A mutual interest and concern for all cats, pedigreed and non-pedigreed alike, will bring the members of the World Cat Congress to Houston, Texas, on March 28-31. The meetings, attended by representatives of 10 pedigreed cat registering bodies worldwide, will explore an international cooperation to study and seek solutions to problems of common interest. The event is sponsored by the Cat Fanciers' Association and hosted by the Houston Cat Club.

The weekend will showcase a Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) All Breed Cat Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30. The cat show, to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, is expected to attract entries from across the continent. Spectators can attend between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday March 29 and between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 30.

The judging panel at the cat show will truly be an international one, with 4 judges from the United States joined by prestigious judges from the Australia, Czech Republic, South Africa, and Sweden.

CFA recognizes 41 breeds of pedigreed cats and as many as 250 entries are expected to attend the show. Among the breeds that may be found at the show are the very popular and easily-recognized Persian and Siamese, as well as the impressive Maine Coon, the elegant Cornish Rex, the long and lean Oriental, and the unique hairless Sphynx. The judges will handle and evaluate all of the pedigreed entries along with a special class judging for the household pet cat.

And, your favorite local rescue organizations like the Homeless Pet Placement League and HOPE (Homeless & Orphaned Pets Endeavor) will have cats available for adoption at the show.

QUICK FACTS

WHAT:

World Cat Congress Annual Meeting & CFA All Breed Cat Show

WHEN:

World Cat Congress Meeting, March 28, 2008

CFA All Breed Cat Show, March 29-30, 2008
10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 29
9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 30

World Cat Congress Business Meeting, March 31, 2008 (closed meeting)

WHERE:

World Cat Congress Meetings and Seminars
The Hilton, 1600 Lamar, Houston, TX

CFA Cat Show -
George R. Brown Convention Center (Hall D), 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX

CAT SHOW ADMISSION:
$8.00 for adults
$4.00 seniors 65 and older
$4.00 for children 5-12
Children 4 and younger admitted at no charge