Welcome to Fanc-e-Mews, a FREE online publication of The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. In this issue, we offer a spotlight on one of our CFA recognized breeds, suggest a book or two, and tell you where to find a CFA cat show in your area. Our feature articles include a potpourri of everything from interesting stories and articles, to recent press releases, to consumer product reviews, to the occasional game, etc. We also advise on legislative hotspots and public affairs issues that affect cats around the country. In our health section, you will find information that will help to make the life of your cats a happy and healthy one. In addition, we invite you to browse through our classified advertising section where you'll find lots of interesting and unique cat items!

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Black Persian Triumphs and is Named "Best in Show" - The finest show cats from around the world returned to Atlanta's Georgia International Convention Center on November 21-22 to compete for the chance to be named "Best in Show'.

Universal Microchip Lookup Tool Available to Find Lost Pets - A new Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool is available to help veterinary hospitals and shelters reunite lost pets with owners by checking participating pet-recovery services’ registries.

The CFA Foundation - The CFA Foundation was established on June 22, 1990 by the CFA Board of Directors as a forum to educate the general public about the existence and history of the cat. See a piece from their collection and look for their booth at the upcoming CFA International Cat Show!

Are the Flowers in Your Floral Arrangement Safe? - As a conscientious pet owner, we should know whether the plants and plant materials in our home are safe. In some instances, just a teensy lick or bite can cause major health problems for a cat, and none of us want that to happen.

Keep Your Children and Pets Safe - Leaving children and pets unattended in a car can lead to a very dangerous, or even deadly, situation.

The Cat Writers' Association Contest Winners - Winners of the special awards were announced in November at the CWA annual conference.

Jigsaw Puzzles - See if you can solve the Abyssinian and Somali jigsaw puzzles.

In the Poet's Corner - Betsy Stowe, an award-winning freelance writer and photographer, is a regular contributor to our "Poet's Corner."

Just for Laughs - Award-winning cartoonist Stephanie Piro is a regular in our features area and provides another funny cartoon. Stephanie is joined by Steve Langille who produces single panel cartoons called "Strange Breed", and Jerry King, one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today. In this issue we welcome a new cartoonist, Maddy Papen, who has some truly delightful illustrations.

Why CFA Supports "Owner" and Not "Guardian" - Owners of cats and dogs also have liabilities including responsibility for damages caused by their animals and the need to comply with federal, state and local laws related to the welfare and control of their pets.

Visit a Cat Show near you! We've included a listing of licensed CFA cat shows around the world. Plan to attend a show in your local area!

Feline Lymphoma Can Go All Over - The number one cause of death in companion animals in this country is cancer. In our feline friends a specific type of cancer, lymphoma, is very common.

Ring In the New Year With A Healthier, Happier Cat - For those of us who are "owned by cats," the New Year also may be the right time to assess your cat's lifestyle and make 2009 his or her best year yet.

Research Investigates Common Cold, Which Often Leads to Death of Shelter Cats - Simple changes in shelter housing may inhibit the spread of feline upper respiratory infection (URI)-and save the lives of cats.

Russian Blue - Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign Blue, it is believed that they were brought by sailors from the Archangel Isles to England and Northern Europe in the 1860s.

What's New in Cat Books? - We take a look at the new and exciting recently-released books all about felines and their care, plus include a compilation of interesting cat books to delight the taste of all readers, along with breed specific books that will provide historical information as well as care guides for individual breeds

Fanc-e-Classifieds - Be sure and visit Fanc-e-Classifieds which is the purr-fect one-stop shopping place for all your feline needs! You'll enjoy looking through the many varied, useful, intriguing and interesting items that are available. Additional advertisers are being added on a regular basis! We suggest you bookmark this page, and stop by regularly!

Check out what's coming in our next issue -

Scratch, Scratch, Wheeze, Sniffle, Lick; Is Your Cat Allergic?
Are You Choosing the Best Food for Your Pets?
For the Love of ... Cats!
Sleepypod Redefines In-cabin Pet Travel

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Our archive of articles includes numerous past features that contain valuable and interesting information: