Catching Up. Official Journal of NSW Cat Fanciers Inc. March 2018 Vol 21 No 1

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1 Catching Up Official Journal of NSW Cat Fanciers Inc March 2018 Vol 21 No 1 Supreme Exhibit Federal Kitten Show Zoel Mr Titan Bred by N James Owned by R & R Campbell

2 Contact us via.. Preferred contact method. Phone: Post: PO Box 379, St.Mary s NSW 1790 Website: Members and others, please note our office hours are 9:00am 4:00pm weekdays Business can be conducted by (preferred), in writing or by telephone. If you telephone the office during office hours and you find the phone busy, please try again a little later as the office can be very busy. If it is out of hours, the recorded message will ask you to call back during business hours. Available from the Associations web site: Show entry forms NSWCFA Membership Application Prefix Application Kitten Registration Title Updates Re-registration NSWCFA Constitution Show Rules and Regulations Scale of fees Members Code of Ethics Show Representative Duties + more Management Committee meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month. All incoming Correspondence items are required to be listed on the Meeting Agenda, and for this to be done, correspondence must be received in the Office no later than 10:00am on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date. Any correspondence received after 10:00am on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date is held over until the following Management Committee meeting in one month s time.

3 Catching Up Journal of the NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc. VOL.21 No Your Management Committee President Miss Joanne Greentree PO Box 47 Windsor jaygee.jo@gmail.com Senior Vice-President Ms Maureen Norberry 10 Brewster St Mittagong 2575 norberry.lawyers@bigpond.com Vice President Mrs Susan Thomas 56 Robinia Grove Garden Suburb susant@thomfahey.com.au Treasurer & Public Officer Mr Warren Price 8 Lomond Crescent Winston Hills karlou1@bigpond.com.au COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr Les Hodge PO Box 134 Campbelltown masterkey@macarthurlocksmiths.com.au Mrs Maureen Camarsh 10 Palmer Road Woolgoolga fremau@aanet.com.au Mrs Deborah Thomas 34 Factory Road Regentville debbie@nareira.comv Ms Linda Osborne 246 McCaffrey Dr Rankin Park esmalinpersians@gmail.com Mrs Sharyn Yelland 19 Stanley Street, Blacktown sharynyelland@gmail.com Ms Michelle Grayson 9 Athel Tree Crescent Bradbury mishgr@gmail.com Mr Lee Gallagher 14 Town Head Crescent Singleton lee.gallagher1@pacific.net.au Mrs Tracey Camp 22 Pretona Pde Hornsby tracey.camp@bigpond.com Inside this issue: P2-5 COTY Photos P6 The Scoop on Poop P7 Eye Care P8-10 Breed Feature P11 CCCA National Show 2018 P14 Social Media Policy P15 Title Updates P16 Steward s List P17 Show Calendar P18 Affiliated Clubs P19 Notices P20 Advertising Inside Back Cover - Scale of Fees Front Cover - Supreme Exhibit Federal Kitten Show Back Cover Goulburn Show Back photos by Norskatt Photography, front cover by owner Opinions expressed in Catching Up are not necessarily those of the Association, its Officers or the Editors. Content contributed has been accepted in good faith, without prejudice, fear or favour and the Association, etc. accepts no responsibility as to authenticity contained therein. 1

