My father was a Siberian, my mother was an American Shorthair, but my human mom says I am a doctor – a cardiologist, in fact – because I can bring a healing touch to everyone’s heart. That’s why Mom calls me “Doctor Pepper.” Almost every weekend, my mom gives me a top-quality bath to get me ready for another cat show. Sometimes we drive for hours, but my mom knows I love the trips. On our way to the show, I enjoy looking out the window, peacefully taking in the landscape until I see those big concrete-and-glass trees my mom calls buildings. The sound of the engine and wind against the windows often puts me to sleep for several quick catnaps. In between catnaps, I wonder which concrete tree will be our next stop. Eventually, we arrive at wherever it is, and my mom takes me into the tree for the show. I love going into the tree because there are so many professional cat petters there who massage my back and neck. My mom finds only the best for me.
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Checklist For What to Look For in Your Club's Next Show Venue
Show Manager To Ring One, Please
Tonkinese
When You're Well and Truly Tonked
AVOIDING The Kitten Fear Period
Young kittens seem fearless.4 As soon as those eyes open and they can get their legs under them, they are off to see the world if their mama and humans let them.
No Milk For You!
Milk Issues and Kittens
Fostering Kittens
When asked if I would be interested in fostering a queen and her eight newborn kittens, I volunteered without question.
Do You present ? Polish! OR DO YOU
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS!
No Kitten! Cats Are Part of the Military!
Felines have graced the decks of boats and ships back nearly to the beginning of time, roaming freely on passenger ships, war vessels, and merchant schooners, keeping vermin at bay.
Feline Summer Movie Fun!
School is almost OUT! Huzzah! But raindrops are plunking against the window, the amusement and water parks haven’t opened yet, camping is out, and roasted hot dogs and S’mores are another month away.
Kittens Are Special...
...and so are some of the show rules for them:
Genetic Pleiotropy and the Risks in Breeding Recessive Mutations
Nearly everyone loves what’s rare and unique. A slight defect in the minting process of a coin can create a demand and a value well beyond the face value of the coin. The coin is functionally no different than its perfectly minted counterpart, but its scarcity and uniqueness alone make it more desirable than the rest.