Welcome to the CFA-Iams Cat Championship
and Meet the Breeds
Q: What can I look forward to
at Meet the Breeds™?
A:
MEET THE BREEDS WILL TAKE
PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010, FROM 10 A.M. TO 5
P.M. EACH DAY. With 41 cat breeds and 160
dog breeds, plus
demonstrations, shopping. and children's activities, no pet lover will
want to miss this unique and fun-filled event. Each breed will be
presented in its own designated space, decorated to reflect its
heritage, characteristics, and attributes as a pet. You will be able to
pat the cats, dogs, kittens, puppies and  learn about them directly
from breed experts.
The event is proudly presented by
PetPartners, Inc., a leading pet healthcare provider, and will feature
over 115,000 square feet of dog and cat festivities, including dozens of
retailers, ongoing demonstrations (such as law enforcement K9s,
grooming, agility, obedience, dog/cat breed showcases and an educational
cat show), plus booths where the public can come talk to trainers,
groomers, vets and other pet experts, one-on-one.
Q: How will the cats
and dogs be presented?
A: Every breed will have its own
10 x 10 booth hosted by representatives from the national breed club
(for dogs) or council (for cats) such as the Portuguese Water Dog Club
of America and the Siamese Breed Council. Each of the 200 booths will be
decorated to reflect the history and characteristics of the breeds and
there will be experts on hand to answer your questions and introduce you
to the dogs and cats.
A free event program will be
provided to every attendee. Saturday's attendees will receive a ballot
in their program, inviting them to vote for a favorite in the "Best Dog
Booth in Show" and the "Best Cat Booth in Show" categories! The winning
booths will be announced at a special ceremony during Sunday's event.
The coveted awards -- $500 for both the best dog and cat booth -- are
sponsored by WebVet.com.
 Q: Is there an hour-by-hour
schedule of the demonstrations and other activities?
A: You can view the
demonstration schedule here. The full schedule will also be included
in the free event program you will receive when entering the show.
Q: What are the ticket
prices?
A: If you purchase your tickets now, you can lock in special pre-event
pricing.
Internet sales: $12.00Adult - $8.00/Child
At the Door: $15.00 Adult - $ 10.00/Child
Q: What are the hours?
A: The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday, October 16, and
Sunday, October 17. However, please note that no one will be admitted
after 4 p.m. on either day.
Q: Does one ticket allow
entrance for both days?
A: No. There will be separate tickets for each day.
Q: Can I re-enter multiple
times on the same day with one ticket?
A: Yes, your hand will be stamped allowing you to re-enter, but only on
the day that your ticket specifies.
Q: Can I bring my own dog
and/or cat?
A: No. With the hundreds of dogs and cats that will already be in
attendance at the breed booths, unfortunately, the Javits Center cannot
accommodate any additional pets.
The Javits Center is located
on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.
By car:
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From the North
(Westchester, Connecticut, Massachusetts) 95 South (via the
Cross-Bronx Expressway) to the George Washington Bridge:
At approach to bridge, bear right to lower level. Exit at
the last exit in New York-Parkway South-9A. Follow Parkway
South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd
Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn
right.
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From Saw Mill
River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway/Route 9A: Follow
9A South to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th
Avenue and turn right.
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From the New York
State Thruway/Major Deegan Expressway/Route 87:
Follow Major Deegan Expressway to George Washington Bridge
exit. Stay in right lane toward lower level. Exit at the
last exit in New York-Parkway South-9A. Follow Parkway South
(Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street.
Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
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From the South
(New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, etc.): Follow
95 North to the New Jersey Turnpike. Exit at the Lincoln
Tunnel. When exiting the tunnel, bear left. Follow signs for
uptown or northbound to 42nd Street. Turn left onto 42nd
Street until you reach 11th Avenue and turn left.
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From George
Washington Bridge to Parkway South-9A: At 42nd
Street, turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn
right.
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From Queens and
Long Island/Queens-Midtown Tunnel: Take Southbound
or Downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Go west to
12th Avenue and turn right on 12th Avenue to 39th Street,
where you turn right.
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From the
Queensboro/59th Street Bridge: Take 60/61st Street
Exit. Go to 5th Avenue alongside Central Park to 59th
Street. Turn right onto 59th Street to 7th Avenue and turn
left. Go two blocks to 57th Street and turn right. Follow
57th Street to 11th Avenue and turn left.
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From Staten
Island/Verrazano-Narrows Bridge eastbound to the Gowanus
Expressway, to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel: Exit
westbound to the West Side Highway/12th Avenue. At 39th
Street, turn right. Go one block to 11th Avenue.
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Parking
There are a variety of lots
open, ranging from 24/7 availability to more limited service. If you
have any questions, make sure to call ahead.
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Advance,
249 West 43rd Street, 212.221.8902
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Astor Parking
Corporation, 1515 Broadway at 44th Street,
212.869.3543
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Beggs Garage,
515 West 43rd Street, 212.564.6954
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Central Parking
System is the leading provider for parking services
in the world, with 11 convenient facilities located near the
Javits Center.
www.parking.com
305-319 W. 33rd St. (Between 8th and 9th Avenues)
444-6 10th Ave. (35th Street)
445 W. 35th St. (Between 10th & Dyer Avenues)
417 W. 35th St. (Between 9th and 10th Avenues)
416 W. 36th St. (Between 36th and Dyer Avenues)
433-9 W. 37th St. (Between 9th and 10th Avenues)
485 10th Ave. (37th Street)
513-521 9th Ave. (39th Street)
541 W. 38th St. (Between 10th and 11th Avenues)
For Rates and Hours of Operation, call 800-836-6666.
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Enterprise 38 LLC,
453 West 38th Street, 212.564.3199
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Ninth Avenue
Parking LLC, 404 West 37th Street, 212.564.3199
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Square Industries,
306 West 44th Street, 212.247.5807
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Times Square Park,
220 West 41st Street, 212.730.1777
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Enterprise 35
West LLC, 451 10th Avenue, 212-564-3199
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21st St. Garage
LLC, 447 West 35th Street, 212-564-3199
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21st St. Garage
LLC, 444 10th Avenue, 212-564-3199
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Public Transportation
Please keep in mind that the
public transportation fare is $2.25. The subways accept MetroCards.
Buses accept MetroCards and exact change fares. With MetroCards, you
can transfer from subway to bus and bus to subway for one fare.
MetroCards are available at local stores.
Buses
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M34:
Runs east/west on 34th Street. Stops on 11th Avenue outside
the Javits Center and at Penn Station.
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M42:
Runs east/west on 42nd Street. Stops directly outside the
Javits Center and at Grand Central Station.
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Port Authority:
New Jersey Transit and other buses arrive at the Port
Authority terminal at 42nd Street between 8th and 9th
Avenues. The M42 will bring you from there to the Javits
Center.
Trains
The following trains
stop at 34th Street/Penn Station:
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- Take the M34 bus
westbound after arriving at Penn Station.
- Take the M42 bus
westbound after arriving at Times Square.
- For further
information, call MTA Travel info: 718.330.1234.
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Cub Scouts and
Girl Scouts are invited to earn their Responsible Pet Ownership
patch at Meet the Breeds™! Be sure to visit the Boy Scouts of America
and Girl Scouts of America booths at the event. To join, visit the
Boy Scouts of America Web site or
Girl Scouts of America Web site.
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