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8 The Scoop on Poop You can learn a lot about your cat's health from his poop. Whether you ve just adopted your first kitten or you ve shared your home with cats for years, watch for a few key signs when you scoop out the litter box. Cat Poop: What s Normal? Most cats will poop at least once a day. If they re healthy, their poop should: Be deep brown in color Feel not too hard or too soft or mushy Not smell too foul, though some odor is normal Diarrhea Diarrhea is not uncommon for cats, and there are many reasons why your cat might have it. Sometimes, it comes and goes quickly. Other times, it can last for days, weeks, or months, or come back on a regular basis. Diarrhea that lasts for 24 to 48 hours probably won t cause a problem, but if it lasts longer, your cat can get dehydrated, which can be dangerous. Some common causes of cat diarrhea include: Changes to their diet or food allergies or intolerances Inflammatory bowel disease Colitis Hyperthyroidism Worms (intestinal parasites) Pancreatic disease Cancer If your cat has diarrhea that lasts more than a day or two, see your veterinarian to figure out the cause. Call your vet right away if the diarrhea is black or bloody, or if it happens along with fever, vomiting, sluggishness, or a loss of appetite. The treatment your cat will need depends on what s causing his diarrhea. Some will need prescription medications, such as metronidazole or prednisolone, to control inflammation. Your vet may recommend a special diet if she thinks a food allergy or intolerance, IBD, or colitis is the problem. To prevent diarrhea, don t give your cat dairy products like milk or yogurt -- many cats can t digest them properly. Also, if you switch the brand or type of food you give him, be sure to introduce it over several days by mixing it with smaller and smaller amounts of the old food until he s eating only the new stuff. Constipation When a cat is constipated, he ll strain a lot when he tries to poop or won t be able to produce anything for the litter box. You don t need to worry if it only happens sometimes. But if it s more common for your pet, you should contact your vet. Cats can get constipated for a number of reasons, including: Over-grooming, which leads to extra hair in the digestive tract Kidney problems Feline megacolon -- when the colon gets very large and its muscles no longer squeeze, making hard, dry stool build up inside Something blocking their colon, such as string or bones Diets that don t have enough fiber Problems inside the colon, such as tumors or narrow places Spine problems or pain 6 (Continued on page 10)

9 Eye Care Seeing eye to eye with your cat may be one of the best things you ever do for her health. A good home eye exam just before grooming can clue you into any tearing, crust, cloudiness or inflammation that may indicate a health problem. Here are few simple tips to keep your kitty s eyes bright, healthy and on the prize-you! Home Inspection Face your cat in a brightly lit area and look her in the eyes. They should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball should be white. Her pupils should be equal in size. A Closer Look Roll down your kitty s eyelid gently with your thumb and take a look at the lid s lining. It should be pink, not red or white. What to Watch Out For How can you tell if there is something wrong with one or both of your cat s eyes? Look out for the following: Discharge Watering Red or white eyelid linings Crusty gunk in the corners of the eye Tear-stained fur Closed eye(s) Cloudiness or change in eye color Visible third eyelid Eye-Catching Behavior Certain body language will also alert you to possible eye distress. If your cat is constantly squinting or pawing at her eye area, give her eyes a good inspection. If you find any of the above symptoms, you should immediately call your vet. A Little Wipe Goes A Long Way Wipe away any crusty gunk from your cat s eyes with a damp cotton ball. Always wipe away from the corner of the eye, and use a fresh cotton ball for each eye. Snip away any long hairs that could be blocking her vision or poking her eyes. Try not to use eye washes or eye drops unless they ve been prescribed by your vet. If you notice unnatural discharge during your grooming session, consult your vet. Know Thy Eye Disorders The following eye-related disorders are commonly seen in cats: Conjunctivitis: One or both of your cat s eyes will look red and swollen, and there may be discharge. Third eyelid protrusion: If the third eyelid becomes visible or crosses your cat s eye, he may have a wound or may be suffering from diarrhea, worms or a virus. Keratitis: If your cat s cornea becomes inflamed, the eye will look cloudy and watery. Cataracts: This opacity on the eye is often seen in elderly and diabetic cats. Glaucoma: The cornea becomes cloudy and the eye enlarges due to an increased pressure in the eyeball. Bulging eye: Bulging can occur because of accident or trauma or an eye tumor. Retinal disease: Partial or total vision loss can happen when light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye degenerate. Watery eyes: The fur around your cat s eyes may be stained with tears because of blocked tear ducts or an overproduction of tears. Treating Eye Conditions Many feline eye disorders can be treated with vet-prescribed drops or ointments-your vet will show you how to apply eye and ear drops at home. Preventing Eye Problems The best way to prevent eye conditions is to make sure your cat gets all her vaccinations and has thorough check-ups. Please examine her eyes regularly and consult a vet if you find any abnormalities. Eye conditions that are left untreated can lead to impaired sight or even blindness. Ref: WebMD Veterinary Reference from the ASPCA 7

