NSW Cat Fanciers` Association Inc.

NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc.
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Preferred contact method.
Phone:
02 9834 6577
Post:
PO Box 379, St.Mary’s NSW 1790
Website:
http://www.nswcfa.asn.au
Members and others, please note our office hours are
9:30am – 2:30pm weekdays
Business can be conducted by email (preferred), in writing or by telephone.
If you telephone the office during office hours and you find the phone busy, please try again a little later as
the office can be very busy. If it is out of hours, the recorded message will ask you to call back during business
hours.
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web site: www.nswcfa.asn.au
Show entry forms
NSWCFA Membership Application
Prefix Application
Kitten Registration
Title Updates
Re-registration
NSWCFA Constitution
Show Rules and Regulations
Scale of fees
Members Code of Ethics
Show Representative Duties
+ more…
Management Committee meetings
take place on the second Tuesday
of each month.
All incoming Correspondence items are
required to be listed on the Meeting Agenda,
and for this to be done, correspondence must
be received in the Office no later than
10:00am on the Wednesday prior to the
meeting date.
Any correspondence received after 10:00am
on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date is
held over until the following Management
Committee meeting in one month’s time.
Catching Up
Journal of the NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. VOL.17 No 1 2014
Your Management Committee
President
Miss Joanne Greentree
Senior Vice-President
Mrs Rhondda Watson
Vice President
Ms Margaret Sim
Treasurer & Public Officer
Mr Warren Price
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ms Tracey Gleeson
Ms Maureen Norberry
Ms Phillipa Perkins
Mrs Maureen Camarsh
Mrs Deborah Thomas
Mrs Susan Thomas
Mr Ray Tomlinson
Mrs Sharyn Yelland
PO Box 47 Windsor 2756
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Inside this issue:
P2
Presidents Report
P3
Show Reports
P4 - 13
NSWCFA 2013 COTY Luncheon Photos
P14-16
Living with the loss of your cat
P17-24
Show Photos
P27
Ten tips for content cats with Dr Jo
P28
Title Updates & New Prefixes
P30
Show Calender & Show Report
P31
Affiliated Clubs
P32
Notices
Inside Back Cover - Scale of Fees
On the covers Front cover:
Back cover:
Various cats from various shows taken by
various people
Goulburn show photos by Michelle Grayson
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Opinions expressed in Catching Up are not necessarily those of the Association, its Officers or the Editors.
Content contributed has been accepted in good faith, without prejudice, fear or favour and the Association, etc.
accepts no responsibility as to authenticity contained therein.
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President’s Report
Welcome back everyone and hope you enjoy your third edition of our online Catching Up Magazine. Now what has
happened since my last report? Well, I am sure for those who attended our Cat of the Year Presentation in February at
Berowra Waters Restaurant you will agree weather was great , company excellent, food was like always amazing and
raffle table overflowing. We had Michael Sharpe from Di-vetelact attend this year which was really nice as Di-vetelact
have been sponsoring this event since time in memorial.
Yvonne Saunders was also in attendance representing Di-
vetelact together with Pam Coyte from Oz-Pet who generously donated prizes for our top winners. Lorraine Vahland
once again produced our lovely award cards and assisted on the day.
A big thank you to everyone who helped
including members who generously donated to the raffle table.
The stewards subcommittee held a very successful stewards training course in January . We now have some new
probationary stewards so I wish them well with their assignments . Thank you to the members of the subcommittee for
getting this course up and running as I know it does take time and effort.
I can’t forget to mention, Michelle Grayson, being a facebook lifesaver as she has come on board to post events, photos
etc. and this is such a big help. Also Warren Price who has been able to source a new colour photocopier which will be
of great assistance to Cheryl in the office.
It must be the time of “threes”, as this will be our third State Show on Saturday 5 April 2014, with three judges flying in
so this show is just getting bigger and better. Look forward to seeing you at the Show.
Joanne Greentree
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A Bengal
with two
tails?
Or two
baby
Bengals?
Photo: Jaen
Dickenson
NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc.
