane, North-Central
Florida; 904-612-8438; [email protected];
www.maytimetonks.com
TONKATYKES CATTERY — Parents CFA-registered. Pet- or show-quality kittens available. No shipping. Inexpensive prices. Connee Schmidt, Lansing,
MI; 517-676-5546; [email protected]; www.
tonkatykes.com;
ARISTOTONKS TONKINESE AND COONCOCTIONS — Maine Coons CFA-registered. Health guaranteed. Collette Burnett, Orange County, NY;
aristotonks.com
Or Visit Our Website:
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www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/1641
AL CALIPH TURKISH ANGORAS — CFA Grand
Champion bloodlines. Kittens available. All colors. 678386-1579; [email protected]; www.al-caliph.com
ANTIOCH AND BASTRA TURKISH ANGORAS —
Ohio and Michigan. Health guaranteed, kittens
raised underfoot, occasional adults. 740-8172000;
[email protected];
www.
turkishangoracats.com; 616-260-2337; ajseshet@
netonecom.net; http://bastra.angelfire.com/
FOLIE A DEUX TURKISH ANGORAS — Specializing in
bi-colors and blue-silvers. Home-raised, health guaranteed. B. Iris/Bob Zinck, 781-483-3007. E-mail preferred
- [email protected]; www.folieadeuxcats.com
TURKISH VAN
ABYKATZEN CATTERY — CFA/TICA. Kittens available occasionally. Abyssinians also. All colors. Health
guaranteed. Beth or George, Arizona; 928-7170774; [email protected]; http://finbheara.com/
abykatzencattery/
Keep the lids to all toilets down to discourage your cat from
using them as drinking
bowls. Though the
bowls may look clean,
they can still harbor
bacteria. Also, automatic cleaning products
are toxic if ingested.
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ACCOMMONDATIONS AND TRAVEL
CAT HOTEL — Luxurious boarding for cats. Selected
best of L.A. by Los Angeles Magazine. 818-845-0222;
[email protected]; www.cathotelburbank.com
PALM-MEOW INC. — A tropical paradise for cats. Cat
retirement and long-term boarding in a beautiful South
Florida setting. 954-929-8230; www.palm-meow.com
ALL-BREED RESCUE
RESCUED CATS OF DISTINCTION — All 14 breeds
of royal Thai family (including special needs cats of
the rescue). Special fee structure and long-term care;
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Texas. Volunteer nationwide. 877-SAY-MEOW;
http://tx.siameserescue.org
RESCUED SIAMESE — Need loving adopters, fosters
and volunteers. Visit www.siameserescue.org
ARTS AND CRAFTS
CAT WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS — Whimsical, colorful art prints, cards and calendars. Percentage of
profit donated to cat rescue groups. Buy now from
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING
END YOUR CAT URINE PROBLEM quickly with
these 18 proven solutions. Stop buying new furniture and items destroyed by cat urine, and
save hundreds of dollars. Get this downloadable
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— Cure rate on unwanted behavior. Lost pets found!
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rosezellasway.com
CAT DRIVING YOU CRAZY? — Time for The Kitty
Kouch. Cat behaviorist, 30 years’ experience. I’ll
help. 760-949-2458; www.kittykouch.com
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
FREE TO CAT LOVERS — Highly acclaimed booklet
Why God Gave Us Cats, plus inspirational cat commandments suitable for framing. SASE to Box 629,
Chattanooga, TN 37401.
PURRING ANGELS — The book for cat lovers! Read the
lovely, often hilarious stories about seven cats and a dog.
Including other cat stories, poems, info, cats and religion and so much more! Two books in one! Part of the
proceeds will go to cats in distress. Order the book
directly from Trafford: http://books.trafford.com/
07-0604; [email protected]. Donsje wants to tell you
something. Prrrr. www.youtube.com/user/rietkat
CATS, DOGS, AND HUMANS — A collection of
whimsical and humorous short stories by Michel
Larocque. $11.95 at www.iuniverse.com
DISCOVER CAT HAPPINESS! — Free call/story $3.
