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COMMITTEE 2016 Letter from the Editor THIS EDITION...

PRESIDENT Tony Hurry COVER PHOTO: FULLCIRCLE 2015 Over and 2016 already in content across the board and OCETUK PINCH OF DANUBE

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT the running for the fastest not limit things to just what I (see below) John Ferguson passing of a new year ever!! can find to talk about. COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016

VICE PRESIDENT Our 59th Siamese Cat Society So come on everyone this is LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Peter Gunczy Show over with I think the your magazine and you PRESIDENT REPORT SECRETARY smallest group of people would have some fabulous Sharryn Hilton responsible for a super gems of stories or things SECRETARY REPORT 0414 567 895 successful show. about our very amazing TREASURERS REPORT TREASURER Hopefully there will be some Siamese kittens and cats. WEB UPDATE Sharon Black great photos in this edition to We hope you enjoy your suitably show off our magic FACEBOOK COMMITTEE MEMBERS latest magazine! kittens and cats to the world Christine Gunczy SHOW RESULTS & SHOW PICTURES Valda McDermott of pure Siamese. SCS 59TH SHOW Amanda Ramsay The rough and ready road of Renee Gunczy If you are interested in MEMBERS STORY my new editorship has now Marion Anstis SIAMESE RESCUE passed its first milestone showing your kitten or cat, EDITOR—FELIS year. Hopefully everyone is why don’t you contact SHOW CALENDARS CATSNSW / Sharryn Hilton happy with the new format SHOW CALENDARS NSWCFA PUBLISHER-FELIS your breeder to see if you and the content of each of Brooke Hilton are eligible. BREEDERS PAGE PHOTOGRAPHERS our magazines. Peter Gunczy STUD PAGE Once again I am hoping that Good luck, showing is a Marion Anstis CLASSIFIED ADS you will send in some WEBMASTER great way to make new Peter Gunczy interesting stories, poems, SOCIAL MEDIA MODERATOR articles or cartoons or even friends and enjoy the day

Sharon Black just photos, to increase the with like minded people. FRONT COVER: SHOW MANAGER 2017 Tony Hurry This cutie has that big grin SHOW SECRETARY 2017 because she is the 2016 Sharryn Hilton WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WINNER of the JOYCE SELBY AWARD for the # Rowena Andrews NSW # Kasie Hokham NSW BEST PURE ONE BREED FELIS Is your magazine, # Lucienne Jagowzki NSW # Josie Kimpton NSW SIAMESE in addition to You can make it better! being WINNER of the # Jeff Gordon SA # Emily Campbell NSW For article placement LJ HOOKER PICTON Interesting anecdotes, # Nyree Reynolds NSW # Annette Clifford NSW poetry, short stories AWARD for the BEST PURE # Cathy Rees-Evans NSW # David Liebhold NSW contact Sharryn Hilton on ONE BREED SIAMESE, 0414 567 895 or email # Maia Murray NSW # Patricia Aspinall-Scriviner NSW BRED BY EXHIBITOR. submission to Proudly from FULLCIRCLE [email protected] Welcome back: Heidi and Sioux Mackenzie, Tasmania Cattery. PURE SIAMESE.

PRESIDENTS REPORT

The 2015 year is a year to reflect on its changes and achievements with the following the more notable :  Penny & Grant Richardson did not seek re-election to committee, which we sincerely thank both of them for many years of dedication & work to uphold the values & functioning of our Society;  Sharryn Hilton accepted the Secretary, Show Secretary and FELIS Editor roles with enthusiasm, trepidation and many pleas for assistance in each of these vital roles;  Sharon Black accepted to be our Treasurer and Social Media Moderator bringing with her new ideas that would hopefully assist in improving awareness of SCS;  Peter Gunczy continued in his role of Webmaster and continued to enlighten our committee on new and different ways of reaching a Siamese & Cat loving audience via the electronic media;  Christine Gunczy who although not enjoying the best of health during 2015 continued as Kitten Registrar and together with husband Peter managed the Kitten Availability data on our website.  Valda McDermott joined (was enticed, encouraged) to join the Committee for 2015 bringing her decades of Siamese experience and expertise;  John Ferguson as the elected Vice President was my backup and sounding board with matters of Constitution, business, promotion and also achieving some sponsorship for our 2016 show;  Our aged and weather worn trailer underwent a restoration after 33 years ensuring its roadworthiness for many more years;  Society’s property (cages, trestle tables, etc) relocated from Trilian homestead (Freemans Reach) to Fullcircle Farm (Wilton).  Our Constitution underwent review with proposed amendments for consideration and decision at today’s Special general meeting;  Facebook page created and now moderated by Sharon Black furthering our exposure;  Mobile website nearing completion by our webmaster;

After many years a complete review of our Society’s Fees and Charges was completed by committee; Working with the team above has been a rewarding one with all the requirements and challenges presented to committee dealt with in a friendly and professional manner and at all times democratically. Congratulations and thank you to those members who enjoyed show success and as importantly exhibited and promoted our Siamese breed. Keep up the good work in 2016 as it is well proven that our Siamese remains a popular breed with sales of our kittens emanating from show exposure.

