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The Right Way to Say Goodbye
The was held for a human friend of mine. He had been killed in a car accident two months previously, and various investigations/complications had delayed the burial.
A New Way to Manage Senior Cats' Aches and Pains
Blu, my 15-year-old Maine Coon Cat neuter, was showing signs of his age, most notably, a pronounced "plodding" in his walk and favoring his right back leg.
Some Things Get Better With Age Finding a Forever Home For a Senior Cat
One of the hardest decisions we make as breeders is to rehome an adult cat. Sometimes they are a poor fit for the show program, other times they don’t thrive in a cattery setting.
The Amazing Kit Kat From the Farm to Guinness Star
Walking into professional animal trainer Trish Seifried’s spotless home in Eureka, Missouri, is a pet-lover’s dream. Visitors will be greeted by three happy dogs, a chatty green-winged Macaw, and a multi-colored clowder of domestic long and shorthairs, three Siberians, and a macho Bambino, Rogan, who at any moment may launch himself on to your shoulder.
Bigger Isn't Always Better The Prostate Problem
Marketing and advertising companies encourage belief that bigger is always better. Why settle for just a regular burger when you can upgrade to a mega-burger combo? Why settle for a small home (that you can probably clean yourself) if you can afford a mansion (that requires you to hire help with the upkeep)?
Why Do Breeders Stop Breeding?
Ten years ago, approaching 57 years of age, I attended my first cat show - the August 2013 Midwest TGIF Fanciers show in St. Louis, MO. There, I met my first show cat, GCD, BW, RW Slava Better Believe It, a six-month-old male Siberian we called \"BB.\"
Is Your Cat Show Ready to Accommodate Children?
In this new era of social media, our target cat show guests (women aged 25-49) may be accompanied by children who are more excited than their parents to see the cats.
The Secret Language of Cats
New science shows that our seemingly aloof feline friends really do care about us. They just have their own way of showing it. (And they need their space)
Daylily Delights
Unique blooms to lure hummingbirds and butterflies
The Lowdown on Ladybugs
Find out why they're not actually bugs and other curious facts
Nature's Nut Managers
Learn about Clark's nutcrackers and how their food-caching ways help out
Time for a Trim
10 perennials you can cut back every fall (and five to leave alone)
Moth TALES
Readers share cool snapshots of these mysterious fliers
AWARD-WORTHY Owl's
THESE EIGHT BIRDS OF PREY DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STANDOUT CHARACTERISTICS
Remembering Joan Miller
Cat fanciers worldwide, as well as cats, are mourning the recent loss of Joan Miller. Cats knew no better friend than Joan to champion their cause. Whether it was related to health issues or legislative problems, Joan always had them covered—she literally had their backs.
Judges' Spotlight Award
The Judges Association Spotlight Award was created to recognize our colleagues who have gone above and beyond in their support of CFA, and the Cat fancy as a whole.
Purr-sonal UP CLOSE AND CONNIE GOLLER GEISHAGOLL SIAMESE
“A beautiful Siamese is a piece of living art,” says Connie Goller, who has bred and exhibited some of CFA’s top Siamese for 35 years.
Cool Cats and How to Keep Them That Way
Cats are some of the most adaptable creatures on Earth, with members of the family Felidae stretching across every continent except Antarctica. They have developed a wide range of techniques to survive at extreme temperatures.
Just a Little Off the Top, Jimmy...
The Whys and Hows of Kitty Summer Shave-Downs
The Art of the Lounge Cat
An Interview With Shag
What You Don't Know About Toybobs
Good Things DO Come in Small Packages!
NO RING, NO PROBLEM
There are some serious perks to not having an arena as your primary riding space.
The Rise of Lazarus
A rescued Morgan recovers from a bad situation and gets some help finding his perfect person.
EQUINE VETERINARIAN
Learn what it takes to be a horse doctor from two young vets.
HALTER FIT
Learn how to fit and use this crucial piece of tack.
The Perfect name
Naming a horse is lots of fun! Here are some important things to think about as you narrow down the options.
EQUESTRIAN U
Do you want to join a riding team when you go to college? Here's what you need to know.
ARABIAN
This popular and versatile breed offers many youth programs for you to enjoy.
Balancing School & Riding
A homeschooler, public school student, and cyber schooler discuss how they keep up with both academic and equestrian goals.
IEA Show Tips
Trainer Ariel Hug guides Interscholastic Equestrian Association team members into the show ring.