Show Reports
Federal Cat Club of Australasia Kitten Show 2014
The first Show of the year on the NSW CFA Show Calendar – The Federal Cat Club of Australasia Kitten Show was held on Sunday,
2nd February 2014 at our new venue The Clarendon Function Centre, Hawkesbury Racecourse. This year a very hot day as far as
temperature went but pleasant enough inside due to presence of a very effective air-conditioning system which kept most people
inside. The Pedigree Kittens and Companion Cats & Kittens overall seemed to enjoy the moderate temperature and the pleasant
surroundings inside. This year numbers were down slightly but the quality was very high and once again Bengals had the numbers,
colours and patterns.
The results were as follows as decided by the Panel of Mrs. V. Hurry : Mrs. R. Watson and Ms. M. Sim
SUPREME EXHIBIT – OSIRIS (V) SIMPLY PERFECTION
A beautiful elegant Male Tawny Abyssinian owned by Carol Collins and bred by Sue and Michael Shawn from Qld
1ST RESERVE – AZOV PINK SEAVIEW
A BEAUTIFUL Lilac Point Siamese owned and Bred by Cathy Murdoch
2ND RESERVE– NAKELI MAEVE (IMP. USA)
A beautiful Black Shaded Persian owned by J. Greaves and Bred by Mrs, Playdon .
SUPREME COMPANION EXHIBIT - CH.CC FAVIO
A Red Spotted Bi- Colour Neuter Domestic 0wned by L. Thwaites
RESERVE COMPANION EXHIBIT - MINKA-T SAKIMA
Seal Mink Spotted Neuter Household Neuter owned by N. & M. Whatson
THE OVERALL BABY KITTEN – PARIFELI LILAC SCORPIO
A Lilac Point Siamese Male Kitten owned and bred by T. Nicholas
OVERALL BEST LITTER -- TIJAH LITTER
A Tawny Abyssinian Litter owned and Bred by Sue Hatcher
THE CRYSTAL KITTEN - NAKELI MAEVE (IMP. USA)
A beautiful Black Shaded Persian owned by J. Greaves and Bred by Mrs, Playdon
Congratulations to all the winners and to those non major winners. Thank you to exhibitors for your patience and support. It was
also a great job done by the Club Officials to have the Hall cleared and the Kittens on their way home by 3pm.
Maureen Camarsh
Hon Secretary – Federal Cat Club of Australasia
NORTH COAST NATIONAL A & I SOCIETY INC – 19 OCTOBER, 2013
The North Coast National A & I Society Inc’s annual champion cat show was held on Saturday, 19 October, 2013, at the Lismore
Showground – the day was fine and sunny, but not hot, which was wonderful for all exhibits, exhibitors and our workers on the day –
unlike last year, which was unusually hot for October. During set-up on Friday afternoon, it had rained heavily and we had to attempt
to set-up the trestles, cages and trophy table, all the while dodging the puddles around the edge of the hall!
This year the show society gave us a new venue which proved ot be a hit with the exhibitors as it was much larger than what we had
previously had for our show. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the show went without a hitch – which was wonderful as we had no
idea of what the hall would be like until we arrived at the showground for set-up on Friday.
A total of 59 exhibits was entered – and among them was a big surprise … two Manx (male cat and female kitten) who were
welcomed from Queensland. It was very nice to see these on the bench in NSW as they haven’t been shown for years in NSW.
Many thanks to all our judges on the day – Mrs Maureen Camarsh, Mrs Judy Lewis and Mrs Valerie Cashman – for officiating on the
day and also a thank you goes to our stewards and workers, plus of course, our exhibitors, for attending the show. We’d also like to
thank everyone who arrived for set-up as well …. without you all, there would be no show.
Mrs Julie Fitzhenry (Show Secretary) on behalf of The Show Committee
North Coast National A&I Society – Cat Section
Lismore
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Living with the Loss of Your Cat
How to deal with the grief and sadness after your cat has died.
Through the course of their lives most cat owners have to face the death of a beloved cat. The sad fact is that our
treasured companions do not live as long as we do. Western cultures do not allow for much expression of grief, and death
is often considered a taboo subject for discussion. Many people, even our closest friends, feel uncomfortable about talking
to us about our losses. Because of this, we are sometimes most alone just at the time we most need support. This applies
especially for the death of a pet, as our society often does not acknowledge loss of a companion animal to be a significant
cause for grief. With this article, it is hoped that learning about factors involved in the pain of grief may help to accept that
loss and grieving are a normal part of our lives, that the grief is real, valid, and appropriate and that your pain can be
expressed to others. Then can begin the process of healing and building new relationships.
