“Does anyone know how we can help breeders in Ukraine?”
A question by a friend and fellow breeder became the trigger for an undertaking that I had never imagined overseeing. The Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked a major humanitarian crisis in Europe. Yet while many relief groups formed quickly to handle the needs of people, there was really not much in the way of organized relief for pets. Ukraine is home to many wonderful breeders of Burmese cats. Many of us were concerned about what was happening to them and to their cats. I am one to think that anything is possible with the right people working on it. So, my answer in this case was “Yes, I believe we can help them.”
The immediate need was food and supplies, which fortunately was quickly organized by incredible volunteers in Poland. The longer term issue was what to do about all the Burmese cats still in Ukraine? Breeders could not leave the country easily as they could not take their animals with them. And they were unable to sell them since there was no simple way to get them out of the country. The airport was destroyed, roadways were dangerous and under attack, and there were no buyers in Europe due to the instability of the wartime situation.
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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.