10 Breed Feature Siberians Appearance The Siberian cat is a large, hefty cat with males being somewhat larger than the females. They are slow growing, taking up to 5 years to reach their full size. They are semi-long haired with a triple coat including a dense soft undercoat, and an outercoat of thick, shiny "guard hairs" which gives the coat a waterproof quality. Their first full adult coat usually comes in the winter after their first birthday including a beautiful ruff around their head, making them look like little lions! They also have tufts of fur between their paw pads and brushes of fur coming out from their ears equipping them for snowy weather and beautiful "lynx tips" on their ears which helps to give them their wild look. The cat registries' Siberian breed standards go into more detail about exactly how a Siberian cat should look. As we show our cats in NSW CFA and previously in TICA these are the standards we aim for in our kittens. Click on the following links to see the standards: TICA Siberian Breed Standard NSW CFA Siberian Breed Standard WCF Siberian Breed Standard FIFe Siberian Breed Standard The Siberian cat comes in a rainbow of colours including brown, red, blue, cream, gold, silver, smoke, tortie, white, and colour point. Here at Snowgum, our cats have the genes to produce brown, silver, golden, blue, blue-golden, bluesilver, red, cream and torbie kittens. Some will be with white (like Indiana and Astra) and others without. All of our kittens will have a beautiful mackerel tabby (striped), classic tabby (blotched), spotted or shaded tabby pattern and beautiful green or gold and green eyes. For details and images of cat colours please see our Siberian Cat Colours page. Temperament Siberian cats are often described as having a "dog-like" personality. They are loyal, affectionate, playful and want to be your best friend. Our cats greet us at the door when we come home, follow us from room to room wanting to hang out where ever we are and help with what ever we are doing! Meadow even plays fetch like a dog! They are very intelligent cats and will quickly work out how to open doors and how to get their favourite toy from its hiding spot! They mix easily with other animals including dogs and because they are a gentle, loving cat they are also a great breed for families with small children. Our kids have grown up with our cats around them; my daughter's first word was her favourite cat's name, "Dasha". Some Siberians are lap cats and will loving nothing better than snuggling on your lap, others are sightly more independent and prefer to sit next to you on the sofa rather than right on your lap. Either way, they love to interact with you and will play with you for as long as you have the stamina! They will want to be involved with your every day activities and enjoy "helping" you with your chores or your reading or typing - a newspaper or keyboard is the best place for a Siberian to take a nap when you have some reading or writing to do! Lifespan An average lifespan for a Siberian cat is between 11 and 15 years. Some Siberians have however, been known to live 8 (Continued on page 9)

11 Breed Feature Siberians (Continued from page 8) 20+ years! Keep in mind that your kitten will be more likely to live a long live if it is fed a healthy low carbohydrate diet, given good vet care and kept away from the dangers of the roads. When considering buying a kitten you should be prepared to give it a loving home for the next decade or two. Buying a kitten is not something to be done on a whim; it is a commitment for the lifetime of the animal and should only be done after much consideration. Health The Siberian cat is one of the 3 breeds of "forest" cats, and is one of the oldest "natural" breeds of cats, meaning they are not a human developed breed created by crossing various other breeds. As a result, they are a robust healthy breed able to survive in harsh winters and with few known health problems. In recent years two genetic diseases have appeared in the breed: Polycystic Kidney Disease(PKD) and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Our cats have been DNA tested and are negative for the gene responsible for PKD. Unfortunately the genes responsible for HCM in Siberians has not yet been identified. DNA tests for HCM exist for the Maine Coon and Ragdoll breeds however these tests are not valid for testing Siberians. Performing an echocardiogram (ultrasound) on Siberian cats, is the only way of truly testing for the disease. Ultrasounds are not infallible as they are a point in time test however, they are the best tool available at present and provide some reasurrance that the breeding cat is healthy and free from the disease. Our cats' hearts are given echocardiograms by a specialist in veterinary cardiology, Niek Jozef Beijerink, DVM MS PhD Dipl ECVIM-CA (Cardiology). We have started an annual screening program to ensure our cats are free from this disease. We are also careful about choosing breeding cats from lines which have not had any reported HCM and we know the parents of our cats are all alive and healthy and are free from any symptoms of this condition. It is important to note that blood tests are not a valid method of identifying HCM, these are in fact only useful for identifying a cat in the late stages of heart failure. These tests should not therefore be used as a testing tool for a breeding program. History Siberian is the name given to Russia's native semi-longhaired cat. There is a lack of historical information about Siberian cats so many stories have developed over time to explain the breed's origin. Siberian cats were apparently first documented in the year 1000 though they were not a pedigreed breed at this stage, but rather were the mouse catchers in the streets and homes throughout Russia. 9 The Siberian cat was considered to be a large, solid cat with a waterproof coat and thick undercoat. Due to their appearance these cats could survive in the cold, severe climate. The cats were seen in a wide variety of colours. The modern Siberian as we know it, is the result of the development of a written "breed standard" for the cat and of the hard work and time of many breeders and judges. In the late 1980's the first imported cat breeds started to appear in

