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2nd Issue 2018
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Gaynor Saxon 272 Kennedy Road Napier 06 842 1011 flashcatseditor@gmail.com ADVERTISING Alex Ladyman marketing@nzcf.com SECRETARY Chris Lowe secretary@nzcf.com 07 533 4347 TREASURER Marion Petley 259B Mill Road, Otaki 5512 06 364 6314 marion.petley@xtra.co.nz
The Official Publication of the New Zealand Cat Fancy Inc. Issue 67 Inside this issue
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Meet the new EC Members
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Breeder’s Blog
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Heart Disease in Cats
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Owning a Cat Lowers the Risk of Strokes
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Are Owners Poisoning their Cats
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The Savitsky Cats
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Annual Awards winners Celebrate
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Why do Cats Sneeze / Vomit
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Bureaucats - Their History
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CHERJON FARGO 2018 NATIONAL SHOW SUPREME
Owned and bred by John and Cheryl Stringfellow
“How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.” - Robert A. Heinlein (authoR, Red Planet)
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CHAIR CHAT
FROM THE EDITOR Hello everyone, welcome to the Show issue of Flash Cats 2018.
As you are aware this is my first report as the New Chair for NZCF.
The show season is half way through already, time flies. We wish all our cats and kittens the best of luck for the rest of the year, I know they are all loved and well cared for and all go home winners.
The new members of the Executive Council have been inducted into their new positions. We have a Council with four new members, who are keen to get on with the work at hand and take on their responsibilities with vigour.
Congratulation to all our annual winners, I believe the Awards dinner and National Show was a big success. Our cover cat this issue is Cherjon Fargo, 2018 National Show Supreme, Fargo is owned and bred by John and Cheryl Stringfellow, well done... Lots of work goes into creating Flash Cats and we are always on the lookout for new and exciting articles, handy hints that may be of help to our breeders with breeding problems, and with the health and care of our all our pets in mind. Let us know of any topic you may wish to read about and we will do our best to source or reprint anything you send us. Let me say once again, that we always welcome and need the input from our membership, so please... get involved, send in your stories, anecdotes, or health advice you feel we need to publish to us at flashcatseditor@gmail.com Again I stress that our articles are for your reading enjoyment only. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of the writings and emphasize that you should always check with your vet first before acting on any advice you read in the articles. I would like to thank Zena Pigden for her ongoing contribution o informative and interesting articles. Finally, grab a cuppa, put your feet up and do enjoy this issue of Flash Cats.
From taking the position of Chair the first two things that I see as the highest priority is the need to deal with the negativity and backstabbing that has gone on. I have made it clear in my speech at the first EC meeting that bullying must stop and that this will be dealt with if it continues. Can I stress the need to be considerate of others and remember that this is our hobby and that we are all in it for the fun we derive for this? The second thing I want to see change is the culture of the Cat Fancy, it is time for a change, time to be positive and support one another. I want to bring a Can-Do attitude to the Council and I know they support this as we look to be more supportive to our members where it is possible to do so. A special moment for me was handing out the Awards at the Annual Awards Dinner and to see the delight on the winners faces, this was also the same for the National Top 10’s at the Cat Show over Queens Birthday Week-end, what a thrill it was to see the joy on the winners faces. I would like to make mention, as have other NZCF Chairs before me that all our members need to be mindful of the NZCF Breeders Code of Conduct, Judges Code of Conduct and the Members Code of Conduct. They are all to be found under Downloads on the NZCF Website.
David Colley NZCF CHAIR
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NZCF MEETING DATES
July 27-29th 2018 November 16-18 2018 February 2019 to be confirmed FLASH CATS CLOSE-OFF DATES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS March Issue - 30 January 2019 June Issue - 30 April 2019 September Issue - 30 July 2018 December Issue - 30 October 2018 Contact Gaynor Saxon (Editor)
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NZCF Notices NZCF EXECUTIVE MEMBERS CONTACTS Congratulations to the newly elected members to the Execvutive Council . As per the AGM 2018 the members and portfolios are as follows. Chairperson Vice Chairperson Information Technology Breed Standards Advisory Council Marketing & Publications Judges/Shows
David Colley Alex Ladyman Marie Prendergast Ross Townshend Alex Ladyman Sheree Russell
Breeders & Registrations
Jo Woodrow
chairperson@nzcf.com vice.chairperson@nzcf.com IT@nzcf.com ross.townshend1@gmail.com marketing@nzcf.com judges@nzcf.com shows@nzcf.com breeders_registrations@nzcf.com
ATTENTION HANDLERS/ STEWARDS
HANDLERS/STEWARDS COURSES NZCF Handlers/Stewards Course - Jan/Feb 2019
Stewards and Handlers information on the NZCF website
Are you interested in becoming a qualified NZCF Handler or Steward???
Could all current NZCF Stewards and Handlers please go and check your information is up to date on the Stewards and Handlers list.
If there is enough interest courses could be organised in the following areas in Jan/Feb 2019
The list can be found on the Judges tab at the top of the page.
- Te Awamutu/Hamilton - Palmerton North - Christchurch
If you are on the list and wish to be removed or are qualified and not on the list please let me know at judges@nzcf.com
Estimated cost is $40 for one course or $60 for the combined Handlers/Stewards course.
Sheree Russell Judges Portfolio Manager
Don’t be shy its lots of fun. If you think you might be interested please contact me with your name and preferred area at judges@ nzcf.com
NOTICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP FROM THE NZCF CHAIR, DAVID COLLEY In August 2017, the Executive Council of NZCF suspended Bronwyn Main as a Senior Short Hair Cat Judge over concerns that Ms Main had agreed to judge at the 2017 FASA Show in Adelaide without an NZCF approved contract. A dispute arose between the parties in respect of the suspension. It has been accepted that Ms Main tried to have her contract sent by email for NZCF approval but, unfortunately, there was a technological error which meant the contract was never received. We advise that NZCF and Ms Main have resolved their differences. NZCF has uplifted the suspension completely and there will be no record of such a suspension ever happening. NZCF acknowledges the efforts of Ms Main and her husband Ross Townshend to work through the issues with NZCF to reach a resolution. David Colley NZCF Chair
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MEET THE NEW E XECUTIVE C OUNCIL M EMBERS ALEX LADYMAN
Marketing & Publication portfolio The New Zealand Cat Fancy is an organization filled with passionate people and I am honoured to have been chosen to assist in the running of this organization. I am thrilled to have become a member of the Executive Council and I hope to do well in my duties. I currently hold the positions of Vice Chairperson and the manager of the Marketing and Publications portfolio. To the former, I hope to bring my commercial and legal perspective that will hopefully assist in my decision-making. It has been very enjoyable working with the Chairperson, David Colley, over the past few weeks and I look forward to continuing working with him. To the latter, I hope to bring my administrative and organizational
SHEREE RUSSELL
Shows & Judges Portfolio Hello everyone, To start with I would like to thank those who supported me in the latest EC elections, I am simply overwhelmed by the faith members have shown that you have in me. For those who don’t know me I live in the Waikato on a little life style block with my husband George who works for a big Freighting Company, Ragdolls and Bo the dog. I am lucky enough to work very close to home in the office of a farm contracting business. I have four adult children, whose ages range from 23-19 years. The eldest, Kimberley is completing the last year of the Master in Building Science Programme at Victoria University of Wellington, Ben who is a farming engineer, and is getting married at the end of this year, and twins Samantha who works for ACC and Tim who is completing his engineering apprenticeship this year. When I’m not doing cat things which isn’t
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skills. I am currently exploring the viability of a number of initiatives to increase exposure of the Cat Fancy to a broader audience. A key issue needing to be addressed is the decline in membership numbers. With increased competition for the public’s discretionary time we must work harder to maintain a strong Cat Fancy. I hope my ideas will contribute to the continuance of the Cat Fancy.
the more we have, the better initiatives we can pursue. We are a society working towards a common goal – we should support each other where we can in order to achieve that goal.