800-238-4179
GOD AND HIS CAT, the book every cat lover must
have, now available in soft cover, $12.95 plus $3 shipping. Hard cover presentation edition $19.95 plus $3
shipping. Check or money order to W R Corp.
Publishing, Box 629, Chattanooga, TN 37401.
BOWLS/FEEDING SUPPLIES
SNAP A PAPER PLATE INTO Snap n Lap, a clean
plate every feeding. What could be easier?
www.snapnlap.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BREEDERS WANTED! Established breeders,
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worries. For information, call 800-474-7044;
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TURN YOUR LOVE FOR ANIMALS into extra $$$
income. Visit our website at www.oxyfresh.com/
mayacat/petleads. Contact: 515-576-5997; mayacat@
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CAT TOYS AND GAMES
"VIRCHEWALLY" — The best healthy premium
treats and fabulous toys for your precious pets!
Your trusted online store since 1996! 877-979PETS; www.vir-chew-all.com
ALL NATURAL MATANUSKA THUNDERSTRUCK —
Alaskan catnip and catnip pillows. $7 each or 5 (1/4
ounce) for $25. Check or money order: Wendy’s Wacky
Kitty Tobacky, 14212 Harold Loop, Eagle River, AK
99577; www.thunderstruckalaskancatnip.com
CLEANUP TOOLS
Frontline Plus, Heartguard Plus, Metacam,
Cosequin, Program, Revolution. No computer? 800798-2165
ODOR AND STAIN CONTROL
PET STAINS AND ODORS OUT! — Do you need to
escape the Planet Urine? Guaranteed results! Free
odor detector offer! 888-286-ODOR (6367); www.
PlanetUrine.com
FREE TRIAL-SIZE ODOR-B-GONE — Plus coupon
worth $6.00 off your first order. You pay only $1.76 actual postage. 800-433-9039; www.odorbgoneproducts.
com/sample
OUTDOOR CATS
ALLEY CAT ALLIES — Protects and improves the
lives of outdoor cats. Free tips and videos about the
care and protection of feral and stray cats. National,
serving all states. www.alleycat.org
NEW PRODUCT — Cut your cleaning time in half!
Envicoat® protectant provides a safe, durable, easy-toapply, non-stick sealant to litterboxes, scoops, and carrying cages. Envicoat repels unwanted moisture, dirt,
and bacteria, making cleaning easier and surfaces more
sanitary. Ideal for breeders, veterinarians, and cat
lovers. 760-770-3014; www.jflintproducts.com/pet
THE PET DOOR STORE — Pet doors for every application at low prices. Our expert customer service representative can assist you in purchasing and installing the
right product. www.thepetdoorstore.com
FLEA CONTROL PRODUCTS
PET FURNITURE AND ENCLOSURES
FRONTLINE AND ADVANTAGE — Cheap. 800-6586699; www.frontline-for-cats.com; www.advantagefor-cats.com
FOOD
EVOLUTION DIET — Nationally accredited.
Awarded pet foods. Health services. Immune, infectious, cancer disorder experts. Life extension. 800659-0104; www.petfoodshop.com
#1 EVOLUTION DIET CAT FOODS — Discount
health service. All the beneficial proteins. Enzymes
found in a raw meat diet in cleanest kibble! Up to 40
percent longer life (NIH Study) with immediate 70
percent + decreased odor! “Be your own best doctor,
better service, lowest costs, most effective internal
disease procedures!” National awards, accreditations! Cleanest scented, longest living pets documented, cats living to 22+ healthy human years. Los
Angeles: 877-469-7381; National: 800-659-0104;
www.petfoodshop.com
GIFTS AND CATALOGS
A FREE GIFT WITH ORDER — Housewares, garden,
socks, mugs, purses, earrings, cards and collectibles
for cat lovers. www.cattycorner.com
CAT-alog.com — Everything imaginable for cat lovers
and their cats. 888-544-2287; visit our website:
www.cat-alog.com; Sorry, no print catalog.