What are grief, bereavement and mourning? Grief can be defined as an emotional response to a perceived loss. It
does not have to be the response to death. This article concentrates on grief from the death of a cat, and losses associated
with that death. Bereavement refers to a state that follows a loss, which may be from death, loss of employment, or
marriage. Culture usually determines what is considered appropriate reason for bereavement, and pet loss is not usually
included. Mourning is the outward expression of loss, including rituals and customs. For most people, the first loss of a
loved one can be the strongest and most overwhelming experience they have had. Its very intensity can be frightening
and seem uncontrollable.
Normal Grief It is commonly expected that a death will lead to grief. Many people will have heard about different stages
of grief suggested by Kubler-Ross: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These days it is thought that
grief does not necessarily follow any set pattern, and some of these stages may not be present at all. It has since been
suggested that typically, the period of bereavement includes 4 phases of shock and numbness, yearning and searching,
disorganisation and despair, and reorganisation. Grief usually has many components including physical and emotional
distress, preoccupation with thoughts of the deceased, and disruption to daily living.
Complicated grief Grief may be complicated for many reasons, and may make it harder to resolve your feelings. This
may occur if you have other unresolved losses where you were unable to express your feelings honestly, you have little
social support, there was a particularly complex or ambivalent relationship with the deceased, feeling guilt, where the
death was untimely. Also both deaths that are sudden and unexpected, and deaths that occur after long illnesses can lead
to complicated grief. There can be many other factors also.
Anticipatory grief Grief does not necessarily begin with the death of a cat. You may have started well before your cat
actually died, and the death itself may actually bring about an initial feeling of relief. This is particularly the case with a
long and difficult illness, when you have had warning that your cat is likely to die. However, it does not mean you will feel
less pain when the actual death occurs.
Getting through grief and moving on Worden, a prominent researcher in the field of grief, has identified 4 major tasks
involved in moving through the process of loss.
* To accept the reality of the loss
* To experience the pain of loss
* To adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing. This definitely takes time. So many of our thoughts and
actions are automatic – we assume that things remain the same. It can be a shock each morning to realise that there is no
need to refill the food bowl.
* To withdraw emotional energy and reinvest it in other activities. This may involve considering getting another cat.
Why does it hurt so much? How much have you actually lost? Certainly, not all people react to the death of a cat in
the same way. Each person, each cat and each relationship is unique and has unique components. Loss does not involve
simply the physical presence of the cat. The psychosocial benefits of living with a cat are well documented and include
social support, companionship, an increased sense of our own worth and the emotional bond we have with our cat. These
are part of what you are grieving. You will be reminded of the special things you did with your cat by their absence. The
losses may not be tangible – they may be the emotions that your cat elicited from you. You may have lost the good feeling
you had when your cat jumped on your lap, or groomed your hair. The laughter that came when he leaped in the air at the
light switch, and the assistance you received when making the bed. The warm feeling when you arrived home to find her
waiting at the door to welcome you. So the degree of daily interaction you had with your cat will influence the number of
losses, and therefore the degree of grief.
Guilt This merits a paragraph of its own, due to the significant role it has in making a normal grief complicated. We are
very good at “beating up on ourselves” when we are feeling low. There may have been aspects or decisions that we may
have made differently with the benefit of hindsight, that had an impact on our beloved cats life or death. The only useful
thing that can be done is to learn from the experience for the future. We need to be kind to ourselves at this time. We are
all fallible humans, and do the best we can to get through our lives. Some people can feel relief with the death of their cat
after a long illness, and experience guilt because of this. Again, this is perfectly normal. Some people feel guilt if they think
they are grieving more for a loved cat than for a human they have lost. There are no rules about how much we
should grieve – these sorts of “shoulds” are not helpful either. For ourselves, we should not minimise how much
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the cat means to us.
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NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc.