On a side note, another area I wish to explore is the development of animal law in New Zealand. Some readers may be unaware of the moves made by local councils regulating cat ownership. I believe the Cat Fancy could play a larger role in the advocacy of the welfare and protection of cats. I am constantly learning in this role, and I look forward to hearing people’s suggestions and ideas. While not all ideas will be able to be implemented,
very often these days I love gardening, baking and doing a wide range of dancing – Irish, Scottish Country, Rock N Roll, Ball Room, Tap and Jazz.
Lets make the rest of this show season fun and enjoyable for all and remember we all take home the best cat on the day; our fur babies!
In my position as Show Portfolio manager I am looking forward to receiving ideas from NZCF members and exhibitors on how we can make shows more interesting and exciting for all, and how we can encourage new exhibitors to join us. As Judges Portfolio manager I aim to organise Handler and Steward courses in early 2019 for both the North and South Island. As you all know, the more people who can put their hand up to assist on show day, the easier it can be for clubs to hold shows. If you think you may be interested in attending this course, please contact me, and if enough interest is shown I will get something organised. Once again thank you to all, I am really looking forward to being able to work with my fellow EC members as we strive to keep NZCF moving forward for it members.
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JO WOODROW
Breeders & Registrations Portfolio Firstly, my humble thanks to all the members who voted for me and supported my decision to stand for election to the Executive Council. I really appreciate that support and am proud to represent the South Island which has been sadly lacking support in recent years. One of the first suggestions I made was to move the quarterly meetings around the country to give all NZCF Members the opportunity to attend and observe a meeting and I have also suggested that we encourage an open dialogue at these meetings with members – a Q&A session perhaps? This will give us the chance to hear firsthand of the concerns, ideas and views of our membership. I also intend to hold open meetings in Christchurch just prior to each quarterly meeting to again, give a voice to the members so the EC can work towards delivering an efficient, approachable and effective committee, united in the bettering of the NZCF both in NZ and abroad. Secondly, I am proud to support the Breeders on this portfolio. At the end of the day, Breeders and exhibitors are the ‘client’ in this relationship. I will always act in the best interests of the Cat Fancy and its members however I will say that even in the short time I’ve been responsible for this portfolio, I have been dismayed by some of the behaviours of our breeders when selling kittens. May I take this opportunity to remind you of the Breeders Code of Ethics contract you signed when you received your prefixes.
MARIE PRENDERGAST
Information/Technology Portfolio Hello everyone. I want to sincerely thank everyone that took time to vote in the latest EC election. I am so grateful to all those who voted for me and gave me a 3 year position on the EC!......thank you!!!!!!! I hope I can serve the NZCF membership well over the next 3 years. I go to quite a few shows each season, so if you want to have a chat please feel free to come and see me. I would like to think that all of the new fresh faces on the EC are very approachable and willing to take the NZCF forward and make it work for all our members. I have been tasked with the IT portfolio on the EC and I hope I can further bring to life the initiatives that Debs Armishaw has set in motion and make the NZCF website and tools within that modern, safe and easy for everyone to use. I still have to learn a
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There are clear guidelines and expectations outlined in this document and some of you are failing to achieve them. Taking deposits for unborn kittens, failing to provide correct documentation to owners, sending kittens to new homes that are ill or failing to thrive, not providing refunds when agreed and omitting to register kittens either correctly or at all are some of the key complaints I am seeing and these are easily preventable. The Breeders Code of Conduct is available for download of the NZCF website or if you require another printed copy to be sent to you, please email me at breeders_registrations@nzcf.com and I will arrange this. In the future, I will be developing a Performance Improvement Plan for breeders receiving complaints to help identify the issues and build an achievable and measurable process to resolve current and hopefully prevent further complaints. This will be a work in progress and will require constant reflection and tweaking but I believe in using the ‘carrot’ before the ‘stick’. That said, there has already been a breeder removed from the Breeders List on the NZCF website until they resolve some urgent issues following a number of months of emails, telephone calls and texts attempting to help them.
Finally I will sign off by asking that you all remain patient and understanding while your new EC beds in and finds their feet. It’s a huge task to undertake and somewhat overwhelming! We are eternally grateful to the outbound EC for their guidance and support and equally our longsuffering Secretary Chris Lowe who is being bombarded by our silly questions and queries but handles them all with clarity, good humour and efficiency. Thank you Chris! Please do not hesitate to contact me via email at breeders_registrations@nzcf.com or by phone on 0211377028 if you prefer. I may not be able to help you immediately but I will do my best.
All I ask is that if either myself, the Secretary or our National Disputes Coordinator, John Lloyd contacts you to discuss an issue, please respond promptly and respectfully. We are trying to help you but you must be prepared to help yourself.
lot about what is involved in the portfolio, but hopefully it will become clearer over the next few months. As show secretary of the Auckland Cat Club, I have used the NZCF show program several times and I would personally love to get the little bugs fixed in there and get more clubs to use this fabulous tool. It is a great tool and it really makes managing show entries and paperwork very easy.
ing but fun job. I currently also hold the treasurers position. I have additionally been secretary for the Maine Coon Cat Club for several years.
I have been involved with domestic cats for a long time, and had a ragdoll for about 16 years, but I got my first pure bred Maine Coon in 2011, and started showing and fell in love with it. I joined the Auckland Cat Club around that time… In 2013 I started breeding Maine Coons. It is a fantastic hobby and I love my cats, I love breeding Maine Coons and I love going to shows. I have been involved with the committee of Auckland Cat Club, I think, since 2012 or 2013, and I have been Show Secretary for the last 3 full show seasons. It is a challeng-
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BREEDERS BLOG By Zena Pigden Recently one of my ex-breeding cats, Cowboy, (Gold Double Grand Champion Shiningwater Lonesome Cowboy) died suddenly at age 10 ½, of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM is a known issue in Maine Coons (along with several other breeds) and we have been getting our breeding and ex-breeding cats assessed for heart health since we started breeding Maine Coons in 1998. Cowboy’s heart was normal when he was scanned by a cardiology specialist at age 8. Other breeding cats have also had clear scans at similar or slightly younger ages. So we could be forgiven for thinking (as we did) that it was very unlikely that we had HCM in our lines. That was wrong. What we have is a late developing form of HCM. In 2013, Cowboy’s father Romeo (Gradach Ferdiad) was found dead at age 12 (after no preceding symptoms). His owners had forgotten that I would have liked to get his heart assessed after death to check for HCM so we didn’t have a diagnosis and at the time, with no other reports of any descendants with HCM I didn’t worry too much. Then, last year, a Romeo daughter, Licorice, developed heart symptoms at age 11 and died a few months later (post mortem analysis of her heart confirmed HCM). Cowboy was scanned again at age 10 and he was found to have mild HCM. Clearly the HCM is not a secondary condition to something else (like kidney failure) but is a hereditary condition that has been passed down at least one generation. Typically it seems to show itself at between 10 & 12 years of age. We have yet to find out if Cowboy’s son Finn (Gold Dble Gr Ch Shiningwater Kendry P) or Licorice’s daughters (Shiningwater Ligeia and Shiningwater Lillian) inherited the gene (last scans were clear).