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Special congratulations to the following members for a job well done in 2015:

Astraxalotte Cattery (Lee and Cheryl Gallagher) with multiple placings Garthowen Cattery (Chris Wiseman) Trilian Cattery (Grant & Penny Richardson) Christernee Cattery (Peter & Christine Gunczy) Kalinya Cattery (Tony & Bev Hurry) Lookatmese Cattery (Jay & Amie Hobbs) Lealjo Cattery (Joan Wright)

Such exposure now finds SCS with members (breeders) in nearly all States of Australia (NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS) as well as a reciprocal arrangement with CANT to exchange copies of FELIS with their magazine. Let’s keep up the good work and aim to have a full member in each State and Territory this year. Well done to all involved with our March 2015 show which found its committee with a short time to achieve a lot. To each and everyone involved with this event I sincerely thank you both as its Show Manager and your President. Our 59th All Breeds Show on February 27th at the Picton Shire Hall is well underway with its planning and in particular I must thank Sharryn Hilton for again taking on the responsibilities of Show Secretary. I must also thank those members who have already tested their breeding cats for PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) , a topic which I have written in December issue of FELIS. Simple, effective DNA testing is available to identify this disease so there is no reason why we cannot work together to combat its intrusion. Please have your cats tested and forward results to me as I am collating them to best assist us in managing this disease. Results are available to each and everyone of you. I cannot conclude my report without also making mention & thanking Sharryn Hilton for her work in revamping our FELIS. It continues to be professional in appearance and filled with content that should be of interest to our members. Thanks also to L J Hooker Picton for the financial support given in producing then distributing FELIS. When talking with those Siamese lovers & fellow breeders around the World, please remember to give them the link to our website & to the FELIS page. Finally, I again must thank my fellow Committee members for their work this year and for the support they have given me as your SCS President. To all our members continue the good work in breeding and promoting our Siamese and remember your SCS Committee is Bye for Now, here to work with and for you. Tony Hurry President, Siamese Cat Society of NSW Inc. E: [email protected] .au Ph: 0418 290 164

SECRETARY’S REPORT PRESENTED AT AGM - 30TH JANUARY, 2016

Good afternoon members,

We have had a busy year with Cats NSW providing shows throughout the year. This past year has made me feel that I have not done my job well enough, by not being able to attend most of the shows due to health issues of either the human or cat form. For that I can only apologise for not being present to assist in the maintaining of the Siamese Cat Society’s face to the public. The wearing of multiple hats has certainly shown me that maybe I need also multiple heads!!

Our own Siamese Cat Society Show was held in March 2015 at Wilberforce Hall, it was a “Mad Hatters Theme” which made it fun for the day. A successful show and great fun had by all. Because we were essentially a new Show committee and a new Siamese Cat Society committee it was left to have the big day to the ‘few volunteers’ to ensure its success, but thankfully it went off without a hitch. The most important WINNER of the day was to Tony & Bev Hurry winning both the, JOYCE SELBY AWARD for the ‘BEST PURE SIAMESE EXHIBIT’ and also the LJ HOOKER PICTON AWARD for the ‘BEST PURE SIAMESE EXHIBIT, BRED BY EXHIBITOR’. Congratulations!

During the year, we were approached by the large chain PETBARN at Casula to have a display of our precious little beings at their OPEN DAY had by the store. Tony Hurry and I, took some of our cats to show the public, just what PURE SIAMESE are. We had at least one of our four colours to show everyone. We proved very popular and we both ended up staying (instead of a two hour window,) almost all day because of the enquiry and the interest shown in our display. Our cats were “purrfect” as we would hope and we think it has improved the name of Siamese in the community. CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO WINNERS OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS: CAT OF THE YEAR AWARDS, CATS NSW - Won by Members of the SCS are as follows BEST KITTEN Tony & Bev Hurry 2nd and 5th

ENTIRE CAT Grant & Penny Richardson - 2nd (male) Peter & Christine Gunczy - 5th (female)