12 Breed Feature - Siberians (Continued from page 9) Russia and the first cat shows were held there. It was decided that a breed standard should be developed to distinguish these large, fluffy Russian cats from the other long haired cat breeds. The President of the Kotofei club, Olga Mironva developed the first Siberian breed description. A brown tabby and white Siberian stud Roman, born in 1987 was used as the basis for this first written standard. He appears in many pedigrees (including our Indiana's) and was one of the foundation cats for the breed. The WCF was the first international cat registry to accept the Siberian Cat, including the colour point Siberian, nicknamed the "Neva Masquerade". A blue tabby point with white stud called Mars born in 1988 was the founding colour point of the breed. Mars and Roman can be seen at the beginning of many Siberian pedigrees even today. In 1988 judges from abroad began to visit Russian shows and this sparked an international interest in the Siberian cat. The first Siberians entered Australia quite a bit later in 2003 from the US. There are now quite a number of Siberian cat breeders in Australia and the number is increasing every year as more people meet and fall in love with the wonderful Siberian breed. For a more detailed account of the history of the Siberian Cat Breed please follow this link to a history written by Dr. Irina Sadovnikova, WCF judge and Russian breeder of Siberian Cats: Siberian Cat History To ease your cat s constipation, your vet may suggest that you give him more fiber, such as by adding canned pumpkin to his regular food. Or she might tell you to change to food that s easier for your pet to digest. It also helps to make sure he gets more exercise and drinks more water so that waste will move through his system more readily. Symptom Appearance Frequency Possible causes Constipation Small, hard, dry poop Less than once a day Dehydration, megacolon, dietary issues Constipation Small, hard, dry poop that has a lot of hair Less than once a day Hairballs, over-grooming Constipation Thin, ribbon-like poop Less than once a day Colon problems, like a tumor Diarrhea Black, tarry, runny poop It varies Stomach or intestinal bleeding. Call the vet right away Diarrhea Smelly, pudding-like poop 2-3 times daily Food intolerances, inflammatory bowel disease Diarrhea Gooey poop filled with mucus Multiple times daily Too little fiber; colitis Diarrhea Soft, frothy, greasy poop with mucus It varies Parasites Ref: WebMD Veterinary Reference Reviewed by Amy Flowers, DVM on January 24,