I’ve chosen to be very open on our Shiningwater/Kittycourt Facebook about our losses to HCM. I believe people with descendants of the affected cats , and prospective buyers have the right to know about this possibility. When kitten buyers ask about hereditary conditions in my cats, or about expected lifespan, I tell them that we now know that we have a late appearing HCM that may turn up in descendants. And I give expected lifespan as 12-15 years rather than (as I used to), around 15 years. Interestingly, this has not scared off buyers – I still have a massive waiting list for Maine Coons. Many people seem to feel it is acceptable (as in some larger dog breeds) that this breed may have a shorter lifespan (and of course if their Maine Coon actually lives to 15 or older because they don’t have HCM and remain healthy, they won’t mind a bit). In general, it seems as if people are willing to accept that a breed may have certain genetic issues – provided the breeder is taking all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of these occurring.
So what does this mean? Is there even any point to testing if this can happen? It’s very disappointing when you do all the right things to find that actually there still may be a problem in your lines. And then – what do you tell current or prospective owners? Will being open scare away buyers or disappoint (or unnecessarily distress) current owners? There’s not much we can do to eliminate this particular problem because it shows up years after a cat has had a breeding career and there is no DNA test for this particular variant of HCM. But through testing, what we do know is that we don’t seem to have the earlier developing forms of HCM in our lines – and that’s backed up by the fact that we also haven’t had reports of heart issues in our ex-kittens. So yes, it is worth testing for slow developing conditions because at least we can minimise the incidence of variants that cause disease at a young age.
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HEART DISEASE IN CATS OVERVIEW Heart disease in cats is caused most often by a condition known as cardiomyopathy. In this syndrome, the muscles of the heart become unable to perform normally. As cardiomyopathy progresses it may lead to heart failure (inability of the heart to circulate blood normally through the body) or other serious consequences. There are three types of primary cardiomyopathy in cats hypertrophic, restrictive, and dilated. Cardiomyopathies primarily affect adult cats andalthough all cats are susceptible, a genetic predisposition for the disease has been shown in Maine Coons, Ragdolls, and in some American shorthair cats there are other breeds that are also affected. Most heart disease in cats is hereditary. Most cases of heart disease in cats are not linked to lifestyle, diet, or home care. Unfortunately, cardiomyopathy is progressive. Most cases of feline heart disease do not exhibit a strong response to treatment. Although some cats with cardiomyopathy never show symptoms or develop heart failure, others die from the condition. SYMPTOMS Cats with mild heart disease often do not show any signs of illness. As the disease progresses, however, symptoms of heart failure may develop rapidly. Symptoms of heart failure include: • • • • •
Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing Coughing Weakness Lethargy Decreased appetite and weight loss
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Cardiomyopathy and heart disease in cats are believed to be largely hereditary. Maine Coons, Persians, and Siamese cats are at increased risk. Mature cats are more likely to suffer from advanced heart disease than young cats. Hyperthyroidism can contribute to and exacerbate heart disease in cats. A diet with inadequate amounts of the amino acid taurine has been linked to one type of cardiomyopathy in cats. High quality commercial diets in developed countries are supplemented with taurine. Therefore, diet-related cardiomyopathy is very rare in developed countries.
painful and difficult to treat. Many cats are euthanized after suffering this complication. Cats with heart disease are at increased risk of complications from anesthesia. Cats with cardiomyopathy have difficulty tolerating stress. They may succumb to stress from heat, car travel, grooming, or veterinary procedures. Cats with heart disease sometimes die suddenly from acute massive heart failure.
DIAGNOSIS Cardiomyopathy is diagnosed through a combination of physical examination and diagnostic tests including electrocardiogram (ECG), X-rays, and ultrasound (echocardiogram). Blood and urine tests usually are run to evaluate for thyroid disease and other concurrent illnesses. Some cats with heart disease have a heart murmur that can be detected during a physical exam. Many others, however, exhibit no outward signs of disease. Because of this, many cases of cardiomyopathy are not diagnosed until the disease is advanced.
COMPLICATIONS Some cats with mild cardiomyopathy never develop symptoms or suffer consequences from the disease. Unfortunately, many others ultimately develop heart failure. Many cats with cardiomyopathy die as a result of the condition. Cardiomyopathy can cause blood clots to form in the heart and then flow into the rear legs of cats. This leads to sudden paralysis of one or both hind legs. This serious complication is extremely
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TREATMENT
Although some cats show clinical improvement when treatment is implemented, many others do not show a marked response to the treatments listed above. Because of this, treatment of heart disease in cats is often frustrating and unrewarding.
Cats with heart disease should not be placed in stressful situations. They should not be exposed to extreme heat.
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Medications are often prescribed to improve the function of the heart.
For cats with symptoms of heart failure, success of therapy is based primarily upon its effect on the symptoms.
Cats in heart failure may receive medications such as furosemide (LasixÂŽ) to remove fluid from the lungs.
Cats with heart disease require follow-up X-rays and echocardiograms at periodic intervals. Regular blood tests are recommended to assess the function of other organs in the body.
Fluid-filled areas of the chest or abdomen may be drained manually by veterinarians. Small quantities of aspirin may be prescribed to reduce the likelihood of blood clot formation and paralysis of the hind legs. If present, thyroid disease is treated to reduce its effects on the heart.