DESEXED CAT Tony & Bev Hurry 1st and 2nd

CAT OF THE YEAR AWARDS, CFA NSW - Won by Members of the SCS are as follows:

BEST MALE KITTEN Lee & Cheryl Gallagher 1st, 4th and 5th BEST FEMALE KITTEN Lee & Cheryl Gallagher 3rd and 4th

BEST ENTIRE CAT Lee & Cheryl Gallagher 2nd (male)

Our next show is scheduled for Saturday 27th February 2016 and it is themed as “Back to the Country“ it is to be held at Picton Shire Hall from 9.00am we are encouraging everyone to enter and enjoy a great day. So the rush is on to get this one organised and ensure our name remains untarnished in the excellence that we are Sharryn Hilton known to have a Show. Secretary, Siamese Cat Society of NSW Inc. E: [email protected] Thank you to our 2015 Committee for so much. Ph: 0414 567 895

SIAMESE CAT SOCIETY OF NSW TREASURER’S REPORT

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES Cat Show Entries $1,143.00 Judges Flights Feb $ 357.70

Interest from Bank $ 11.52 Judges Flights Sept $ 410.00

Sale of Tables $ 600.00 Judges Payment $ 120.00

Cash Takings—Cat Show $ 447.35 Judges Travel from Airport $ 145.00

Membership, Felis Advertising, $1,083.00 Judges Motels x 2 shows $ 430.00

Web Advertising, Sponsorship Trailer Repairs $ 899.80

& Donations Postage Felis $ 42.30

Total Receipts $3,284.87 Show Processing Jan $ 150.00

Show Processing April $ 150.00

Hall Hire Deposit $ 147.50

March Hall Hire $ 250.30

QBE Affiliation $ 180.00

Dept Fair Trading $ 53.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS FOR 2015 - $3,284.87 Vet Cat Show $ 50.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURE FOR 2015 - $3,621.50 Cat Show Catering $ 235.90

THE TOTAL LOSS FOR 2015 - $ 366.63 Total Expenditure $3,621.50

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11 59TH

By Sharryn Hilton, Show Secretary 2016

With this year’s show finally done dusted, I am happy to report that we had a very successful show which was held at the Wollondilly Shire Hall at Menangle Street, Picton on 27th February,2016. We had 65 entries of a great variety of cats on the day, another super friendly show that had smiles from everyone there. Many people commented upon how friendly it was and expressed interest in the type of show we had. It was a great show with a huge amount of interested people passing through the doors on the day. A big plus for the cat breeders to know that the cats are still so popular with general public. Loads of positive comments and lots of raffle tickets sold, to help cover the costs and the massive amount of prizes mostly donated by members of SCS committee. Tony Hurry Show Manager and I were kept busy all day ensuring things rolled along as smoothly as possible. Very few hiccups emanated, phew!! So in a thumbnail…… A fun day had by all!! AND CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO -

Birali Neferitti No. 1. F Seal Point Birman Kit Breeder / Exhibitor: Alison Moore SUPREME RING 1

SUPREME RING 2 Astraxalotte Perle Star No. 34 Lil ac Pt Siamese Breeder/Exhibitor: L & C Gallagher

JOYCE SELBY Award Fullcircle Ocetuk No. 24. Blue Point Breeder / Exhibitor: for Best Pure One Pinch of Danube Siamese Spey John Ferguson & Sharryn Hilton Breed Siamese LJ HOOKER PICTON Fullcircle Ocetuk No. 24 Blue Point Breeder / Exhibitor: Award for Best Pure Pinch of Danube Siamese Spey John Ferguson & Sharryn Hilton One Breed Siamese