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16 Social Media Policy and Guidlines POLICY Purpose This policy is designed to protect the interests of NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc (NSW CFA), its employees, members and workers (including voluntary workers). To this end, when engaging in social media, NSW CFA expects all persons to consider that they are representatives of NSW CFA and to take responsibility for ensuring that any references to NSW CFA, its activities or its members, are accurate and comply with all of NSW CFA s rules, procedures and codes of conduct. What is social media? Social media is online media that allows for interaction and/or participation. It is any online communication or activity where people can share information about, or that might impact on, NSW CFA, its members or members of any affiliated bodies who use our services or participate in any events run by NSW CFA or any of our affiliated bodies. Social Media includes, but is not limited to: Social networking sites eg Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Pinterest, Linkedin, Google Plus, Yammer; Video, slide and photo sharing websites and applications eg Youtube, Flickr, Slideshare, Instagram, Snapchat, Vine, Tumblr; Blogs, including corporate and personal blogs eg SharePoint; Microblogging sites eg Twitter, Tumblr, Wordpress; Wiki s and online collaborations eg Wikipedia; Forums, discussion boards and groups eg Google Groups, Facebook Groups, Whirlpool; VOD and podcasting eg SoundCloud; and Mobile applications and texting. Who does this policy apply to? This policy applies to all members, volunteers, employees and exhibitors of NSW CFA. GUIDELINES Whenever NSW CFA members, workers (including voluntary workers), employees and exhibitors interact on social media, in either an official or personal capacity, and in relation to activities concerning the cat fancy, the following guidelines must be followed: Ensure that you are aware of who you are representing it is important that readers of your posts do not misconstrue your personal comments as representing an official NSW CFA position; Abide by the Constitution, Procedures and Codes of Ethics of NSW CFA; Act in a way that falls within community expectations of good and appropriate manners; Be polite and respectful to NSW CFA, its members, employees, workers (including voluntary workers), affiliates and other associated parties including judges and workers; Do not criticise, disparage, or make derogatory or negative comments about NSW CFA, its members, workers (including voluntary workers), employees, affiliates, domestic or international judges either expressly or impliedly; Respond to others views respectfully; Do not harass, bully or intimidate; Do not make negative or adverse comments about the exhibits of another exhibitor or member of NSW CFA or any of its affiliates; Obtain written permission from NSW CFA before using the NSW CFA logo or posting any content on a social media platform or using any IT services to make statements or comments on behalf of NSW CFA or which might be construed as representing a position of or view held by NSW CFA; Respect copyright, privacy, financial disclosure and other applicable laws; Obtain permission from a judge prior to videoing judging at a show. Such permission may be by way of a general request prior to the commencement of judging; Obtain written permission from NSW CFA or any judge whose photo or video you plan to publish on social media. Such request and permission may be given by ; and Do not bring NSW CFA into disrepute or otherwise attract negative publicity. POLICY NON-COMPLIANCE While social media provides an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, celebrate successes and learn about the cat fancy, misuse of social media can have serious consequences for NSW CFA, its employees, workers (including voluntary workers) and members, and cause considerable distress. All reports of misuse of social media or contravention of this policy and guidelines will be investigated and disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with the Rules of NSW CFA Inc that relate to disciplinary action. 14 This policy has a commencement date of 1 June 2017

17 December 2017 March 2018 GROUP 1 Maine Coon Bz Db Gd Ch Coolcoons Strawberry Blonde B: F Cooper & M J Bailey O: P Cutting Norwegian Forest Cat Slv Db Gd Ch Bushkenheim Elska O/B: T Camp Persian Ch Royalglamour Cloud Nyne O/B: J Jay Ch Greencroft Justa Duchess B: S Greentree O: J Jay Gd Ch Greencroft Justa Duchess B: S Greentree O: J Jay Db Gd Ch Greencroft Justa Duchess B: S Greentree O: J Jay CCCA Ch & Gld Db Gd Ch & ACT Gd Ch Pokhara Chantilly Lace O/B: S Timmony CCCA Db Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch Greencroft Hot I Am B: S Greentree O: J Jay CCCA Tr Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch Greencroft Hot I Am B: S Greentree O: J Jay Nat Ch & CCCA Ruby Tr Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch & ACT Slv TGC Pokhara One In A Million O/B: S Timmony Ragdoll Ch Sempre Lady of Innocence O/B: H Scholte Gd Ch Sempre Lady Harriette O/B: H Scholte Siberian CCCA DGC, ACT Dia TGC, ACF AOE BZ GL DB GD CH (NSW), & NSW CFA Dia Db Gd Ch Babuschka Zeus B: C & P Cootes O: T Stewart GROUP 2 Oriental CCCA Tr Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch Sinopia Zoila B: E Schofield & K Maikara O: R & R Campbell CCCA Ruby Tr Gd Ch & Dia Db Gd Ch Braeside Kimbriella O/B: T & F Jupp Siamese Db Gd Ch Astraxalotte Ocean Wulf B: The Gallagher Family O: B Johnston GROUP 3 Burmese Ch Norlyn Magic O/B: N & L Varney Snowshoe Ch Skiboots Aurora B: Ms C Webb & Mrs L Webb O: K Smith GROUP 4 Domestic Ch Valentina O: C Carter NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc. Title Updates 15

