Brian Moser, a judge from The Cat Fanciers’ Association, assesses a feline throughout the Crow Canyon Cat Club 42nd Annual Allbreed Cat Show at the Solano County Fairgrounds on Saturday in Vallejo. The reveal continues Sunday at 10 a.m. (Chris Riley/Times-Herald)
The cats are not just out of the bag, they are display room prepared.
The Cat Fanciers’ Association’s Club Crow Canyon Cat Club held its “Fools Rush In” all-breed and household animal cat program and competitors on Saturday at McCormack Hall at the Solano County Fairgrounds. The program was made up of kittens, household animals, and veterans, consisting of 155 various cats varying from Burmese, Ocicat, Egyptian Mau, Manx, Japanese bobcats, therefore a lot more. More than 30 types took part in the program.
The cats were assessed in classifications: Kittens, unchanged, transformed, and reproduced 10 times in. The judge’s decision was based upon the condition and health of the cat. The competitors were based upon breed, long or brief hair cats, and household animals.
Also included was a cat outfit contest with rewards for finest Elvis and finest jester.
Additional rewards might be won in a raffle. The awards consisted of a cat quilt, “If Cats Could Talk” book, “How to be a Cat” book, image frames for one’s cherished feline, leopard print bags, cat coloring books, and other home design suggesting one’s love for their animal.
Veterinarians Jennifer Reding, John Webster, Ellyn Honey, Brian Moser, and Dennis Ganoe worked as judges on the very first day of the program. The following day, vets Wendy Heidt, Vicki Nye, Rachel Anger, Brian Pearson, and Larry Adkison will be the judges.
Crow Canyon Cat Club member Lee Genet motivates all cat fans to sign up with.
“Anyone can show a pet. The pet does not have to be registered. We have these big, fluffy Persians with long hair. Then we have ‘slinkies,’ which is a Siamese. From short and fluffy to long silky we have everything in between,” said Genet.
Longtime showgoer Sandy Kay has actually reproduced Maine coons for over twenty years. A few of Kay’s cats have actually won local titles. Kay is even functioning as a coach to cat fans and breeders.
She says there are not as numerous cat reveals as when she started breeding.
“CFA shows are dwindling due to the economy, so having a show in this area is key because we have people from all over the place. It’s one of the four shows in this area. These used to be big for cat shows,” said Kay. “The people are the best part of these shows. I’m bringing people into the show and competition. It’s really key because we want people to enjoy it and we want people to meet other people. We want to be able to talk to people and educate people about our chosen breed. I love to educate the public about our particular breed.”
Newcomer and Kay’s mentee, Marcele Paranhos, was elated with the turnout of her very first cat program. Paranhos likewise types Maine coons.
“I love it. I will for sure attend more cat shows,” said Parahos.
Feyheart Pet Photography and Maddy’s Kat Mats established cubicles for product or services to acquire.
Cat orphanages existed, informing the individuals about cat adoption. Gunter Legacy Animal Rescue, INC., Orphan Kitten Project talked to several cat fans.