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OWNING A CAT
'Cuts Stroke Risk by a Third'
Cat owners have a much reduced chance of developing strokes by a third reseachers have found... Scientists said that having a cat helped to relieve stress and anxiety, which is known to help protect against heart disease by lowering blood pressure and reducing the heart rate. The study looked at 4,435 adults aged between 30 and 75, about half of whom owned a cat. The findings, presented at a stroke conference in America, showed that 3.4 per cent of the cat owners died from a heart attack over 10 years. Among the group who had never owned a cat the rate was 5.8 per cent. Cat owners still had a much reduced chance of developing strokes or heart attacks when researchers took account of other factors known to trigger heart disease, including high cholesterol levels, smoking and diabetes. Prof Adnan Qureshi, from the Minnesota University, who carried out the study, said he was surprised by the strength of the effect that owning a cat appeared to have. "The logical explanation may be that cat ownership relieves stress and anxiety and subsequently reduces the risk of heart disease." He believes one reason could be that stroking the pet could cut the level of stress-related hormones in the blood. Reducing stress is known to help protect against heart disease by lowering blood pressure and reducing the heart rate. But Prof Qureshi added that the type of person who owned a cat was usually already fairly stress-free and at low risk of heart disease. Sourced from an article written by Kate Devlin, Medical Correspondent
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Pets to be allowed on Wellington
Public Transport Whether it’s a gerbil or something bigger, if it fits in a cage and is a domestic pet, it will now be allowed to ride on Wellington’s public transport network from the middle of this year. The Greater Wellington Regional Council Sustainable Transport Committee has given the animal carriage proposal the greenlight, as part of changes being introduced as new operators come on board. Currently, the conditions of carriage for passengers only apply to train services, but the council decided to apply them across all public transport services to avoid confusion for customers. That means domestic pets will now be allowed on off-peak services as long as they travel in a cage or some other kind of container. There was opposition to the proposal commenting that large transport problems were still unsolved in the area, such as those plaguing the Wairarapa train line, and the pet idea should never have been introduced stating that the pets could be noisy, distracting and unable to be handled. But the committee’s chairwoman, Barbara Donaldson, said there would be measures to deal with unruly animals. “People can be asked not to get onto the train or bus or to get off if their pet is causing a nuisance, maybe barking or sounding aggressive. Ms Donaldson said pets were part of people’s lives and it made sense to be able to take them on public transport. She said it was likely drivers would decide which pets could get on the bus.
stored in the luggage space or on your lap. Other things to be aware of:
When asked about people who might try and stretch the rules, Ms Donald said people were sensible and would know whether their pet carrier could fit in their lap. But she didn’t rule out the carriage of larger pets, such as baby goats, if they were considered to be a domestic pet and could fit in a container. Most people RNZ approached on Lambton Quay agreed with the proposal, saying animals were parts of people’s lives and should be allowed on public transport as long as they were contained. The ability to transport domestic pets will be rolled out as new transport contracts are introduced and will be in place across the Wellington region by the middle of July.
TRAVELLING WITH ANIMALS Under the new Conditions of Carriage you were able to take your pet on Metlink trains and Wairarapa bus services from 30 April 2018.
If the vehicle is crowded, Metlink staff can ask you to wait for the next service If your pet is disrupts other customers you may be asked to get off at the next stop or station. The good news is they travel for free. Pets are not permitted on ferries travelling to Matiu/Somes If you are travelling with your pet and see a disability assist dog (guide dog) entering the bus or train, please advise the handler that you have a pet on board. If possible, it is helpful to move with your pet to the rear of the bus or train carriage, so that the disability assist dog (guide dog) team can get settled without added distraction.
AUCKLAND TRANSPORT ALLOWS PETS TOO
This will extend to Hutt Valley Metlink bus services on 17 June 2018 and the full Metlink network on 15 July 2018. Until these dates these bus services are covered by the operators’ conditions of carriage and pets are not permitted except on the harbour ferry services (external link). Your pet needs to be inside a suitable pet carrier - not just a bag! The carrier can be
Your pet is your responsibility, including getting on and off the bus, train or ferry You can only take your pet during off peak times (9:00am to 3:00pm and after 6:30pm during week days, and all day weekends and public holidays).
Auckland’s pets have been given a ticket to ride on public transport.. At Auckland Council’s planning this year, councillors unanimously supported the decision to allow pets on public transport.
Article sourced from several websites. including:wellington.live/2018/03/28/pets-will-be-allowed-onwellington-public-transport/
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ARE CAT OWNERS POISONING THEIR CATS WITH FLEA TREATMENTS
MEANT FOR DOGS?
It is known that some owers find the cheaper way to flea treat cats by buying large dog treatment and dividing it up to a small doses to treat multi cat homes particularly, however I believe these cat owners are unsuspecting of the dangers in using dog treatments on cats. Many cat owners are accidentally killing their pets by using flea treatments meant for dogs.
The VPIS is part of the Medical Toxicology Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. For the survey it studied 286 cases where permethrin preparations had been used on cats. Claire Bessant, FAB chief executive, said: "People aren't aware that products that you can use on dogs can be very dangerous for cats. Cats are just that little bit different.
A study, by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), warned cat owners against using flea preparations designed for dogs that contain a chemical called permethrin. It found that 97 per cent of cats treated with the chem ical showed signs of poisoning, 88 per cent suffered twitching and convulsions and 10.5 per cent died or were put down. Permethrin is highly poisonous to felines.
"These drugs are on sale in supermarkets and I think people can just get a little bit blasĂŠ about how strong they can be."
The VPIS, an information service for vets, has joined forces with the cat welfare charity Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) to warn owners of the danger. It has already received 230 inquiries this year about cats treated with the chemical, but warned that the true number poisoned was probably much higher.
Owners are encouraged to wash pet bedding every week, vacuum carpets, rugs and soft furnishings regularly and comb their animals in an effort to keep the bugs away.
Fleas feed on warm-blooded animals such as cats and dogs, causing irritation and often leading pets to scratch and bite at the affected area. They also carry disease and can transmit worms to animals.
VPIS manager Alex Campbell said: "Not all veterinary practices use the VPIS and not all vets will report every case. If this chemical is used, it can cause severe illness and death in cats." The chemical is a type of insecticide which is commonly found in pet flea treatments, fly sprays and other pesticide products. It is relatively harmless to most mammals, but is so dangerous for cats that they should not even be allowed close to dogs that have been treated with a product containing permethrin. Mr Campbell added: "There are many different medications formulated specifically for cats, none of which contain permethrin." He said that cats which had been treated with the chemical would need two to three days' intensive veterinary treatment to survive. article sourced from verious websites.
VPIS and FAB are now lobbying to make the warning on treatments for dogs more prominent. Mr Campbell said: "Accidents inevitably occur, but it's not enough for the manufacturers of these products to say there is a warning on the packet. It must be visible, understandable and printed on both the packet and the container itself to reduce the incidence of serious poisoning. They have a responsibility to their customers."
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AMERICA’S GOT TALENTED CATS... ‘America’s Got Talent’ presented the cat video to end all cat videos: Simon Cowell says Savitsky Felines have ‘CATTITUDE’
The judges were skeptical about the cats’ skills when they appeared on stage during the Tuesday, May 29, episode of AGT. When a mother-daughter duo introduced their routine to Simon Cowell and told him that they train 10 cats, he jokingly responded, “Why?” The Savitsky Cats on America’s Got Talent Reality TV’s Most Popular Pets. The panel got a bit impatient waiting for the cats to get with the program, but when the animals did, the crowd went wild.
Marina and Svetlana Savitsky train 1 dog and 10 cats, and the cats, which included a Persian cat, amazed everyone including the skeptical judges. These cat stunts included jumping over each other’s back, jumping through hoops, pushing cylinders, and maneuvering across a barre pole upside down. After a performance for the ages, the judges unanimously voted to send The Savitsky Cats to Hollywood Week, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.
The furry pets jumped through hoops, rolled cylinders with their paws, and jumped over one another’s backs as the judges looked on in amazement.
After the act, judge Howie Mandell praised the trainers, pointing out that cats are not always so eager to please. Pet parents might agree that our feline family members can be stubborn, but there’s no questioning their affection.
One cat made its way across a barre pole upside down while an other shimmied using only its front legs to hold on.