MISS PAWS — Cat jewelry, gifts, mugs, tiles, Laurel
Burch totes, socks, and more. Ship worldwide!
Perfect for friends, family, veterinarians. www.
misspaws.com
MAX AND PLUGS — Unique pet products and products
for their people. Visit us at www.maxandplugs.com
WHIMSICLAY CERAMIC AND PLUSH CATS — By
Amy Lacombe. Cat tiles, porcelain miniatures,
kitchen decor, cat figurine fans. Gifts for the cat lover.
www.georgiasgifts.com
HEALTH AND GROOMING
WWW.VALUEVET.COM — Small-animal pharmacy
located in Iowa. Low prices. Advantage, Frontline,
Avoid overwhelming your cat with
too many toys at
once. Store extras in
a safe place and
rotate them
regularly.
PET DOORS
CAT ENCLOSURE KITS — Easy to assemble.
Perfect for condo, apt. and homes. FREE shipping! 888-919-2287; [email protected];
www.catsondeck.com/cf/
ADORABLE, LITTLE OUTDOOR KITTY HOUSES
— Hand-crafted, solid wood. A variety of styles and
colors, insulated, heated or summer houses.
[email protected]; www.stabobspethouses.net
CAT ENCLOSURE KIT — Editors’ Choice award
winner. More than 40 sizes. Plus a full line of scratching posts, condos and trees for your cat. No plastic, no
cardboard, no particle board. C&D Pet Products,
quality since 1988. 888-554-7387; www.cdpets.com
CAT FANCY’s
Advertising Policy
CAT FANCY accepts
advertisements for the
sale of products, equipment, services and live
animals in good faith. We
assume all distributors
provide high-quality products and healthy animals
in a timely manner. We
cannot be responsible for
advertisers’ claims, distributors’ actions, inferior
merchandise, the animals’
health. Buyers are advised
to do any necessary
research before making a
purchase.
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PET MEMORIALS
LIVE FOREVER MONUMENTS — The ultimate
in cremation memorialization for single or
multiple pets...period. 941-803-8500; www.
liveforevermonuments.com
AMERICA’S NO. 1 SELLER of pet urns and burial
markers. Cat figurine urns (400 breeds). 888-4507727; www.foreverpets.com
ANGEL ASHES — A new, unique, beautiful line of pet
urns. Available with photo frames and figurines. 800839-4604; www.angelashes.com
GRANITE PET MEMORIALS — Choice of designs.
Personalized pet memorials are our specialty.
Reasonable. Free brochure. 800-328-2303; www.
granitepetmemorials.com
PET CASKETS AND PET CEMETERIES — For free
information, write to: Hoegh Pet Casket Co., P.O. Box
311, Gladstone, MI 49837-0311; www.hoeghpetcaskets.
com
PET CASKETS AND URNS — “For those who want
the best.” Free color brochure. Call or write
to: Faithful Friend, P.O. Box 646, Dept. CF,
Bowling Green, OH 43402; 800-567-7387; www.
faithfulfriendpet.com
BEAUTIFUL HAND-CRAFTED BURIAL MARKERS — Cremation urns, memorial plaques. Let your
beloved pets rest in peace. 866-377-1193; www.
petsrestinpeace.com
EVERLASTING VERMONT GRANITE PET MONUMENTS — Airtight caskets, urns. Free brochure:
Everlasting Stone, Box 995-CF, Barre, VT 05641-0995;
800-882-6686. Now shop www.everlastingstone.com
PET PORTRAITS
ANNIEO’S PET PORTRAITS — Capturing your pet’s
love. Satisfaction guaranteed. 35 years of realism oil
painting. 44 Church St., Tilton, NH 03276; 603-5243778; www.petportraitsbyannieo.com
PET SERVICES
CONTINUING CARE — Assure your pet’s future if
you are no longer here. Contact Assisi Animal
Foundation for information. 815-455-9411; info@
assisi.org; www.assisi.org
PET TRANSPORTATION
PET AIR — Professional Animal Transportation
Service. Great pet shipping rates by air. No cost
price estimates online. www.flypets.com
REGISTRIES AND CLUBS
THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION INC.
