GARDEN STATE CAT CLUB OF NEW JERSEY, INC.
OUR CAT EXPO / SHOW AND EVENTS SCHEDULE
EXPO Overview:
The Garden State Cat Club celebrates its 74th anniversary with its third CAT EXPO. The Expo is designed to educate the cat owning public about cats, cat care, new products and training, while assisting area shelters with its Adopt-A-Cat. The event will be complimented by the club's annual cat show. One of the top five cat shows held in the United States, it is the largest in the Northeast. We believe that our proposed activities will draw the general public to the CAT EXPO and also inform and educate them about the world of cats. The Adopt-A-CAT and show have a history of drawing many visitors from the New York-New Jersey Metro area and all of the Mid-Atlantic States. Exhibitors come from across the United States with most from the East Coast. Over two days between 2,500- 5,000 people have attended the show. Based on our past experience and with the event expanded to a CAT EXPO, we hope to have well over 5,000 this year.
CAT EXPO: The EXPO will present activities and seminars that will educate the pet owner; encourage children to own, love, and care for cats; and discuss keys to successful feral cat colonies. The following is a brief outline of projected activities:
* 2010 SHOW HIGHLIGHTS *
THE ANIMAL PLANET WILL BE FILMING AT OUR SHOW THIS YEAR!
From Animal Planet Spokesperson Jessie Ward:
Powderhouse Productions is currently in production of Season One of Must Love Cats, a series for Animal Planet. Must Love Cats is a celebration of fascinating felines and the fascinating people who love them. Our cat-obsessed host and musician, John Fulton is on a personal mission to prove to himself and the world that America is FILLED top to bottom, east to west with cat-lovers! That America is, in fact, a CAT-NATION!
NOTE:
Although there is not an official Must Love Cats page on the Animal Planet's website YET, we have created a Must Love Cats Facebook page. We encourage ALL cat lovers to join if they have Facebook to keep up-to-date with the latest Must Love Cats news. Http://www.Facebook.com/mustlovecatsfanpage
Also this series will begin to air in January of 2011.
Seminars presented by Famous Cat Author/ Editor/ Behaviorist Beth Adelman
Presentations on Feline CPR
Beg N Bark Pet Sitting, with over ten years experience is here for you and your pet's needs. We are based in Princeton, NJ and cover the surrounding areas. We offer services such as dog walking, dog and puppy training, cat visits, sleepovers and demonstrations on Pet First Aid and CPR. The health and safety of the pets we care for is our number one priority, which is why Pet First Aid and CPR is so important. Knowing what to do in an emergency, such as stopped breathing or no heartbeat, could mean the difference between life and death to a pet. It is important to act quickly and calmly in these situations and education is the key. For this very reason, we make every effort to spread the knowledge of Pet CPR and First Aid to our clients and pet owners everywhere, so they can have peace in knowing information that could possibly save their pet's life.
Appearance by " Hellow Kittie"
There have been citings of "Hellow Kittie" in Union County, New Jersey.
Be on the look-out for her. She is making appearences throughout the
State of New Jersey. You will be able to meet her at the show. She may even
be signing autographs ! She is pictured here with some of her fans at a
restaurant in Clark, NJ.
Huge Raffle Table
Household Pet competition; including a Best-of-the-Best Household Pet
Junior (Youth) Showmanship Competition
Introduction of New Products
Children's Cat-oriented Art Exhibit/Competition
Children's "Kids Korner" (many activities )
Face Painting
Cat Communicator, Maria La Freniere
Ever wonder what your cats are thinking or what is bothering them? Noted Cat Communicator Maria LaFreniere of Mounmouth County will tell you. She will be appearing at the Cat Expo. For years Maria has known that she was emphatic with people, but while working with the SNAPS cat rescue program, she discovered that her abilities extended to understanding the emotions, sensations and needs of cats. She has been able to help rescue workers develop better relationships with cats and to determine optimal home environments based on the cats's specific needs. Blessed with these communicative skills, Maria also assists wiht the rehabilatation of rescue cats, thereby making them more adoptable. BRING A PICTURE OF YOUR CAT. MAKE SURE THE EYES ARE CLEARLY VISABLE IN THE PHOTO WITH NO DISTORTION FROM A FLASH OR OTHER TYPE OF LIGHT. Maria will be able to tell you what seeing inside your pet's mysterious mind.