To view the video go to: https://4pawsins.com/pet-entertainment/ the-talented-savitsky-cats-on-americas-got-talent
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Macarthur won the ‘Looking Beautiful’ prize on the night. The awards were presented by Sheree Russell, the Shows Portfolio Manager and David Colley the NZCF Chair. They were ably assisted by Coulton Finch who took the official photos for the Guests and for Flash Cats. Unfortunately Sally Dennehy, who won 2 awards, was unable to be there because she was in Hospital at the time, so her trophies were taken to her.
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THE NATIONAL ON SHOW On the June Long Weekend, the Dominion Cat Club hosted the National
The Show had 2 wonderful judges from USA in Victoria Nye and Sharon
Cat Show at the Wellington Indian Association Hall in Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Kalani and 5 judges from Australia, that all performed their duties very well
The show was put on by a small but very dedicated committee, with 12
and were so respected by all the exhibitors.
months planning and work put in to hosting what turned out to be a
The National Ring had the Top 10’s presented from the stage at various
Fantastic Event. We managed to receive some excellent donations from
times throughout the day - this was a real highlight of the show. With 10
Wholesalers that provided wonderful prizes for the Top 10’s and Supreme
cats and owners up on stage and no-one knowing what the placings of any
winners on the day.
of the cats in the line were up, this made for a special moment for each
There were over 215 Cats entered in the Show and with an early start on
person concerned.
the day, where judging started at 8:00AM and the Show closing at 5:00PM
For the Club the show was a great success with 14 Trade Stalls and a
meant a lot of workers were required to help make the Show the Success
huge crowd through the doors on the day. The overall Supreme went to a
that is was. I would like to thank all those that helped put on this Show.
Burmilla that was breed by John and Cheryle Stringfellow. The Longhaired supreme was a Chocolate Persian bred by Robyn Morrison.
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Why do CATS
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An occasional sneeze in a cat is normal and no real cause for alarm. Just as in humans, sneezing in cats is an explosive release of air through the nose and mouth - often the body’s response to irritants in the nasal passages. Sometimes, excitement or movement can bring on sneezing in cats. However, if your cat’s sneezing won’t go away, or if other symptoms have cropped up along with sneezing, you may need to check with your veterinarian to see if treatment is needed.
Viral infections that most commonly cause sneezing in cats are: •
Feline herpes virus. Cats catch herpes from exposure to other cats who are infected. Stress can cause a flare-up as well as transmission to other cats. Treatment is aimed at controlling the symptoms. Feline herpes virus is NOT contagious to humans.
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Feline calicivirus. This virus is highly contagious between cats. Mouth ulcers are the most common problem, but it can affect the respiratory tract and even cause pneumonia.
Causes of Sneezing If your cat is sneezing a lot, your veterinarian may initially suspect a cause based on a review of your cat’s symptoms. One of the main causes of sneezing is infection. In some cases, the vet may take a swab from the mouth, throat, eyes, or nose and send it to a lab to confirm an infection. Inhaled irritants or allergens are other common causes of sneezing in cats.
• These infections may make your cat more likely to develop other respiratory problems that can exacerbate sneezing. For example, a cat with herpes may also develop a secondary bacterial infection. These are often treatable with antibiotics.
Viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. If you’ve got a sneezing cat, chances are good the cat has an upper respiratory infection. Similar to colds in humans, these infections are more common in young cats, especially in those coming from animal shelters. Many of these infections can be prevented with early and complete vaccinations.
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You have probably seen your cat vomit from time to time without much concern. Vomiting can be a result of something minor, like a cat consuming his meal too quickly, or it can be a sign of a much more serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY CAT VOMITS FREQUENTLY?
Usually, a cat vomits because he ate something disagreeable, ate too much or played too soon after dinner. Vomiting can also be associated with gastrointestinal or systemic disorders.
An occasional, isolated bout of vomiting is normal. However, frequent vomiting can be a sign of a more serious condition. Please bring your cat to the vet for a complete examination and diagnosis.
Some causes for a sudden episode of vomiting, or acute vomiting, include:
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BUREAUCATS -The history of
felines with official positions A cat's life typically consists of sleeping, interspersed with eating and the occasional manic bout of skittishness, followed by a good old nap. But some of our feline friends actually work for a living and hold down a proper job - in some cases, complete with uniform.
During a trial, the cats were rounded up from their villages near Liège, taken a few miles away and burdened with a note in a bag - with the idea the cat would return home complete with missive.
Here are some of England's cats that do more than snooze, eat and sidle around while looking superior.
Although all the cats - and notes eventually turned up, the feline disposition unsurprisingly proved unsuited to providing a swift or reliable postal service and the idea was dropped.
POST OFFICE CATS
POLICE CATS
In 1868 three cats were formally employed as mousers at the Money Order Office in London. They were "paid" a wage of one shilling a week - which went towards their upkeep - and were given a six-month probationary period.
Dogs have long been part of the police force, but cats rarely got a look-in - unless they were being arrested for burglary. But in the summer of 2016, Durham Constabulary recruited Mittens. The appointment stemmed from a letter written by five-year-old Eliza Adamson-Hopper, who suggested the force add a puss to its plods.
SHOWBIZ CATS Whether it's showing off in feature films, flogging luxury pet food to besotted owners, or chilling out on the set of Blue Peter, there has long been a place for cats in front of the camera.
“A police cat would be good as they have good ears and can listen out for danger. Cats are good at finding their way home and could show policemen the way,” she said.
They obviously did their job efficiently as in 1873 they were awarded an increase of 6d a week. The official use of cats soon spread to other post offices. According to the Postal Museum, the most popular cat of all was Tibs. Born in November 1950, at his biggest he weighed 23lbs (10.4kg) and lived in the Post Office headquarters' refreshment club in the basement of the building in central London. During his 14 years' service he kept the building rodent-free.
Mittens is not the only police cat. Oscar lives at Holmfirth Police Station in Huddersfield, where his job involves being “a therapeutic source of support for my officers”, and Smokey is a volunteer welfare officer at Skegness Police Station. As a spokesman from the station said, “being a police officer can be very fastpaced and stressful job so when we need to take a break or grab some air now, many of us pop outside a spend a few minutes with Smokey”. The last Post Office HQ cat, Blackie, died in June 1984, and since then there have been no further felines employed there.
The last Post Office HQ cat, Blackie, died in June 1984, and since then there have been no further felines employed there.
Arthur II and Arthur III followed the original. Blue Peter's Jason, a seal point Siamese, was the first in a long line of presenter pusses on the popular BBC children's programme. Others included Jack and Jill, who became known as the disappearing cats, because of their habit of leaping out of whichever lap they were in whenever they appeared on screen, and Willow, who was the first Blue Peter cat to be neutered or spayed.
An honourable mention must go to the Belgian authorities, who in the 1870s recruited 37 cats to deliver mail via waterproof bags attached to their collars. It was an idea posited by the Belgian Society for the Elevation of the Domestic Cat, which felt cats’ natural sense of direction was not being fully exploited.
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Arthur was the furry face of Spillers cat food for nearly 10 years from 1966, scooping Kattomeat from the tin into his mouth. He was such a star the brand was later renamed Arthur's in his honour. There were rumours that Arthur was made to use his paw to eat because advertisers removed his teeth - but the allegation proved to be untrue. He was just a natural paw-dipper.
