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    The Cat Fanciers' Association is aware of the disturbing "bonsaikitten" web site and shares your concern and anguish over the content of this site. Complete information on what is being done to have this site taken down can be found on The Humane Society of the United States web site.


    A new breed article is now available! An historical breed article on the Somali (March 2000 Cat Fanciers' Almanac) is now on our site. May 2001


    Feline Structure: Recognizing Normal and Abnormal. CFA's Health Committee has put together a series of informational pages on how to recognize "normal" and "abnormal" in the structure of a feline body. These descriptions and drawings are offered as an educational tool to help develop and refine the ability of cat fanciers to recognize and select against undesirable and potentially harmful physical characteristics. April 2001


    A new breed article is now available! An historical breed article on the Cornish Rex (November 1999 Cat Fanciers' Almanac) is now on our site. We have also listed a new breed book on the Cornish Rex (available through our Amazon bookstore). February 2001


    According to our 2000 registration statistics, the top 10 most popular breeds are:

    1. Persian (all colors, including Himalayan)
    2. Maine Coon
    3. Siamese
    4. Exotic
    5. Abyssinian
    6. Oriental (Longhair and Shorthair)
    7. Birman
    8. American Shorthair
    9. Scottish Fold (Longhair and Shorthair)
    10. Burmese

    February 2001



    We have developed a series of CFA logo buttons that can be downloaded and placed on any web site as a link back to the CFA web site. Please feel free to download and use any of the buttons we have available. February 2001


    The Twenty-Third Annual Winn Feline Foundation Dinner and Symposium on Feline Health will be held at The Pittsburgh Hilton, Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, June 21, 2001. Topics will be "Feline Diabetes Mellitus: The Carnivore Connection" and "Treatment of Feline Diabetes Mellitus With a High Protein Diet and Acarbose". February 2001


    We have a new breed article available! An historical breed article on the Scottish Fold (October 1999 Cat Fanciers' Almanac) is now on our site. January 2001


    Special
    Books are now available through the CFA bookstore on Amazon.com!

    Cat Care Books - We have a list of a books on a variety of cat care topics on our Caring for Cats page.

    Breed Specific Books - To enable those interested in finding out more about specific breeds, we have a listing of books on each of our Breed Profile pages.


    CFA International Cat Show Winners! We now have a show report and photos of the winners at the November 17-19 CFA International Cat Show held in Kansas City, Missouri. Over 1,300 cats from around the world competed for honors at this truly international event. December 2000


    Cats! Wild to Mild
    The CATS! Wild to Mild exhibit is now in Mesa, Arizona! The Los Angeles Natural History Museum's CATS! Wild to Mild exhibit will be at the Mesa Southwest Museum, 53 N. Mcdonald, Mesa, AZ from October 7, 2000 to May 13, 2001. November 2000


    The First Edition of "The Wonderful World of Cats" poster is hot off the press. Formerly offered only to professionals such as vets, breeders and shelters, this full color poster is stunning, fascinating and informative. Order your copy today! April 2000

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