18 Stewards List CLASSIFICATION SURNAME FIRST NAME PHONE ADDRESS Tutor BUCKLEY Mr Chris Werombi St Camden 2570 Tutor CUMMING Mrs Margaret Sketchley Pde New Lambton 2305 Tutor KINDRED Mrs Christine PO Box 995 Wahroonga 2076 Tutor LINDBERG Mr Chris PO Box 230 Inverell 2360 Tutor PRICE Mr Warren Lomond Cres Winston Hills 2153 Tutor STEPHENS Mr Garry /112 Colonial Dr, Bligh Park 2756 Tutor THOMAS Mrs Debbie debbie@nareira.com Tutor TSCHERNE Mrs Stephanie Birriga Avenue Bundanoon 2578 Tutor YELLAND Mrs Sharyn Stanley St Blacktown 2148 Accredited CAMERON Mrs Georgina Osburn Pl St Helens Park 2560 Accredited CAMERON Miss Jessica Spence Place St Helens Park 2560 Accredited DICKESON Mrs Jaen P0 Box 837 Tumut 2720 Accredited DUNN Mr Ian PO Box 195 Bexley 2207 Accredited FITZHENRY Mrs Julie Sherwood Rd Aldavilla 2440 Accredited FITZHENRY Mr Paul Sherwood Rd Aldavilla 2440 Accredited GERO Mrs Ruth First Ridge Rd, Smiths Lake 2428 Accredited GREENTREE Mrs Suzette Jenkyn Place Bligh Park 2756 Accredited GREENTREE Miss Joanne PO Box 47 Windsor 2756 Accredited GROOM Mrs Heidi Freebody Close South Windsor 2756 Accredited LANE Mrs Annette Greenlea Cres Coffs Harbour 2450 Accredited NOLDART Miss Reece /87-91 Doncaster Ave Kensington 2033 Accredited THWAITES Miss Lynne Sherwood Rd Aldavilla 2440 Accredited TOMLINSON Mr Hugh Watson Road Griffith 2680 Steward BRISLAND Toni toni.brisland@gmail.com Steward BROWN Marcelle Putty Rd East Kurrajong 2758 Steward CAMP Tracey tracey.camp@bigpond.com Steward CANNON Marianne cannonmj@bigpond.com Steward GALLAGHER Lee Townhead Cres Singleton 2330 Steward GILL Lenita Keene St Baulkham Hills 2153 Steward GRAYSON Michelle mishgr@gmail.com Steward KEEVERS Lyn lyn_keevers@bigpond.com Steward MINARD Lyn Pemberton Blvd Lisarow 2250 Steward WHITE Mr Ben swiftabys@bigpond.com Probationary MEREDITH Keith PO Box 138 The Northern Rd Bringelly 2556 Probationary DOUST Janet janet.doust@telstra.com Probationary GALLAGHER Charlotte lee.gallager1@pacific.net.au Probationary MARTIN Melanie suchi@burmeseaustralia.com Probationary MCGRATH Cathy tc.mcgrath@bigpond.com.au Probationary OSBORNE Linda esmalinpersians@gmail.com 16

19 2018 Show Calendar DATE CLUB PHONE SHOW TYPE APRIL 14 & 15 April Royal Bathurst Show All Breed 21 April NSWCFA State Show All Breed 28 & 29 April Coffs Harbour Show Society All Breed 29 April Abyssinian Breeders Cat Club Abyssinian/Somali MAY 5 May Armidale & New England Cat Club All Breed 12 May MIA Cat Club All Breed 19 May ACT Birman Show (1) All Breed 26 May Kempsey Kat Klub All Breed JUNE 9 & 10 June ACF National SA (2) All Breed 16 June Federal Cat Club All Breed 23 June ACT Longhair Show (1) All Breed JULY 1 July Southern Highlands Forest Cat Club All Breed 8 July Birman Cat Club Longhair 14 July Western Districts Cat Society All Breed 21 & 22 July CCCA National Qld (2) All Breed 28 July Maclean Show Society All Breed AUGUST 4 August Ku Ring Gai/Longhair/Himalayan Cat Clubs / / Longhair 4 August Abyssinian Cat Club Shorthair & Companion 18 August Newcastle & Hunter Valley Cat Club All Breed 25 August Capital Cats/ACT Breeders (1) All Breed SEPTEMBER 1 September Branxton Wine Country Cat Club All Breed 8 September ACT Forest Cat Club Show (1) All Breed 15 September NSW CFA Fundraiser Show All Breed 22 September Temora Show Society All Breed 29 September North Coast All Breeds Cat Club All Breed OCTOBER 6 October Blue Point Siamese Society All Breed 13 October Oriental Cat Club All Breed 20 October North Coast Show Society Lismore All Breed NOVEMBER 3 November All Breeds Desexed Cat Club All Breed Desexed NOTE (1) & (2) (ACT shows, ACF Nationals shows and CCCA National shows are not included in the NSW CFA COTY 17