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them having their Christmas dinner - and became internationally famous. Suzie could snatch pigeons out of the air to eat them, while Pippin and Poppet were trained to roll over on command. There are no living cats at the museum today - although there are some mummified ones in the displays. If you're after a live one, try the London Water and Steam Museum, which has Maudslay, a black and white fellow named after an engine, or the Jane Austen Museum in Chawton, Hampshire, where Marmite is on hand (or paw) to greet visitors.
British and French troops from starvation during the Crimean War in 1854. The regiments were occupying the port of Sevastopol and could not find food. Tom could. He led them to hidden caches of supplies stored by Russian soldiers and civilians. Tom, who was taken back to England when the war was over, died in 1856, whereupon he was stuffed. He is now a permanent part of the National Army Museum in London.
MILITARY CATS
trained to perform a specific act, such as jumping on to actors' shoulders or lying still.
As far back as 9,500 years ago, cats were used on naval ships and in rat-infested trenches. During World War One, the British Army and Royal Navy deployed nearly half a million to fend off pests on land and at sea. Article by: By Bethan Bell BBC News - 28 January 2018
MUSEUM CATS At some point before 1960, a colony of stray cats found its way to the British Museum and established itself there.
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Unneutered and untamed, it's estimated that at one point there may have been as many as 100 moggies roaming around. Records in the British Museum's archivecontain reports of kittens being born in the loading docks and running through the bookshelves of the museum library. The museum eventually decided enough was enough. The invaders were set to be exterminated, but were saved by the museum's cleaner, Rex Shepherd, who set up the Cat Welfare Society and had the strays safely neutered and adopted, until the population was brought down to a more manageable six.
The Postal Museum has launched a contest to find 12 UK cats to help promote the new attraction. The search to find 12 volunteer mousers has been launched following the passing of Tibs the Great - the last Post Office cat. By World War Two, nearly every vessel had at least one ship's cat. One of them, Simon, became the only cat to be awarded the Dickin Medal - the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross - for helping to save the lives of naval officers during the Chinese Civil War in 1949.
Each month until September 2018 a successful 'cat-pplicant' will be appointed to the ceremonial role of Postal Museum Cat (PMC) The furry friend is expected to work from home with the job description asking for them to be ''reliable purr-fessionals''. The role is on a volunteer basis but there will be perks for winners - including an official hat, as modelled by Charlie.
While the ship was under siege for 101 days, he was credited with saving the lives of the crew by protecting the ship's stores from an infestation of rats.
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Recently we’ve had a rehome that just hasn’t gone as planned. I have (or had) a couple of queens who were champion escapers. Diamond is a small, fast, very intelligent silver tabby Maine Coon who has escaped many times despite our best precautions. Oddly enough however, her recent rehome has gone well. Her daughter Nym is just like her – small, fast, and alert to every escape opportunity. Because I have another daughter who is mellower (and slower) I decided it was time to rehome Nym, who is a very striking black smoke. A lovely couple who already own one of my cats were one of the families to contact me, interested in giving her a home, and we duly agreed that she would go to them. Because they had another cat I recommended that she be kept in a crate in their main living area for a week or two. However, as owners will, they did not fully follow my advice. The first day she was with them, as she and their other cat seemed completely unworried about each other, they let her out, and let her stay out. Their bedroom opens out onto a balcony and as their 2 year old male has never dreamed of jumping off it or climbing over the roof, they didn’t think to shut the door onto the balcony. Needless to say, Nym escaped that night. The couple were very upset and left their back door open all night. Nym apparently came in to eat – but went away again. They continued with this for a few days and they then tried to shut her in the house, having by then installed a cat door. She got very upset and raced around the house looking for a way out and ultimately forced her way out of a tiny window. I encouraged them to persevere, leaving the cat door unlocked so that she could come and go. The next thing that happened was that she disappeared completely for almost two weeks. She returned very thin – probably had been shut in somewhere, and seemed a bit more willing to stay inside. I suggested her owners try to keep her inside for at least a week.
looking well. She doesn’t interact with them unless they lie on the floor beside her in the downstairs area that she’s coming in to. So – what would you do? I am happy to have her back and refund their money. It might be that this just isn’t the right place for her. On the other hand, it has been only 5 weeks that she has been with them and for almost two weeks of that time she was probably accidentally shut in somewhere (which must have been frightening). She’s willing to interact with her new owners but only on her terms. I always do say to new owners of adult rehomes that they can expect it to take a month before their cat seems reasonably settled and up to 6 months to truly be fully at home with them. My take home lesson from this saga – I should have stressed the importance of keeping her in the crate for at least a week, I believe this would have helped desensitise her to whatever in the house makes her anxious. I DID tell them what a good escaper she was but they didn’t really appreciate that this meant she would consider escape routes that their other cat would not dream of. I rehome most of my ex breeding cats in the hope that they will have a wonderful pet life with more attention than I can give. Right now that’s not what Nym is getting…..At time of writing I am away from home and so she will need to stay for another three weeks. I’ve promised to catch up with the owners properly (I will visit) to discuss what to do once I am back. Ultimately the decision to make is whether she can have a happy pet life with them, given time – and whether they want to persevere (I would completely understand if they didn’t want to). By Zena Pigden
The latest update is that the owner’s children are home from boarding school and Nym has got out again and is only coming in to eat at night. She has regained weight and is
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CANTERBURY ALL BREEDS CAT CLUB INC
Sunday 26th August 2018
Canterbury Caledonian Society Hall, 5 Michelle Rd, Wigram, Christchurch
JUDGES
Daniel Counasse WCF (Belgium) Geoff Beckett CCCA (Australia) Diane Holtom NZCF Lesley Freeman GCCFV (Australia) Nick Tricarico GCCFV (Australia) Kerry Fowler GCCFV (Australia)
LAST CHANCE TO COLLECT END OF SEASON POINTS All Enquiries to: Barbie Müller Email: CABCClub@gmail.com Phone: 03 355 6462
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NZCF MEETING NOTES NZCF AGM
Saturday 12 May Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington th
A fantastic turnout at the AGFM this year with 32 members in attendance all of whom joined in or enjoyed the lively debates on a number of the remits tabled. Thanks being extended to those members who stood for election it was acknowledged that the best possible outcome is that there are contested elections on an annual basis. It then makes the choice of the NZCF quite clear. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS: Sheree Russell 127 (3 year term) Marie Prendergast 116 (3 year term) Alex Ladyman 108 (2 year term) Jo Woodrow 107 (1 year term) NEXT HIGHEST POLLING CANDIDATES: Ross Townshend 92 Lyall Payne 88 Cathy Webb 80 Shirley Stephenson 21 CONSTITUTIONAL REMITS PASSED BY THE AGM Clause 11.2 amended which now allows for an Executive Council member to be removed with appropriate notice: Removal by majority vote must meet the following criteria: (a)
At least 14 days prior to such a vote, the Executive Council member that is proposed to be removed must receive notice as follows:
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The proposed motion to remove the Executive Council Member;
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The date and time of the meeting to determine the motion which may be at a face-to-face meeting or teleconference at the Executive Councils discretion. The Executive Council member who is the subject of the proposed motion may submit a response in writing instead of attending the meeting or in advance of the meeting. The right of the Executive Council Member who is the subject of the proposed motion to have representation and/or support at the meeting. The reasons for such a vote must be serious misconduct (including breaches of confidentiality) or significant and/ or sustained non-performance of Executive Council duties.
