At the Cat Show
Monday, November 23, 2009
I went to a cat show this weekend and this post is the result. This all pretty much provides definitive proof that I am a crazy cat lady, but I'll leave that discussion for another
time!
I had to wear my Chesire Cat hat to this thing even if it was 60 degrees outside.
The Cats
It was so crowded that I didn't have many opportunities to get some clear shows of the exotic cats. There were all these mean old ladies trying to push everyone out of the way. I wanted to
just stomp on them!
First up is this lovely kitten:
I can't for the life of me remember what this breed was called. Something like tyger... She had the softest fur I have ever seen on a cat. It was felt like silk and was literally glowing. Isn't she just gorgeous? *sigh*
Up next is this Bangel boy:
A white Bangel (I forgot the official title):
The Cat Fashion Show
The first event I went to was a fashion show for cats. Some genius decided to put the event in a dark corner where it was very difficult to see the cats, or get good pictures of them. I did manage to snap a few somewhat viewable pics:
Don't tell me you didn't know that santa was a cat! Why do you think you are supposed to put out milk every year? This year make sure to put out a can of tuna as well.
The Cat Writers Association Book Signing
The last event I went to was book signing. With over 30 cat authors participating it was a lot of fun.
Rosie Sorenson author of They Had Me At Meow
Carol Frischmann author of Pets and the Planet
And last, but not least Janiss Garza editor of Sparkler the Designer Cat. *squee!* I wasn't expecting to meet anyone at the show that I knew online. I was looking through all the books when I saw the Sparkle Cat book and I was told that she was going to be there signing! I was so excited that I bought a copy to get signed for a blog contest. Unfortunetly, Sparkle was not at the signing herself but I'm thrilled that I got to meet her human!
I had an amazing time at the cat show and I will be going again next year. Check back tomorrow to enter my At The Cat Show Contest!
Cheers and meows, Sharon.
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November 23, 2009 1:13 PM
Being a cat expert (and a cat), I thought I'd add a few things.
*The pretty kitten with the soft fur is called a Toyger. They're a new breed, still in the works, and my human is REALLY upset that she missed seeing it! But then, I hear she was skitzed out and totally scatterbrained at the show. Probably because she didn't have me there to help her.
*The Bengals are great cats - fun and active. And gorgeous.
*Of course Santa is a cat! Hello! Santa Claws - you never knew???
*Yep, those Sphynxes look weird, but you should try petting one, it's the most amazing experience. They are soft, like warm, warm suede.
*That is a great photo of my human. She does not photograph well usually... unlike me.
*BTW, all these cat writers are great people, and quite talented. For human cat writers. I'd like to see more actual cats join the organization.
November 23, 2009 1:34 PM
How fun! A cat show! Sounds awesome - all of the kitties are so cute!
November 23, 2009 2:31 PM
OMG! That sounds....crazy wierd (in a good way...sorta).
November 23, 2009 2:45 PM
Pretty kitties!
November 23, 2009 2:50 PM
Kitties! How cute, and how lucky to go. I love the cat in the turkey outfit, how funny!
November 23, 2009 3:32 PM
In dog shows you have to get the dogs to run around a ring with you to show off their fine carriage and obedience to command. I can't imagine cats doing that.
November 23, 2009 3:33 PM
I've only been to cat shows actually. They are interesting. The cats usually will be displayed in their cages and will be brought out for review on a table one at a time.
November 23, 2009 5:58 PM
LOL - as a vegetarian as well, I don't think I could even eat the turkey cat! (Those poor kitties...)
That's awesome they had so many cat book authors, too.
November 23, 2009 7:05 PM
That looks like tons of fun! My sister would kill to go to something like that. She, too, is a crazy cat lady :D
November 23, 2009 7:26 PM
Aww, those cats are adorable!
November 25, 2009 4:46 PM
I love the cat fashion show! Thanks for the fun post!