Where: Holiday Inn
605 Fairlawn Road
Topeka, KS 66606
785-272-8040

Limit: 225
Format: 6 AB

Map to Show Hall

6 AB

Gloria Hoover - AB
Kathy Black - AB
Jeff Janzen - AB
Brian Pearson - AB
Beverly Wood - AB
Jimmy Thompson - AB

Payment - Make checks payable to Topeka Cat Fanciers. All fees must accompany entries. Early Bird entries must be complete in order to receive the special rate. All Early Bird fees and entries must be RECEIVED by Early Bird closing date. No post-dated checks will be accepted. Please print or type all entry blanks and forms, unless entering online. Fees for faxed/emailed entries must be received within 10 days of receipt of entry or be paid at check in, whichever is the lesser time. No refunds for failure to bench. The entry clerk will call collect if any clarification is needed due to illegibility. No calls after 10 p.m., please.

Show Hall - Air Conditioned and Handicap Accesssible. No smoking in show hall.

Show Hotel - The Holiday Inn Holidome, 605 SW Fairlawn Road, Topeka, 785-272-8040

Other Hotels - Best Western - 700 SW Fairlawn Road - 785-228-2223
Motel 6 - 709 SW Fairlawn Rd, 785-272-8283

Transportation - KCI Roadrunner Service is available by reservation from Kansas City, MO (MCI) airport. Phone number: 1-800-747-2524

Junior Showmanship - For children ages 8 to 15 years old. This one ring is for children showing a pedigreed cat that has them listed as owner or co-owner. The children will be judged solely on their ability and skill in presenting their cat in the ring. The judge can excuse any junior handler who in his/her opinion, cannot control the cat. Enter online at dreameware.com More information can be found at http://www.cfainc.org/shows/jr-showmanship.html

Health Certificates - For those exhibitors with out-of-state entries, be advised that you could be asked for proof that health certicates and inoculations are up-to-date including proof of rabies vaccination for all animals brought to the Show Hall. In addition, anyone selling cats or kittens in the Show Hall is required to provide appropriate vaccination information on the animal to be sold. Certificates must be current with no issue date older than 30 days. This is a State of Kansas regulation and law beyond the control of the Topeka Cat Fanciers.

Cat Sales - Kittens can be sold at this show. If you are the seller, be sure to have your paperwork with you. ie vaccination records, etc. Only cats or kittens eligible for CFA registration may be sold in the show hall.

Household Pets - Household pets will be judged in six rings. Entries are limited to kittens at least 4 months old and altered adult cats 8 months and older. All household pets must be pre-entered. Household pets may be declawed IF they are not pedigreed cats.

Ribbons and Awards - Ribbons and rosettes will be awarded according to CFA rules. Permanent ribbons will be used for first, second and third places. Regular flat ribbons will be available upon request. Special Awards for OVERALL BEST Kitten, Championship, Premiership and Household Pet.

Supplies - Litter will be provided. Bring your own litter pans. A single cage is provided by the club for each entry, except Junior Showmanship, which gets a double cage. Cage size is 21" x 21" single and 21" x 45" double. Bring curtains or towels to hang on the inside, top and bottom of the cage. Bring your cat to the show hall in a carrier.

Booths - One 2' x 8' floor table is $50. Each additional table is $25 for up to three tables. Contact the Show Manager early for booth requests, as space is limited..

Catalog Ads - Advertise your cats in our catalog. Send to Allene Keating via email. Full Page - $25 Half Page - $15; Quarter Page - $10 and Business Card - $5. The FIRM DEADLINE to receive advertising is Friday, September 8, 2008.

Information - No veterinarian inspection prior to benching will be required. Declawed cats are not eligible for entry. You are advised to have your cats inoculated against feline enteritis, feline Rhinotracheitis/Pneumonitis, calci viruses and tested negative for FELV before entry. All cats must be free of fleas, fungus, ear mites and any of the above. The show committee reserves the right to remove any cat from the show hall until a licensed veterinarian can pass on the health of the cat. This will be done at the exhibitor's expense. Front and rear claws are to be clipped on all cats.Reasonable care will be taken of cats and personal property. This is a CFA licensed show. CFA rules will be strictly enforced. Show rules may be obtained by sending $5.00 to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0805. All Championship, Premiership, and registered Kittens will be scored for CFA National and Regional awards. The Club reserves the right to add judges not named to judge Non Championship classes. Kittens under 4 months of age will not be allowed in the show hall.Out-of-state exhibitors, please bring Health Certificates, issued within the last 30 days, and vaccination verification for your animals. You could be asked for proof of rabies and other appropriate vaccinations for any animal you have in the Show Hall. In addition, anyone selling cats or kittens in the Show Hall are required to provide appropriate vaccination information on the animal to be sold.

Liability - Reasonable care will be taken of cats and personal property. Neither the Topeka Cat Fanciers nor its individual members nor the Topeka Holiday Inn West shall be liable for property lost or damaged.