Clause 12.4 amended – When there is a vacancy on EC (midterm) the EC have the ability to appoint the next highest polling candidate for unexpended term rather than just until the next AGM. If there is no next highest polling candidate an appointment made by EC run until the next AGM Clause 21.2 amended – The AGM shall be held no later than 6 months after the end of the financial year. The Executive Council shall determine when and where the NZCF shall meet but the second full weekend falling in May each year shall be reserved for the use of Annual General Meeting.” SALE AND REHOMING OF EX BREEDING CATS: (Registration Rule 17.6 a) A general remit was passed with a large majority and was received with acclimation relating to the implementation of a policy for sale and rehoming of ex breeding cats. Registration Rules will be amended accordingly to cover vaccination and desexing requirements which will include stand down period of 6 weeks for males. VOTING ON LINE: Renamed Voting by Electronic means – General Rules & Policies amended paras 5.2 j and 5.3 j amended to give timeframes for electronic voting.Clause 5.1 subpara f amended to remove a conflict with the Constitution - For changes to the Constitution members may cast their votes in person, by postal ballot, voting by electronic means, or appoint a proxy. For other business members may cast their vote in person, or appoint a proxy.” BREEDERS AWARDS OF MERIT: Neuter/Spay kittens will now compete for Breeders Awards of Merit in their own section, therefore no longer having to compete against N/S cats. This will be implemented for 2019 show season. MESSAGE FROM THE RETIRING CHAIR JANE WEBSTER: Thank you for all those who have attended today and those who stood for election, as that has been an absolute passion of mine. Remember that we do not all have to agree - I have said that time and time again. A split vote is not a failure; it simply means that we have other opinions which is good so we do not have one person making all the decisions. Even when we come here and have remits that don’t make it, and having a disagreement about them. It is fantastic to see so many people at an AGM - we want people here. Going forward, please encourage people to stand for EC – and to stand for appointed positions, so that succession training can be put in place. Put forward submissions … write that idea down … give us your thoughts about a solution. We appreciate all the feedback that we get, even when the minutes go out. Chris Lowe NZCF Secretary
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NEW ZEALAND CAT FANCY INC. CONTACTS Chairperson David Colley chairperson@nzcf.com 04 9384661 0272431135 Vice Chairperson Alex Ladyman vice.chairperson@nzcf.com Information Technology Marie Prendergast IT@nzcf.com 0272231125 Breed Standards Advisory Council Ross Townshend ross.townshend1@gmail.com 021980747 Marketing & Publications Alex Ladyman marketing@nzcf.com Shows/Judges Sheree Russell judges@nzcf.com 0273424691 Breeders & Registrations Jo Woodrow breeders_registrations@nzcf.com 0211377028 Secretary Chris Lowe secretary@nzcf.com 07 533 4347 1614 Old Coach Rd, RD 6 Te Puke 3186 Treasurer Marion Petley treasurer@nzcf.com 06 364 6314 259B Mill Road, Otaki 5512 Fax 06 364 6315 Membership Coordinator Chris Lowe secretary@nzcf.com 07 533 4347 1614 Old Coach Rd, RD 6 Te Puke 3186 Prefix Registrations Chris Lowe (Secretary) secretary@nzcf.com 07 533 4347 Honours Registrar Joan Hill honours_registrar@nzcf.com 03 384 9621 264 Cannon Hill Cres, Christchurch, 8081 Longhair Registrar Kaye Dixon lh.registrar@nzcf.com 07 543 0678 1677 Pyes Pa Road, R D 3, Tauranga 3173 Shorthair Registrar Kaye Dixon sh.registrar@nzcf.com 07 543 0678 1677 Pyes Pa Road, R D 3, Tauranga 3173 Provisional Registrar Avon Aspden provisional_registrar@nzcf.com 09 420 8383 RD2 Te Pua, Helensville 0875 Judges Registrar (Refer to Judges Portfolio Manager – Sheree Russell - above) Flash Cats Editor Gaynor Saxon flashcatseditor@gmail.com 06 842 1011 Website Manager Peter Davidson webmaster@nzcf.com 07 578 6294
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(Incl GST)
Pro-rata fees apply for new Full/Family members only at 9, 6, & 3 mths
Affiliate (Clubs) - incl. $50 contrib. for Clubs Pub. Liab. Ins Full Family - 2 members Family - 3 members Junior Associate (in NZ) Associate (in NZ) - Family - 2 members Associate (in NZ) - Family - 3 members Associate (in NZ) - Junior Associate (Overseas) Late Payment Fee after 31/01/18 (Existing Affil. & Full/Family Mbrs only)
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
100.00 60.00 80.00 100.00 15.50 40.00 50.00 60.00 10.00 42.00 30.00
Each membership type includes 4 issues of Flash Cats per year OTHER ADMIN. FEES Payable to Secretary NZCF Agendas & Minutes (sent to members via NZCF no reply forum) Cattery Accreditation (Bi-Annual) Complaints - NZCF Members only Kitten/Cat Notice Board Fee - Annual Fee paid with Membership
$ * $ $
50.00 75.00 10.00 -
Governance Documents Downloads available fm NZCF Website BREED SECTION FEES Payable to Secretary NZCF All members - 1st section Breeders - All breeds bred Affilate Members - 2nd & subsequent sections Non-breeders - 2nd & subsequent sections Standards of Points (SoPs): Combined LH & SH with dividers & hard cover (incl. postage) LH with dividers & hard cover (incl. postage) SH with dividers & hard cover (incl. postage) LH with dividers only (no cover) (incl. postage) SH with dividers only (no cover) (incl. postage) LH only (no dividers or cover) (incl. postage) SH only (no dividers or cover) (incl. postage)
Free Free $ 5.00 $ 12.00
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
37.00 26.00 33.00 8.00 16.00 6.00 12.00
HONOURS Payable to Honours Registrar Honours Certificates: Champion & Premier (no free copy issued) Grand to Gold (for additional copies as 1st copy free) Medallions - Gold, Silver & Bronze (incl postage) Medallions - Emerald, Ruby, & Sapphire (incl postage)
$ $ $ * $
6.50 6.50 18.50 18.50
JUDGING FEES HANDLERS & STEWARDS COURSE FEES Payable to NZCF Treasurer Admission to Judges School Admission to Transfer Panel Handlers Course Fees (must be NZCF Members) Stewards Course Fees (must be NZCF Members) Combined Handlers & Stewards Course Fees
