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Morris the "Glass Bank" Cat
The future had arrived in Cocoa Beach.
Pet Night On Capital Hill
In CFA's 117-year history, there have been a number of memorable marquee events. But there are many fanciers who may not be aware of an annual event which has had a long tenure with CFA's participation: Pet Night on Capitol Hill.
Why Do You Breed?
If you have been breeding for more than, say, a month, you have probably already had someone ask \"How did you get into breeding?\"
Inherited Feline Blood Clotting Disorders: Genetic Testing and Breeder Practices
Most professional breeders of pedigree domestic cats screen their cats for inherited diseases and traits.
Trends in Pet Microchip Laws 2001-2022
A reliable identification system is crucial when a missing pet does not find its way home.
CFA's First Clerking School in India
I was honored to be asked to teach a clerking school for the emerging India cat fancy.
Partnerships Between Breeders & Veterinarians
Relationships are so important. Family. Friends. Professional colleagues. And for a cat breeder, mentors, breeding partners, and that all-important relationship with their veterinarian.
The Value of Partnerships Between Breeders
At a recent show's hospitality night, two were among a small group of exhibitors chatting.
DESTINATION: VIETNAM
The newly formed Vietnam Cat Club proudly presented the country's first-ever CFA cat show in Ha Noi on December 10, 2022, with the assistance and cooperation of a team of workers from Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia... making for a truly diverse and multicultural event that captured the full attention of this small southeast Asian country.
What You Don't Know About LaPerms
And She Purrsisted!
Love's in the Air
Six fascinating ways birds showcase their special bonds
Be a Hero to Pollinators
Seven ways to create a paradise for bees, butterflies and more beneficial bugs
Do you serve live or dried mealworms?
Readers share their preference when setting out this classic songbird treat
NIGHT BLOOMING BEAUTIES
Readers share dramatic photos of flowers that emerge when the sun goes down
Strike a Pose
Birds model their most dramatic looks for the camera
The Art of Houseplants
10 tips from a designer about styling your indoor green spaces
Ask the Experts
Get started on spring gardening and bird feeding with pro tips
Caption This!
What's going on in this tufted titmouse's head?
Heralds of Spring
Attract mountain bluebirds with nest boxes, mealworms and more
A Bird in the Hand
What to consider before hand-feeding wild birds and how to do it safely
Quite the Arrangement
Grow these easy-care, long-lasting flowers for DIY bouquets
THE BOLD AND THE BRAINY
With abilities that range from REMEMBERING FACES to PLAYING TRICKS ON PEOPLE, jays, crows and other members of the corvid family are considered some of THE SMARTEST BIRDS ON THE PLANET
Fur Names
Names. Oh, what an important choice in the life of cat! It is how a cat will be known in the show rings and in daily life. A
Are Cats in Tune With Our Tunes?
When you’re driving to a show with a car full of talkative cats, music inevitably gets played, if only to drown them out.
CFA Christmas Traditions
Every year in the late fall, holiday traditions tumble out of attics, closets, cabinets, and corners of our minds.
Rescuing Burmese Cats
Wartime Operations in Ukraine
Safely Handling Cat Food
Your Cats Will Thank You
Artists and Cats A Purrfect Pairing for the Holidays
It is hard to imagine the holiday season without cozy blanket, book and a warm feline friend on our lap.
Shoes to Meet the Standard
What is the most important accessory to wear at a cat show? While running back and forth to rings, just ask your feet! Better yet, listen to some of our renowned CFA judges who unlaced their cat show footwear secrets for us!
ACNE It's Not Just for Teenagers!
It looked for all the world as though Billy (GC, BWR, RW Slava Billy Flynn of Folie a Deux) had been dipping his furry white chin in ground black pepper.