We could not hold a show without the Judges so special Thank You to Joan Henderson (GCCFV), Leslie Freeman (GCCFV) our esteemed Victorian Judges who came specially to judge Ring 1 and Ring 2. Also Hazel Rossiter (CatsNSW) our Specialty Judge for the Pet Rescue, The Joyce Selby and the L J Hooker Picton Awards. Not to forget Joan Derks for being our ‘Fun Judge’ on the Best Dressed Cage and Best Dressed Exhibitor, and the great prizes you donated on the day. Also Thank You Sponsors: OZ-PET, BLACKHAWK, LOVE-EMS, ORIVET, PETS OWN, DERKS PET AND RURAL and LJ HOOKER PICTON (& Fullcircle Siamese) for their kind donations of Prizes and Awards. Special Thank you to Deb Nugent, our Show Processor who not only did this job but also trained “this newbie” into the Show Processing part of the role, with many late night emails, or an SMS (or 5-6) amend or attend to a problem that was brewing. Also, our huge thanks must go to the Stewards: Tayla Munro, who did a fantastic job!! A special thanks to Brad Curtis (Pres CATSNSW) for stepping into the role of Steward at the last minute (due to illness of our prior selected steward.) Not forgetting our Ring Recorders: Terry Goulden, John Greenway, Penny Richardson who don’t even get to wander the hall much due to the amount of work involved in collating the places etc for the Judges. You were great, many thanks as well. Thanks also to our very small band of workers who made the show not only workable but such a success, not only in the preparation prior to the show, but the set up, and dismantling of the cages and the tables, the decorations, the kitchen necessities, the running, and the huge cleaning up, after to ensure we had our bond returned as well…. A giant thank you!! Tony Hurry, John Ferguson, Peter Gunczy, Di Stokes, Deb Nugent, Amanda Ramsay, Marion Anstis, Renee Gunczy, Bev Hurry, Cheyenne Anderson for the 2 days of Setup, Running and Dismantle and Clean Up. I was also needed for airport duty both ways the day before and immediately after the show. To our Photographers DI Stokes and Peter Gunczy, many thanks. Also to our Caring Country Vet Dr Rennie Sinclair-Kydd for being our vet on the morning of the show and to Tracy of Charcoal Chicken Picton for the great food supplied to the workers and heaps left over to sell to the public on the day. I am sure we all slept very deeply the night of the show from sheer exhaustion, with so much work behind the scenes, no one has any idea how much is involved until they are personally doing it. So massive thanks must go out to a few people who did an awesome job in pulling this Show into line and making it a success!! So now onwards and upwards to our very special 60th ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND SCS CAT SHOW next year….

12 SIAMESE CAT SOCIETY NSW - RESULTS 59th Show held on 27th February 2016

RING TWO JUDGE: Joan Henderson GCCFV BEST EXHIBIT: 32. Astraxalotte Perle Star, L & C Gallagher GROUP TWO KITTENS . Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 24 Fullcircle Ocetuk Pinch of Danube S. Hilton & J. Ferguson 2nd 25 Trilian GM Denver P & G. Richardson

GROUP TWO ENTIRE CATS Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 32 Astraxalotte Perle Star L & C Gallagher 2nd 28 Fullcircle Alysha Tuiki S. Hilton / J. Ferguson 3rd 26 Ayundha Takeittothelimit C. Harrison 4th 30 Christernee Lil Inca S. Hilton / J. Ferguson 5th 31 NSWCFA CH Kalinya Outback Allure S. Hilton / J. Ferguson

GROUP TWO DESEXED Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 34 CH Kalinya OM Jemma T & B. Hurry 2nd 36 GD CH Kalinya YD Carnie V. Hurry 3rd 35 Blakewood Oriemme (IMP USA) T & B. Hurry ______

RING ONE JUDGE: Leslie Freeman GCCFV BEST EXHIBIT: 32. Astraxalotte Perle Star, L & C Gallagher GROUP TWO KITTENS

Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 24 Fullcircle Ocetuk Pinch of Danube S. Hilton & J. Ferguson 2nd 25 Trilian GM Denver P & G. Richardson

GROUP TWO ENTIRE CATS Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 32 Astraxalotte Perle Star L & C. Gallagher 2nd 33 Trilian PW Alaska P & G. Richardson 3rd 26 Ayundha Takeittothelimit C. Harrison 4th 31 NSWCFA CH Kalinya Outback Allure S. Hilton / J. Ferguson 5th 31 NSWTFA CH NSWCFAGC Christernee Milla T & B. Hurry

GROUP TWO DESEXED Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 34 CH Kalinya OM Jemma T & B. Hurry 2nd 35 Blakewood Oriemme (IMP USA) T & B. Hurry 3rd 36 GH CH Kalinya YD Carnie V. Hurry

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JUDGE: Judge Hazel Rossiter CATSNSW

JOYCE SELBY AWARD BEST PURE ONE BREED SIAMESE

Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 24 Fullcircle Ocetuk Pinch of Danube S. Hilton & J. Ferguson 2nd 25 Trilian GM Denver P & G. Richardson 3rd 31 NSWCFA CH Kalinya Outback Allure S. Hilton / J. Ferguson

LJ HOOKER PICTON AWARD BEST PURE ONE BREED SIAMESE BRED BY EXHIBITOR

Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 24 Fullcircle Ocetuk Pinch of Danube S. Hilton & J. Ferguson