$ $ $ $ $
125.00 80.00 40.00 40.00 60.00
PREFIX FEES Payable to Secretary NZCF (Prefix Registrar) New Prefix - incl 2 x Governance Books Additional Owner Joining an Existing Prefix New Prefix for Existing Prefix Holder Changes to Spelling of Prefix - Applicant Error
PUBLICATIONS Payable to NZCF Treasurer (on receipt of debtors invoice)
Flash Cats Advertising - Refer to rates listed separately in Flash Cats Flash Cats Breeders Directory - 4 Issues (invoiced) Flash Cats Folders (Refer to Stationery below) Flash Cats Non-Member Annual Subscription - 4 Issues (incl postage)
(Incl GST)
$
24.00
* $
36.00
Registrations: per Litter Per Litter - up to 4 months of age Per Litter - over 4 months of age Imported Cat/Kitten Registration Penalty Fine for Non-Registration of Litter
$ $ $ $
26.00 52.00 41.00 50.00
Transfers: Transfers per Cat/Kitten Breeding Cats & Kittens (incl certified 4-Generation Pedigree) Non-Breeding (Pet) Cats & Kittens (incl 4-Gen. Uncertified Pedigree) Penalty Fine for Non-Transfer - per cat/kitten
$ $ $ $
6.50 32.50 15.00 10.00
Certified Pedigrees: 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation
$ $ $ $ $ $
21.00 26.00 41.00 77.00 100.00 150.00
Uncertified 4-Generation Pedigree
$
8.50
Changes: Colour Change - Kitten (up to nine mths) Colour Change - Adult (after nine mths) Name or Sex Change
$ $
Free 6.50 6.50
Export Documentation
$
5.50
Leasing Fee: New for 1st year (incl certified 4-Gen.Pedigree) Leasing Fee: Renewal for 2nd & final year
$ $
38.50 12.50
REGISTRATION FEES Payable to LH, SH & PR Registrars
SHOW FEES Payable by Clubs to NZCF Treasurer Benching Fees: Pedigree - per exhibitor per ring (1st exhibit) Domestic/Companion - per exhibitor per ring (1st exhibit) Penalty Levy for late receipt of marked catalogue to Hon. Registrar Penalty Levy for late receipt of Benching Fees to Treasurer
$ $ $ $
Shows IT Package Fee: Per show - payable by Clubs on invoice Initial Fee for first time users Fee thereafter (in recognition of loyalty)
$ $
115.00 57.50
$ $
50.00 25.00
$ $ $
14.00 25.00 6.80
5.00 5.00 per day 5.00 per day 5.00
Payable to Secretary NZCF Applies to 2019 Show Year - fees payable in full by 28 February 2018 Show Application Fees: Clubs - Show Application Fees - per Ring Clubs - Show Late Application Fee - for fees received after 28/02/18 Note: Co-operatively held shows attract separate show application fees STATIONERY Payable to NZCF Treasurer
$ $ $ $
85.00 35.00 40.00 16.00
Desexing Pads: (x 50 duplicate forms (incl postage) Flash Cats Folders ( incl postage) NZCF Badges (Gold on Blue) (incl postage) All other NZCF forms are available as downloads from the NZCF website
The Official Publication of the New Zealand Cat Fancy Inc.
SHOW DATE CALENDAR 2018 DATE
CLUB
Saturday 30th June Sunday 8th July Saturday 14th July Sunday,22nd July Sunday 29thJuly Saturday 4th August Sunday 12th August Saturday 18th August Saturday 26th August Saturday 1st Sept Sunday 16th Sept Sunday 30th Sept Saturday 13th October
RINGS
Sacred Temple Cat Club of NZ Inc (Birman & Companions) Hamilton Cat Club ( All Breeds) Pedigree Persian Cat Fanciers(AB) (Domestic & Companion) Geyserland Cat Club (AB) Nelson Cat Club Auckland Cat Club Inc (All Breeds) Shorthair Cat Breeders Pedigree (Domestic and Companions) Abyssinian & Somali Cat Club Pedigree SH Domestic/Companion Canterbury All Breeds Cat Club Patches & Pointed Inc (AB) Wellington Cat Club Kapiti Horowhenua Cat Club NZ Siamese – All Shorthair (3) Siamese specialist – (1) ring
VENUE
HEALTH & SAFETY
5 4
Wellington Hamilton
Christine Morgan B Main
5 4 5 4 4
Wellington Rotorua Cancelled Auckland Christchurch
Judy Wereta Dianne LeBas Sheryl Twort Marie Prendergast Joan Clack
3 6 4 4 4
Auckland Canterbury
M Elder Jo Woodrow Chris Lowe Judy Wereta Lyall Payne
4
Christchurch
Wellington
Pauline Walker
SHOW DATE CALENDAR 2019 Saturday 9th March Sunday 10th March
Sunday 24th March Saturday 6th April Saturday 13th April Saturday 13th April Saturday 27th April Sunday 5th May Saturday 11th & 12th May Saturday 18th May Sunday 19th May Saturday 25th May
Burmese Cat Club NZ Inc ( Central ) Shorthair Cat Breeders Pedigree SH Domestic/companion Metropolitan Shorthair Pedigree SH Domestic/Companion Southern Cross All breeds Cat Club Dominion Cat Club Taranaki Cat Club NZ Siamese – All Shorthair 3, Siamese specialist 1 ring Birman Cat Club Palmerston North Cat Club Inc NZCF AGM NZ Burmese Cat Club Inc (SI) Longhair Cat breeders (SI) Mid Island Cat Club In (AB)
4
Palmerston North Debbie Perrins
4
Canterbury
3 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 4
AucklandMaureenElder Dunedin Paulette Boyes Wellington Christine Ryan New Plymouth Janice Davey PaulineWalker Sharon Jose Palmerston North Rangi Busby Wellington Christchurch Gordon McIvor Chrischurch Sharon Worthington Sue Ford
Sunday 9th June
Canterbury All Breeds
4
Christchurch
Jo Woodrow
Sunday 9 June
Geyserland Cat Club (AB)
4
Cambridge
Dianne LeBas
Sunday 16Th June
National Show - Patches & Pointed
1
Tauranga
Chris Lowe
Saturday 16th March
th
Joan Clack
Sat 22 Sun 23 June
Tosca Specialist All Shorthair
4
Auckland
Bobbie Bokhove
Saturday 29th June
Sacred Temple Cat Club Birman & Companions
5
Wellington
Christine Morgan
Sunday 7th July
Hamilton Cat Club ( All Breeds)
4
Hamilton
B Main
Sunday,28th July
Geyserland Cat Club (AB)
4
Rotorua
Dianne LeBas
Sunday 28 July
Nelson Cat Club
5
Nelson
Sheryl Twort
Sunday 4th August Sunday 11th August Saturday 17th August Saturday 17th August Sunday 25th August
Auckland Cat Club ( All Breeds) Shorthair Cat Breeders Pedigree (Dom and Comp) Abyssinian & Somali Cat Club Pedigree SH Dom/Comp Hutt Feline Club Inc Canterbury All Breeds
6 4 3 4 6
Auckland Christchurch Auckland Wellington Canterbury
Marie Prendergast Joan Clack M Elder Sue Lane Jo Woodrow
nd
rd
th
Sunday 16th Sept
Wellington Cat Club
4
Wellington
Judy Wereta
Saturday 12th October
NZ Siamese – All Shorthair 3, Siamese specialist 1 ring
4
Christchurch
Pauline Walker
Please note:.. Show dates and venues may change from time to time, please check on the NZCF Website for more up to date details and more show dates. Flash Cats
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