20 List of Affiliated Cat Clubs Group Clubs Contact Abyssinian and Somali Cat Club Mr M Sansom 42 Lincoln Road, Port Macquarie The Abyssinian Breeder Club of Australia Ms W Newton swiftabys@bigpond.com Blue Point Siamese Society Mrs M Camarsh 10 Palmer Road, Woolgoolga Ku-Ring-Gai Cat Club Ms D Cameron 8 Spence Place, St Helens Park Oriental Cat Club Mrs L Roberts 24 Lake Heights Road Lake Heights 2502 Silver Cat Club of Australia Miss L Osborne 246 McCaffrey Drive, Rankin Park The Birman Cat Club of Australia Ms M Grayson 9 Athel Tree Crescent, Bradbury The Burmese Cat Society of Australasia Inc. Mrs S Thomas 56 Robinia Grove, Garden Suburb The Himalayan Cat Club Mrs H McManus 16 Tate Cres, Horningsea Park The Longhair Cat Association Mrs S Tscherne 34 Birriga Avenue,Bundanoon All Breeds Clubs & Societies Contact All Breeds Desexed Cat Club of Australasia Mrs K Gill 9 Keene Street, Baulkham Hills Armidale & New England Cat Club Mrs L Keevers PO Box 558 Armidale NSW Branxton Wine Country Cat Club Mrs D Wenham 412 Dalwood Rd Branxton NSW Federal Cat Club of Australasia Mrs M Camarsh 10 Palmer Road, Woolgoolga Kempsey Kat Klub Mrs J Fitzhenry 66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Cat Club Mrs C Tomlinson 33 Watson Road, Griffith Newcastle and Hunter Valley Cat Club Mrs F Jupp 61 Curtin St, East Maitland North Coast All Breeds Cat Club Mrs J Fitzhenry 66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey Southern Highlands Forest Cat & All Breeds Club Ms M Grayson 9 Athel Tree Crescent Bradbury Tamworth & District Cat Club Mrs R Rogers 29 Dorothy Avenue, Kootingal Western Districts Cat Society Miss J Greentree PO Box 47 Windsor Affiliated Agricultural Societies Contact Bathurst A H & P Association PO Box 92 Bathurst NSW Coffs Harbour Show Society PO Box 219 Coffs Harbour Goulburn AP & H Society Ms L Vahland PO Box 5052 Lyneham ACT Maclean Show Society PO Box 175 Maclean NSW North Coast Show Society - Lismore Mrs J Fitzhenry 66 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla via Kempsey Temora Show Society Mrs E Swanston PO Box 32 Temora

21 Notices Members There is one account only for direct deposits for OFFICE PROCEDURES: Bank details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: A/C: Unless stated otherwise for specific shows or events, please be advised this is the only NSW CFA banking account. When renewing annual memberships, members are reminded to advise the office with their receipt number, amount and date paid via to confirm payment. ALL PAPERWORK must be sent in to the office with proof of deposit being made within 48 hours and failure to comply with this simple procedure will result in direct deposits no longer being accepted. NSW CFA Website Breeder Listings 2018 RENEWAL FEES Text Listing (approx 50 words) $26.00 Pictures (saved as jpg files) $ 5.00 p/p Alteration to listing after renewal has been paid $10.00 New Listings (text & pic) or alterations are to be ed to the Office This is due by 31st December each year Associate members are most welcome to list their cattery details on the NSW CFA Website Breeders Pages REMINDERS All services must be PREPAID and will not be accepted otherwise. Additional costs may be incurred if payment is not prepaid. When registering litters, it is the breeder s responsibility to enter the Date of Service on the Litter Registration Application Any articles or photos for the June journal need to send to the office by end of May 19

