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Contacts: Peter Collins
(908) 499-1200
peterdcollins@verizon.net
HUNDREDS OF CATS TO CONVENE AT
NEW YORK’S
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN FOR 2007 CFA-Iams CAT CHAMPIONSHIP
NEW YORK, July 31, 2007 – The Cat
Fanciers’ Association (CFA), the world's largest registry of
pedigreed cats, announced today it will be hosting the 5th Annual
CFA-Iams Cat Championship on October 13 -14 at Madison Square
Garden. The show is one of the most prestigious cat shows
scheduled for the 2007 season. To learn more about the show,
please visit
www.cfa-Iams-cat-championship.org.
The first organized
cat show was held at Madison Square Garden in 1895, so the Garden
holds a special importance to CFA and it is a great honor to
represent the world’s best cats on the 112th
anniversary at the Garden. The event is at Madison Square Garden
OCTOBER 18-19, 2008. The
2007 CFA-Iams Cat Championship Show will have the spotlight on
hundreds of show cats representing the 41 pedigreed breeds
recognized by CFA. Among the breeds that are expected to be at
the Show are Japanese Bobtail, American Curl, Maine Coon, Egyptian
Mau, Ragdoll, Cornish Rex, Ragdoll, Sphynx, Siamese, and Persian.
Coming back to the
show will be a crowd favorite, the Feline Agility Competition (FAC),
a challenge that continues to draw large crowds across the
country. The tournament challenges cats to navigate a series of
tunnels, mazes, and toys in the fastest time possible.
Also coming back to 2007 CFA-Iams
Cat Championship will be several very popular show favorites.
Among the highlights are:
·
Adopt-a-Cat–
Dozens of homeless cats, as chosen by the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC
Animals, will be available and in search of their new qualified
families to go to their forever homes. This event is directly
responsible for the adoption of over 1,200 cats in the previous
four years.
·
Iams Trained
Cats – Hollywood’s
finest felines, stars of TV hit shows, like “CSI: Las Vegas” and
commercials, will be performing on-stage. Who knew that cats
could play with more than one type of mouse or perform on command?
·
New York’s
Largest Feline Shopping Mall
– Thousands of fun feline things for cats, and their doting
owners, will be on display. Cat condos, 14k jeweled cat collars,
ID tags, interactive exercise toys, colorful litter boxes, art
collectibles, grooming aids, cat carriers, cat trees, fine cat
art, cat vitamins and feline supplements will be available for
sale.
·
Breed Showcase
– Joan Miller, one of the leading authorities on cats, will
provide a guided tour of the breeds, sparkled by information on
the beauty, personality, and nature of the breeds, each
represented by a specially-chosen feline delegate.
“We are delighted to announce
that CFA, joined by its presenting show sponsor Iams cat food,
will be at the world’s most famous arena,” said Pam DelaBar,
president of the CFA. “This show promises to be one of the
biggest in show history as new fun feline features, including
Feline Agility Competition, will offer something for everyone. So
make sure to come early and enjoy the show!”
About
Procter & Gamble Pet Care
For more
than 60 years, Iams, a P&G (NYSE:PG) brand, has enhanced the
well-being of cats and dogs by providing world-class quality foods
and pet-care products. To learn more about IamsÒ
Cat Food or general pet care and nutrition information, call the
Iams Consumer Care Center at
(800) 863-4267.
You also can visit Iams on
the Web at
http://www.Iams.com
.
About the CFA
Founded in 1906 as a
non-profit association of member clubs, The Cat Fanciers’
Association, Inc. (CFA) is the world's largest registry of
pedigreed cats. CFA’s mission is to preserve the uniqueness and
beauty of the pedigreed breeds of cats, and to enhance the well
being of ALL cats. CFA promotes education, responsible cat
ownership and proper care to the owners of millions of cats
worldwide.
The CFA, headquartered
in Manasquan, New Jersey, administers rules for the management of
cat shows and promotes the interest of breeders and exhibitors of
pedigreed cats. CFA and its affiliates work nationally with local
shelters, at a grassroots level, to help improve the problem of
stray cats and abuse, and to encourage neuter/spay programs. CFA
has been instrumental in the development of several international
charitable organizations such as CFA Disaster Relief, The Winn
Feline Foundation and cat rescue and re-homing groups. For more
information about the Cat Fanciers’ Association, the pedigreed
breeds of cats, or to find the nearest CFA cat show, visit
www.cfa.org.
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Editors Please Note:
* Images from last year’s show,
including the 2006 Best of the Best winners are available!!!
Please e-mail requests to
peterdcollins@verizon.net or call (908) 499-1200.
** On Wednesday, October 10,
there will be a Press Preview at Madison Square Garden, from 11:00
AM to 2:00 PM. All media are invited to meet some of this year’s
competitors and their owners.
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