In Memory
In memory of the two & four footed loved ones we have lost
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Living with the Loss of Your Cat (Cont)
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Special features of grief with companion animals All grieving is painful, and for those of us whose cats are an integral
part of our lives, the loss of a cat is not different that the loss of a close friend. However there are some aspects of pet loss
that are not common with the loss of a human, and some of these may make your loss more difficult to deal with.
* Loss of a cat may often involve decision making about when to end the life. How comfortable you are with the decision
will affect how you grieve. As mentioned above, guilt can play a role with how the decision was made, and can either be a
comfort or a source of guilt depending on how you feel about your actions. This decision can be a terrible dilemma for
some people. “Did I make the decision quickly enough? Did I let him suffer? Should I have let her keep going? Did I give in
too quickly?” are common questions that grieving cat owners may ask themselves? Sometimes guilt may revolve around
the financial aspects of veterinary care – “was I unwilling to pay large vet bills?” However euthanasia is the most loving
gift for a cat that is suffering, has lost his quality of life and has no chance of improvement.
*Another aspect is the simple fact that we gain so much support from our feline friends – they can be a source of
unconditional love that will help us through our difficult times – and not only do we have to deal with the loss of the cat
herself, but her support is no longer there to help us.
* Not all people around us appreciate the integral role that a beloved cat may have in our lives. There may be some
around who may minimise your loss, and expect you to get over your grief more quickly than you are ready to. This may
also include employers who do not appreciate the degree of pain you are in. Ensure that you seek others who value their
companion animals as you do, and who can allow you to express your feelings honestly. There are many who feel as you
do.
* Another factor is that while the ritual of a funeral marks the death of a human loved one, losing a cat does not have such
a custom. Rituals have important functions in allowing the bereaved to proceed to acceptance by acknowledging your loss
in a supportive environment.
Allow yourself time and tears. Don’t overburden yourself with difficult tasks – your concentration may be decreased. It is
also important to attend to yourself in the simple matters of daily living. Ensure that you continue to maintain a balanced
diet. Avoid excessive alcohol or drugs. As you are in a stressed state, you are more liable to pick up colds and flu, as your
immune system is weakened. Avoid making important decisions while you are in a vulnerable state.
What can I do to feel better?
There is no magic pill that can remove the pain completely. With time the feelings will become less intense. However there
are activities that may help you to focus on the happy memories you shared. Some people find the following useful:
* Writing poetry or a letter for your cat to express your feelings for him or her
* Arrange photos in a special album
* A memorial page on the web (if you don’t have a web page of your own, there are specific sites that welcome photos
and poetry to memorialise your cat).
* Joining a email group – there are several that provide support from people who have also lost their cats
* Have your own ritual. Invite like-minded and supportive people to share in memories of your cat.
* Plant a rose or tree for your cat
* Sponsor an animal in the zoo in memory of your cat
* Read a self-help book. There are many available on grieving
* If your grief is overwhelming and causes major disruption to your daily life over a long time, consider seeking help.
There are counsellors and psychotherapists who are sensitive to the needs of people who are grieving for their pets.
However ensure that they have the same qualifications you would expect for grief counselling for humans (eg psychologist,
social worker, counsellor of professional association).
The new cat in your life The decision when, or whether to get another cat is a very personal one, and should be done in
your own time when you feel comfortable. It should not happen when another well-meaning person thinks it should
happen. Again, there is no “right” or “wrong”. You may feel ready soon after you lose your cat – this may be the case if
your cat had a long illness and your grieving started long before the death. Ensure that you feel happy with the timing –
some well-meaning people may try to give you a cat or kitten in order to replace your previous cat. Others may try to talk
you out of getting a cat when you feel ready. You know best.
Some people find themselves preoccupied with the health of the new cat, with fears of his or her death. This is quite
normal as the pain is so fresh for you, it is natural that you are anxious that you may experience it again soon. Again, this
will become less intense over time.
The path through grief is never easy. Each of our cats is unique and irreplaceable. However as life and death are two sides
of the same coin, so are love and grief. Make life easy for yourself until you can remember your loved cat with more smiles
than tears, and you know the time is right to begin a new, unique and perfect bond with another, who will benefit from the
caring person you are.