(TICA) — P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78550; 956428-8046; fax: 956-428-8047; information@ticaeo.
com; www.tica.org; www.ticaeo.com
SUPPLIES
TRUE WHOLESALE! — Ryan’s pets supplies offers
1,000s of pet supply products online at low, wholesale prices! www.ryanspet.com
VIDEOS
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Guaranteed kitty satisfaction. One million happy
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taste and action. Usually, bitter herbs clear
and cleanse, and sweeter herbs nourish
and rebuild.
Look for high-quality herbs from a reliable source, especially manufacturers that
are members of the National Animal
Supplement Council (NASC), a nonprofit
industry group that awards an NASC quality seal to companies who pass its extensive
audit and quality-control guidelines. c
DANGEROUS HERBS
Due to their small size and inability
to purge some toxins from their bodies, cats are extremely sensitive to
many herbs, including pennyroyal.
“Cats lack certain enzymes in their
liver that would allow them to detoxify and remove some toxins,” says
Michael Dym, VMD, a holistic veterinarian at Cedarbrook Animal Hospital
in Sicklerville, N.J. “Thus, some cats
can build up toxic levels of oils or
drugs in their livers.”
Avoid giving essential oils (herb
extracts), especially tea tree oil and
citrus oils. “Cats can be sensitive to
essential oils, particularly tea tree oil,”
Dym says. “However, with betterquality oils that don’t use preservatives or other ingredients, I find
toxicity to be less of a problem.
Adverse effects are most commonly
seen in the liver if overused or misused, so use only under the supervision of a holistic veterinarian.”
Cats have trouble processing
herbs containing salicylic acids, such
as meadowsweet, which results in
trouble breathing, kidney failure and
possibly death. Feverfew, which
doesn’t contain salicylic acids, is a
safer pain reliever.
In addition, large or long-term
doses of garlic, onions and other
garlic-like plants can result in Heinz
body anemia, a potentially fatal
blood disease, in cats and dogs.
Also be careful with comfrey,
ephedra (ma huang), lobelia and
wormwood.
Always check with a holistic veterinarian before giving your cat any
herbs or oils.
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Art & Culture
BOOKS FOR CAT LOVERS
PURRFECT
MURDER
The first in a brand-new
series, Sofie Kelly’s Curiosity Thrilled the Cat
tells the story of Kathleen
Paulson, a woman who
leaves her life in Boston and moves to a
small town in Minnesota, where two
stray cats, Owen and Hercules, find their
way into her life. When murder interrupts the local music festival, Kathleen
finds herself the prime suspect and realizes that Owen and Hercules are truly
special cats — maybe even magical. By
relying on their skills, Kathleen might be
able to solve the crime and save her reputation. $6.99. Penguin Group; 800526-0275; www.uspenguingroup.com
THOSE CRAZY
KITTIES
Cartoonist Jeffrey
Brown perfectly captures the humor and
quirkiness of our feline friends in Cats are
Weird and More Observations. This collection of color and black-and-white comic strips loosely follows two cats as they
explore the world around them. Whether
they’re pouncing on fallen leaves or trying
to figure out the TV, these kitties remind
us of how wonderful life with cats can be.
$12.95. Chronicle Books; 800-759-0190;
www.chroniclebooks.com
MONKEY
BUSINESS
Eileen Rosenthal’s I Must
Have Bobo is an ode to
favorite childhood toys.