22 Advertising in Catching Up Advertising All commercial and member advertising enquiries should be directed to: Joanne Greentree - jaygee.jo@gmail.com Full Page - $150 Half Page - $100 Quarter Page - $ 65 Cattery Cards - $ 60 per year Notice to Advertisers The Trade Practices Act 1974 came into force on October 1st It is the advertiser s responsibility to ensure advertisements submitted for publication comply with the Act and that the provisions of the Act are strictly complied with. In cases of doubt, advertisers are asked to seek legal advice before submitting advertising material. The Editorial Committee reserves the right to withhold publication of any material whatsoever. Views and opinions expressed in this journal are those of the correspondents and contributors concerned and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Committee, printers or publishers. Names and addresses of correspondents may be withdrawn from publication on request but must be supplied to the Editor. Disputes From time to time, members refer matters to the NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc (NSW CFA) when it is not appropriate. For example, disputes between members in relation to the sale of cats are usually private matters to be determined by the contractual arrangements between members. Disputes on such matters should be resolved by the courts, not by NSWCFA. Members are requested to refrain from referring matters to NSW CFA which are a private or domestic matter or which should be properly resolved by the Courts. Members should be aware that the Consumer Claims Tribunal is available to resolve many disputes in the relation to the supply of goods to a consumer and NSWCFA recommends that matters that fall within the jurisdiction of that Tribunal and which cannot be resolved personally should be referred to that Tribunal.

23 Scale of Fees (from 1st July 2016) 1/7-30/6 31/12 to 30/6 Du«1" July each y«ar MEMBERSHIP NEW NEW Half Yearly RENEWAL Single $74 $53 $58 Dual $95 $74 $79 Family $100 $79 $84 Junior $42 $29 $37 Pensioner/single $42 $29 $37 Pensioner/dual $58 $37 $53 Associate (persons over 18 years who do not reside in NSW) $47 $32 $37 Catching Up (journal) subscription (2 issues, non-members only) $37 $37 BREEDERS PREFIX Application for Registration of a Breeders Prefix $42 Application for annual renewal of Prefix (due 1 July each year) $21 Application for Transfer of a Breeders Prefix $21 AFFILIATED CLUB FEES New Members $215 Renewals - Both All Breeds Clubs and Specialist Clubs $142 LITTER REGISTRATION - Must be made within 4 months of the date of birth $11 KITTEN REGISTRATION Once the initial cost of the litter registration has been made the cost to register each kitten individually is 1 kitten from a litter $3 2 kittens from the same litter $6 3 kittens from the same litter $9 4 kittens from the same litter $13 5 kittens from the same litter $16 6 kittens from the same litter $19 >6 kittens from the same litter fee = Litter registration $ $ $3 00 for each kitten in excess of 6 Subsequent application for registration of a kitten (ie when a kitten from the same litter is already registered) Copy per one side of Certificate for each Certificate $6 Application within 12 months of birth fee per kitten $14 Application after 12 months from birth and within 24 months - fee per kitten $35 (NB Kittens will not be registered after 24 months from the date of birth) Non-members Members APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A COMPANION KITTEN/CAT $23 $15 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A TRANSFER/LEASE Within 6 months of transfer $23.00 $12.00 $23 $12 After 6 months of transfer $46.00 $35.00 $46 $35 DUPLICATE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (Statutory Declaration to be submitted with application) $18 $18 RE-REGISTRATION of interstate or overseas cat (Onginal certified pedigree and registration to be submitted) [NOTE: after 6 months of transfer - a LATE FEE of $24.00 will apply) $24 Interstate At least one parent on database $37 $26 Neither parent on database $47 $37 Overseas At least one parent on database $74 $53 Neither parent on database $95 $74 INTERSTATE STUD CAT (Certified pedigree to be submitted) Breeder fee to record pedigree $26 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES (Original Certificate of Registration to be submitted with application) CH, GD CH & DB GD CH Certificate & Registration update $26 $19 Bronze, Silver & Gold DB GD CH Certificate & Registration update $32 $26 Additional Charge for Ribbon (all title levels) $12 $12 AMENDED REGISTRATION (Original Certificate of Registration to be submitted with application) Colour (kittens under 9 months or cats over 9 months with Colour Change application) $18 $12 Sex Change (female to male or male to female) $18 $12 Neuter/Spay. Interstate Title. Microchip $12 $6 EXTENDED PEDIGREE Cat plus 5 generations $53 $47 Cat plus 8 generations $74 $68 CATTERY ITEMS lank Pedigree Forms $2 Stud Service Agreement Forms $2 Litter Record Book $7 Stud Service Record Book $7 Printout of cattery Stock(only applicable to the Breeder) $12 Contact the office for more information office@nswcfa asn au phone: Note That All Charges Must be Prepaid Receipts Will be issued Only if Requested

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