From Cats of Australia website
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Ten Tips for Content Cats with Dr Jo Righetti
1. Play with your
cat.
Toys can be
purchased or made
at home.
Rotate toys around
to keep your cat
interested.
2. Give your cat a
view.
Windowsills are
great and so are
bookcases, shelves
and benchtops
3. Scratching posts
Provide suitable
scratching posts.
Place these in
locations that your
cat likes to scratch.
4. Litter
Keep litter trays
clean.
Have more than
one in a multi-cat
household or large
house.
5. Spots to snooze
Lots of snoozing
spots are
appreciated eg
shelves of differing
levels a cardboard
box
6. Another cat
Try another cat for
company. This will
not solve
behavioural
problems but is
good for catfriendly cats
7. Play hunting
games
Let your cat hunt by
playing games or
finding food.
8. Be kind
Never punish your
cat, praise it for
good behaviour.
Cats can be trained
too with a little
patience.
9. Cat grass
Give your indoor cat
fresh grass to chew
on.
Cats love cat
grasses and some
also adore catnip.
10. Interaction &
cuddles
Interact with your
cat, even train it.
Pat your cat and
show you care.
Why cats are active at night
Cats are naturally nocturnal animals. They naturally would hunt at dawn and dusk, when small mammals are active.
Given any opportunity, our pets will revert to their natural, nocturnal selves. Unfortunately, they would really enjoy
it if their owners kept them company! Or at least got up to open the door or feed them.
Cats are well adapted for night time with great vision for dim light. Light reflects off an area at the back of their
eyes, named the tapetum. Wide pupils allow in as much light as possible. Also their hearing is extremely sensitive,
compensating for any visual difficulties caused by darkness.
Dr Joanne Righetti is an animal behaviourist, educating the public and professionals in all
aspects of the human–animal relationship. Her background is in zoology, with a PhD in
animal behaviour and a counselling diploma – qualifications which enable her to work
with all sorts of animals – including the human variety! Joanne likes to help pet owners
understand their pet's behaviour and solve any pet behaviour problems. She also consults
to a variety of organisations including non-profit organisations, commercial companies and
councils and is involved in a variety of media including regular spots on radio. Joanne is
an honorary associate of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Sydney. Find
out more about Joanne at www.petproblemsolved.com.au
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Title Updates - New Prefixes
NOVEMBER 2013 MARCH 2014
GROUP 1
Birman
Gd Ch Conde Lylybella O/B: M Keith
Gd Db Gd Ch Fionella Rumer Has It O/B: F
Refalo
Persian
GROUP 3
Abyssinian
Gd Ch Nile Holly Golightly B: G Kennedy O: K
E Cooper
Db Gd Ch Nile Holly Golightly B: G Kennedy
O: K E Cooper
Bz Db Gd Ch Kemenkat Razzmatazz B: GE
Warwick O: B White & W Newton
CCCA Emerald Tri Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch
Nile Holy Ghost O/B: G Kennedy
Gd Ch Askari Bunny In The Paint Tin B: DH
Davidson O: DG Cameron
Db Gd Ch Askari Bunny In The Paint Tin B:
DH Davidson O: DG Cameron
Bz Db Gd Ch Askari Bunny In The Paint Tin
B: DH Davidson O: DG Cameron
Sl Db Gd Ch Askari Bunny In The Paint Tin B:
DH Davidson O: DG Cameron
Gl Db Gd Ch Askari Bunny In The Paint Tin
B: DH Davidson O: DG Cameron
CCCA Ch & Sl Db Gd Ch Askari Bunny In The
Paint Tin B: DH Davidson O: DG Cameron
Bengal
Ragdoll
Burmese
Ch Mininca Izzi O/B: S Graham
Ch Ragdream Fanton B: C Hoffman O: S
Graham
Ch Mininca Miss Polly O/B: S Graham
Ch Ricway Taminka Tu O/B: W & E Bell
Ch Keeza Rmer Has It B: P Miller O: PJ Cross
Gd Ch Norton Cheeky In Brown O/B: M & S
Wyman
Db Gd Ch Norton Cheeky In Brown O/B: M
& S Wyman