Willy is a little boy who relies on his
beloved sock monkey, Bobo, to help
him with the challenges of life, such as
going down the playground slide and
walking past big dogs. Willy refuses to
share Bobo with his cat, Earl. Unfortunately, Earl loves Bobo as much as Willy
and relentlessly tries to steal him for
himself. Whenever Bobo disappears, it’s
clear that he’s either been stolen by pirates … or Earl. $14.99. Atheneum
Books for Young Readers; 800-2232336; www.simonandschuster.com
BY TIFFANY LIN
CAT BOOK CLUB
Heart of a Lion
Born Wild: The
Extraordinary Story
of One Man’s Passion
for Africa
By Tony Fitzjohn
$25; Crown Books; 212-782-9000;
www.crownpublishing.com
FROM SURVIVING A VICIOUS LION
attack to being shot at by poachers, Tony
Fitzjohn is not your ordinary animal
lover. He spent 18 years helping Born
Free’s George Adamson return more
than 40 leopards and lions to the wild in
central Kenya. Fitzjohn’s memoir, Born
Wild: The Extraordinary Story of One
Man’s Passion for Africa, captures his experiences as a renowned conservationist
and field expert on African wildlife.
Fitzjohn recalls the beginning of his
Before arriving in Africa, Fitzjohn spent
friendship with Christian the lion with
his childhood and early adulthood driven by
heartwarming detail. “I walked straight
an insatiably restless spirit in England. “I’m
across and said, ‘Hello, Christian, I’m Fitz.’
told that I was personally responsible for the
Christian got up, rubbed his head against
installation of shoplifting mirrors in the local
me and just sat there on my feet while I
Woolworth’s because we were always down
scratched his head.”
there pocketing stuff when we should have
Bursting with heartfelt — and at times
been at school,” he says. “It wasn’t because
dangerous — encounters with animals,
we wanted the things we stole. It was the
Born Wild celebrates Fitzjohn’s dedication
buzz and excitement that we yearned for.”
to the restoration of the animal kingdom.
The sense of adventure that Fitzjohn desired would meet him head on upon
his arrival in Africa. “It was the
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Africa that I had always imaged,” he
reflects. “We used to get chased by
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RATOK
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LOTENRIA
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Cats and Dogs
Actress Taryn Manning discusses life with her feline and
canine companions.
TARYN MANNING IS ONE BUSY WOMAN: ACTRESS, FASHION DESIGNER,
songwriter and lead singer of the band Boomkat. But she always makes time
for her beloved pets — cat Monkey and dog Penguin.
Tell us about Monkey and
Penguin.
What are some funny
things that Monkey does?
Monkey was born in Moscow,
Russia, in February 2004. She is a
Siberian and is one of Penguin’s
best friends.
Penguin is definitely the more
passive, docile one of the two.
Monkey is funny, she loves to sit still
out on her leash for hours a day
enjoying the sunshine. She’s very
sweet and right when we enter she
greets us with a big meow!
When she is sitting outside on
her leash in the garden, she will meow to let you know she wants to
come in, but when you go outside to
get her she runs back into the
garden, falls on her back and
stretches out waiting for her belly
to be rubbed. It’s to die for.
What is Monkey’s
personality like?
People tend to compare her to a
dog. She loves people and company
and loves having her belly rubbed the
second she meets you. She doesn’t
mind being held and played with,
and she loves kids as much as adults.
She and Penguin get along really
great. Monkey also likes to be
walked on a leash.
What is the relationship
between Monkey and
Penguin like?
It was cautious for Monkey at
first. She doesn’t really spend a lot of
time around other animals. But
Penguin was so sweet and gave her
space and allowed her to warm up to
her at her own pace. Now they are
buddies. Animals can get along fine
with each other when they give each
other the space they need.
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Which one of them
demands the most
attention?
I think they are equal on that
front. They are both too cute to
resist.
What are some of Monkey’s
favorite things?
She has a stuffed furry thing that
she’s had since she was born. It was
an invitation to an event in a faux fur
envelope, and she drags that thing
everywhere. It’s her travel blankey.
Do Monkey and Penguin
ever disagree?
Not that I know of. They’re both
too positive-minded to disagree.
What have you learned
from Monkey and Penguin?
They have totally inspired me to
be in the happiest mood every day.
They have taught me so much about
joy and they are so trustworthy of
people. Trust has always been an
issue for me and, honestly, they are
teaching me about trust. c
Christopher Ameruoso has been photographing celebrities and their pets for over a
decade. With his
unique style and a
knack to capture
the love and bond
between people and
their pets, he has
become top dog in
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