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This weekend's cat show

Mom took us to an ACFA cat show in Champlain, MN this weekend. It's the start of the new show season, and Mom was a little surprised what tough competition was out there already. There were 30 cats in our class (Alters) too.

I did pretty well! I got Best of Breed over Linus in 5/8 rings. I also made finals in 3/8 rings. I got 4th Best All Breed, 10th Best All Breed, and 4th Best Shorthair Specialty. I got enough finals and points to achieve Grand Champion Alter status in ACFA. It only took me two shows to Grand. Mom is very proud of me!

Mom also have the photographer, Preston Smith take my pictures this weekend. I was reasonably cooperative, and Mom will post my new pictures when our cd arrives.

First Therapy Cat visit

Mom took me to the nursing home today for our first therapy cat visit. It went okay. I was a little scared and unsure of the new surroundings, smells, and noises I wasn't used to. It wasn't like a cat show hall! After a while, I relaxed some. I let several residents pet me. I sat with a lady in a wheelchair, a lady in a recliner, and and with a lady in bed. I behaved pretty well, I was a little unsure about everything, but didn't mind the attention. Everyone thought I was gorgeous too. They couldn't believe how soft I am or my pretty amber eyes too.

Not sure when my next visit will be. Probably a couple weeks. Weekends are Mom's main availability. We have a cat show next weekend too.

This weekend's cat show...

Mom took all three of us to an ACFA cat show in Chippewa Falls, WI this weekend. It was my first ACFA show as an adult, and I was competing directly against Linus for Best of Breed (we are both European Burmese). I did great! I got Best of Breed in 7/8 rings and made five finals! I got 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 8th in the All Breed rings, and 4th place in the Shorthair Specialty ring. I'm also now a Double Champion Alter in ACFA. It's the end of the show season too, when the competition gets fierce. Mom is so proud of me and thrilled with how well I did.