Bz Db Gd Ch Norton Cheeky In Brown O/B:
M & S Wyman
Sl Db Gd Ch Norton Cheeky In Brown O/B:
M & S Wyman
Gl Db Gd Ch Norton Cheeky In Brown O/B:
M & S Wyman
CCCA Ch & Gl Db Gd Ch Norton Cheeky In
Brown O/B: M & S Wyman
GROUP 2
Oriental
Ch Carara Coco Cristalle O/B: R & R
Campbell
Ch Carara First Edition O/B: R & R Campbell
Sl Db Gd Ch Carara Main Event O/B: R & R
Campbell
CCCA Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch Carara Coco
Ines O/B: R & R Campbell
Siamese
Ch Fretomau Sandman B: MW Camarsh O:
LP Thwaites
Ch Ayudha Peregrin O/B: S Mckay
Gd Ch Tomelima Taanie B: M Frame O: B
Haydon
Bz Db Gd Ch Astraxalotte Saphire Gem O/B:
L & C Gallagher
Sl Db Gd Ch Astraxalotte Saphire Gem O/B:
L & C Gallagher
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Ch Resolute Flashfire O/B: A Foster & J
Jones
Gl Db Gd Ch Tarmac Kitncaboodle O/B: C
Collins
CCCA Ruby Tri Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch
Benzots The Gambler O/B: CM & LM
Keevers (amended title)
British Shorthair
Ch Islarey Annabelle B: L Peterson O: T
Marriott
Burmilla
Ch Norlyn Silva Bellatrix O/B: N & L Varney
Cornish Rex
Db Gd Ch Jesbar Gwenevere O/B: B NolanNeylan
Bz Db Gd Ch Jesbar Gwenevere O/B: B
Nolan-Neylan
Bz Db Gd Ch Jesbar Sandydfiredragon O/B:
B Nolan-Neylan
Sl Gd Ch Jesbar Sandydfiredragon O/B: B
Nolan-Neylan
Korat
Sl Db Gd Ch Doklao Luuk Chai O/B: J Escoriza
& e Krynda
Ocicat
Ch Zayenah One Wish B: A Herde O: M
Lorenzi
Selkirk Rex Longhair
Bz Db Gd Ch Brighthills Chili Pepper B: S Bell
O: T Marriott
Sl Db Gd Ch Brighthills Chili Pepper B: S Bell
O: T Marriott
Gl Db Gd Ch Brighthills Chili Pepper B: S Bell
O: T Marriott
CCCA Ch & Gl Db Gd Ch Brighthills Chili
Pepper B: S Bell O: T Marriott
Selkirk Rex Shorthair
Ch Purrcurls Zimzala B: C Grimes O: T
Marriott
Gd Ch Purrcurls Zimzala B: C Grimes O: T
Marriott
Companion Cats
Db Gd Ch Arikara Mi Mikki O: B Mitchell
PREFIX APPROVALS:
December 2013 to
March 2014
SUSSURO
AMAHLE
PASSERELLA
BLUMAEW
LUKODABLU
ALPHAJAG
SOCIETY & ILOVE
SHIRERAGDOLL
WAWURA
KATANTHA
STENMAH
ACUTE
BOYCELLIE
GEORGESRIVER
PAWFECTIONZ
CATSITH
SNOWGUMSIBS
Mrs L Minard
Mrs T Jack
Mrs K Hedgecock
Ms J Marshall
Mrs W Hibbet
Ms J Gonzalez
Mrs N Grice & Mr J
Henriques
Ms J Goldsmith
Mr D Wood
Ms V Reeve
MrMs C Maher
Mrs B Daniel
Mrs C McNulty
Ms N Marsic
Miss A Hayward & Mr
G Hayward
Mrs C McLeod
(re-activation)
M Fletcher
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2014 Show Calender
DATE
APRIL
April 5 Sat
April 12/13 Sat/Sun
April 18-21 Fri-Mon
April 26 Sun
MAY
May 3/4 Sat/Sun
May 17/18 Sat/Sun
May 17/18 Sat/Sun
May 24 Sat
May 31 & June 1
JUNE
June 1 Sun
June 15 Sun
June 21 Sat
June 29 Sat
JULY
July 5 Sat
July 5 Sat
July 6 Sun
July 13 Sun
July 19/20 Sat/Sun
July 26 Sat
AUGUST
Aug 2 Sat
Aug 3 Sun
Aug 9/10 Sat/Sun
Aug 16 Sat
Aug 24 Sun
Aug 30 Sat
SEPTEMBER
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SHOW TYPE
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Maclean Show Society
9834 6577
All Breeds
6645 1532
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9153 6870
6563 1294
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Aby/Somali + more
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Temora Show Society
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4284 7438
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9628 3077
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NOTE (1) & (2) ACT shows and Sydney Royal shows are not included in the NSW CFA COTY
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GOULBURN SHOW
Although very gloomy in the morning the rain stayed away for a lovely day at Goulburn Show. The only problem this year seemed to be a
shortage of space but everything ran very smoothly. There was over 130 entries plus 8 litters and seven judges including twp from interstate.