Feline Agility Competition
Adopt-A-Cat: Special gifts are available to the first 35 cats that are adopted. Put your product into the hands of new and experienced cat owners.
Shelter Stars Show: To bring attention to the shelter cats who are available for adoption, there is a judging each day, and show attendees enjoy the presentations for the best whiskers, longest tail, etc.
Parade of Breeds: Emcee CFA Judge Judy Thomas presents many of the recognized pedigreed cat breeds to the public. She entertains her audience with information about each breed's distinguishing characteristics, their personalities and unique needs. Judy also talks about the patterns and types of cat coats that may be seen in rescues, household pets, and in pedigreed cats.
MEOW MALL: Vendors showcasing cat trees, litter, cat foods, toys, grooming supplies, and cat-themed gifts abound. Over 40 vendors were present each of the past several years. The show is a great place to find special items for cats or the “purr-fect” gift for cat lovers.
Cat Show: Watch pedigreed cats and household pets compete for rosettes. Many of the cats shown here will go on to be regional and national winning cats.
ANOTHER NEW HIGHLIGHT!
Bring your cat club, shelter or other group's LOGOS to the Garden State CatExpo/Show and have them heat pressed or embroidered onto a T-shirt for yourself or onto a cat collar AND make money for an organization at the same time! See following details form Hoops and Stitches:
For the Garden State Cat Club, members, shelters, and other interested groups, from every pet collar that this vendor sells she will donate $1.00
back to the group who referred the customer to her.. Certificates will be available at the show for this and the next offer.
Hoops will also donate $2.00 for every T- shirt sold to the group whose logo appears on the shirt.
What they will need from everyone is a clear copy of their logo emailed to hoopsandstitchesforu@gmail.com. These can also be brought to the show. The logo can instantly be put on a T- shirt at the show as a heat transfer. Embroidery takes a little longer because pictures need to be turned into thread which can not be done on site, but can be ordered and shipped. This is a great way for groups to make some extra money for their cause without putting forth any initial investment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michelle Peverellee
at Hoops at the email address above, or you can call 609-202-0405.
EVENTS SCHEDULE
OUR BREED SHOWCASE WILL BE PRESENTED BOTH DAYS FEATURING
CFA JUDGE JUDY THOMAS
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 
SATURDAY July 17: in the Breed Showcase Ring
11:00am - Breed Showcase Presentation
(All you ever wanted to know about pedigreed cats!)
1:00pm - Breed Showcase Presentation
2:30pm - “Shelter Stars” Winners Awards
including the “People’s Choice” award
(vote for your favorite at Kate’s Kitty Jungle booth)
3:15pm - Breed Showcase Presentation
SATURDAY July 17: in the Presentation Area
11:00-1:00 Ask the Vet- Dr David Fuerst
Boulevard Veterinary Clinic, Kenilworth, NJ
1:00 Grooming Presentation by Dave
Kittty Kare Home Cat Grooming, Howell, NJ
2:00-3:00 Ask the Vet- Dr David Fuerst
Boulevard Veterinary Clinic, Kenilworth, NJ
SUNDAY: July 18 in the Breed Showcase Ring
11:00am - Breed Showcase Presentation
(All you ever wanted to know about pedigreed cats!)
1:00pm - Jr. Showmanship: Judge Judy Thomas
1:45 pm - Breed Showcase Presentation
2:45pm “Shelter Stars” Winners Awards
(including the “People’s Choice” award - Vote for
your favorite at Kate’s Kitty Jungle booth)
SUNDAY: July 18 in the Presentation Area
11:00-12:00 Ask the Vet- Dr. Christopher Shapley
12:00- CPR for Cats and Dogs Demonstration
Brenda Janner, Beg-N-Bark Pet Sitting, Princeton, NJ
1:00-2:15 Ask the Vet- Dr. Christopher Shapley
2:30- CPR for Cats and Dogs Demonstration
Brenda Janner, Beg-N-Bark Pet Sitting, Princeton, NJ
***Garden State Cat Club reserves the right to adjust the schedule
in the event of unforeseen, extenuating circumstances.