No Supreme Exhibit was awarded, instead, the judges each picked their best exhibit as follows:
Group 1
R1 ADMAT CREAM DEMONTE owned by E Swanston
R2 DIAMANTINA LIGHTNING JAK owned by G Mitchell
R3 CCCA DTG & DDGC PRADA ANGEL O JOY owned by S Evans
Group 2
SEKI DELINDA owned by D Evans
BDGC ASTRAXALOTTE SAPHIRE GEM owned by L & C Gallagher
SINJIN SHAHZOR owned by P Perkins
Group 3
R1 CCCA Rby TGC & Dia DGC NILE HOLLY GHOST owned by G Kennedy
R2 CCCA GC & Gld DGC TOMADAH LADY LOUISE owned by J Jefferson
R3 DGC OSIRIS (V) BEES KNEES CHANCES owned by M Lorenzi
Group 4
DAISY owned by S Keeling
CH C.C FROM TEARS TO CHEERS owned V Grayson
CLEO owned by M Lorenzi
Best Litter in Show were: Ring 1 PRADA Persian Litter owned by M Cumming & W Price
Ring 2 SINJIN Siamese/Oriental Litter owned by P Perkins
Ring 3 AYUDHA Devon Rex Litter owned by S McKay
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NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc.
List of Affiliated Cat Clubs
Group Clubs
Contact
Abyssinian Cat Club of Australasia Inc.
Mr M Sansom
42 Lincoln Road, Port Macquarie 2444
02 6581 1713
Bengal Breed Club of Australasia
Mrs C Chapman
PO Box 162 Wingham 2429
02 6557 0744
Blue Point Siamese Society
Mrs Y Saunders
PO Box 384 Mt Druitt 2770
02 9677 0627
Calico & Bi-Colour Cat Club
Mrs S Yelland
19 Stanley Street, Blacktown 2148
02 9622 84 59
Ku-Ring-Gai Cat Club
Ms D Cameron
8 Spence Place, St Helens Park 2560
02 4621 2552
Oriental Cat Club
Mrs J Howard-Smith 16 Darrin Close, Bateau Bay 2261
Exotic Cat Club of Australasia
Rex Cat Club of New South Wales Inc.
02 4334 4955
PO Box 169, Lawson2783
02 4759 2279
Silver Cat Club of Australia
Miss L Osborne
246 McCaffrey Drive, Rankin Park 2287
02 4956 3310
The Birman Cat Club of Australia
Mrs J Burge
6/1068 Pacific Highway, Pymble 2073
02 9449 6009
The Burmese Cat Society of Australasia Inc.
Mrs S Thomas
56 Robinia Grove, Garden Suburb 2289
02 4920 7961
The Himalayan Cat Club
Mrs H McManus
16 Tate Cres, Horningsea Park 2171
02 9607 6674
The Longhair Cat Association
Mrs S Tscherne
34 Birriga Avenue,Bundanoon 2578
02 4883 7184
The Siamese & Shorthaired Cat Club Inc.
Mrs E Jackson
71 Headland Drive, Tura Beach 2548
02 6495 0198
All Breeds Clubs & Societies
Contact
All Breeds Desexed Cat Club of Australasia
Mrs K Gill
66 Keene Street, Baulkham Hills 2153
02 9639 3056
Central Coast Cat Club
Mrs R Hackworthy
118 James Sea Drive, Green Point 2251
02 4365 6430
Federal Cat Club of Australasia
Mrs M Camarsh
10 Palmer Road, Woolgoolga 2456
02 6654 2000
Illawarra Pedigree Cat Fancy
Ms V Skeggs
74 Stephen Drive, Woonona 2517
02 4284 7438
Kempsey Kat Klub
Mrs J Fitzhenry
66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey 2440
02 6563 1294
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Cat Club
Mrs C Tomlinson
33 Watson Road, Griffith 2680
02 6962 6151
Newcastle and Hunter Valley Cat Club
Mrs F Jupp
61 Curtain St, East Maitland 2323
02 4933 3375
North Coast All Breeds Cat Club
Mrs J Fitzhenry
66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey 2440
02 6654 1294
Riverina Cat Club
Mrs J Dickeson
PO Box 837 Tumut 2720
02 6947 9403
St. George District Cat Club Inc.
Ms M Pemberton
69 Marco Avenue, Revesby NSW 2212
0401 141 961
Tamworth & District Cat Club
Mrs L Keevers
PO Box 558 Armidale 2350
02 6775 2050
Western Districts Cat Society
Miss J Greentree
PO Box 47 Windsor 2756
02 4574 2214
Affiliated Agricultural Societies
Bathurst A H & P Association
PO Box 92 Bathurst NSW 2795
Contact
02 9153 6870
Coffs Harbour Show Society
PO Box 219 Coffs Harbour 2450
02 6563 1294
PO Box 105 Mittagong NSW 2575
02 4872 4132
PO Box 175 Maclean NSW 2463
02 6645 1532
Goulburn AP & H Society
Mrs M Keith
Maclean Show Society
North Coast Show Society - Lismore
Mrs J Fitzhenry
66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey 2440
02 6563 1294
Temora Show Society
Mrs E Swanston
PO Box 32 Temora 2666
02 6973 1702
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NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc.
Notices
Office Closure for
Easter Period
Happy easter!
Members please note that the NSW CFA Office
will be closed from
MONDAY 14 APRIL 2014
and will reopen on
WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL 2014
To avoid disappoint please ensure that you
submit any urgent applications to the Office in
sufficient time for them to be processed prior to
the Office closure, which will be subject to the
applications being correct.
FROM THE EDITOR
Hello everyone, this is now my 6th journal and I hope
you are enjoying the content, pictures etc.
I would love some feedback on what you would like
to see in our next journal in June and any pictures you
have that are cute, funny or just nice.
NSW CFA Cat of the Year 2013
Photobooks for Sale
A limited number of 6” x 8” Photobooks are still
available @ $25 each - please contact Sandra Dukes on
0481 307294 or see me at a show.
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Advertising in Catching Up
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The Editorial Committee reserves the right to withhold publication of any material whatsoever. Views and
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Disputes
From time to time, members refer matters to the NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc (NSW CFA) when it is not
appropriate.
For example, disputes between members in relation to the sale of cats are usually private matters to be
determined by the contractual arrangements between members. Disputes on such matters should be resolved
by the courts, not by NSWCFA.
Members are requested to refrain from referring matters to NSW CFA which are a private or domestic matter
or which should be properly resolved by the Courts.
Members should be aware that the Consumer Claims Tribunal is available to resolve many disputes in the
relation to the supply of goods to a consumer and NSWCFA recommends that matters that fall within the
jurisdiction of that Tribunal and which cannot be resolved personally should be referred to that Tribunal.
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NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc.
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3 kittens from the same litter
4 kittens from the same litter
5 kittens from the same litter
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$3.00
$6.00
$9.00
$12.00
$15.00
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$13.00
$33.00
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$22.00
$44.00
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$17.00
members
$14.00
$11.00
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$45.00
$70.00
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$25.00
$35.00
$50.00
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INTERSTATE STUD CAT (Certified pedigree to be submitted)
Breeder fee to record pedigree
$25.00
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CH, GD CH & DB GD CH Certificate & Registration update
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Additional Charge for Ribbon (all title levels)
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$11.00
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$11.00
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$17.00
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$11.00
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$6.00
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$50.00
$70.00
$45.00
$65.00
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