13 SIAMESE CAT SOCIETY NSW - RESULTS 59th Show held on 27th February 2016

RING TWO JUDGE: Joan Henderson GCCFV SUPREME: Birali Nefertiti—Alison Moore GROUP ONE KITTENS . Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 1 Birali Nefertiti Alison Moore 2nd 9 Aiko Princess Belle Sue & Melissa Harding 3rd 7 Richmaure Clooney Carol Macleod 4th 6 Thundapaws Alchemy Sue Molloy 5th 11 Everdolls Bellissimo Lucana Kaprovic & Anthony Martens

GROUP ONE ENTIRE CATS Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 12 Birali Loki Alison Moore

GROUP ONE DESEXED Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 15 Kiyomi Charlie Son Of Dia Lucana Kaprovic & Anthony Marten 2nd 14 CCC CH GL DB GD CH Gramar Sweet Secrets Janet Doust ______

RING TWO JUDGE: Joan Henderson GCCFV BEST EXHIBIT: Samnicki Czar Tovaric— Robyn & Geoff Hackworthy

GROUP THREE KITTENS

Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 37 Tijah Kirabo Suzanne Hatcher 2nd 39 Tijah Jager Chris Wenzel 3rd 38 Tijah Red Beacon Suzanne Hatcher 4th 41 Tijah Zagora Suzanne Hatcher 5th 42 Calian Ballet Dancer Carolyn Harrison

GROUP THREE ENTIRE CATS Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 51 Samnicki Czar Tovarich Robyn & Geoff Hackworthy 2nd 52 Nareira Issey Miyake Deborah Thomas 3rd 46 TKalame Cleocatra Ann Elphick 4th 53 Elsprite Domovoi Jo-ann Minns 5th 50 CH TICK SGC Alsoomse Guardianofthepople Michael Phillips & Richard Frame

GROUP THREE DESEXED Catalogue Exhibit Exhibitor 1st 60 CCCA CH GL DB GD CH Joylindar Tyler Deborah Thomas 2nd 45 Marshallpark Harry Potter Hazel & Jeanette Rossiter 3rd 58 Raska Emerald Leaf Sakura Mr P & Mrs A Ramsay 4th 56 GD CH Shyann Evening Shadow Miss M Grayson 5th 59 Haxtendorf Czar Ziva (Imp NZ) Robyn & Geoff Hackworthy

14 SPECIAL REPORT cont.

PRA

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Members Article page 1

‘LIFE WITH GEM’ Written by Lee Gallagher

We, my wife Cheryl and I, are the owners of Kaluamoa Awesome Gem. We imported “Gem” from Hawaii in late 2011. That is a story in itself. In mid-2011, we spoke to Tony Hurry who was in negotiation to possibly import a Siamese from Charlee Abrams in Kawai. We asked if he would like us to visit her cattery and report back. And, he agreed. So, on our way back from America, we “dropped” in to visit Charlee and her cattery on the understanding that we were not buying a kitten. Charlee showed us around her cattery and then showed us her kittens that were for sale. Gem was one of the three kittens that she showed us. In fact, she was in negotiations with a lady in Japan who wanted to buy a kitten. Then communication went “dead”. At this time there had been a tsunami in the Pacific off Japan! So, from not wanting to buy a kitten, we were taken with Gem and proceeded to purchase him. The worst part of the process was the “internment” for 30 days at Eastern Creek Quarantine which we were so glad to be away from. Gem’s first show was a 4 ring combined show at Forestville, as an adult. We knew he was a “nice” cat with great disposition, but were a little embarrassed when Gem was placed first in each ring! Little did we know that 2012 would be a great year for our Gem. Out of 46 rings, (15 shows), Gem recorded 29 first places and by the end of his first year, his title was CCCA Gd Ch & Gold DGC. During these fifteen shows there were occasions when Gem “bombed” completely and other times, when he “streeted” the field. So, on 15 occasions, we had to prepare Gem for a show with a bath, clipping nails and the early morning starts. He absolutely loved his baths, and there were occasions when we put him in the water and literally walked away – without him moving or jumping out! This is something that still happens! He was also the NSWCFA G2 Male cat of the year. Gem had certainly got the tongues wagging with his performance on the bench during 2012. We certainly were on a learning curve as 2013 would prove.

2013 saw Gem attend 20 shows and come away with 51 challenges, 18 best of breeds, and 13 best in shows. As a result, he finished in first place in Cat of the Year for Group 2 and his other placings also helped. This was also the year that Gem’s progeny – his daughter, Astraxalotte Saphire Gem, entered the show scene. She was the best Group 2 female kitten and before the end of the show season had worked her way into fifth place as an adult cat. So we had father and daughter each in first place. Each year, it is possible to learn something about your cat/s. During 2013, on our long distance trips, eg Griffith, Lismore, Maclean; Gem spent most of his time lying in a pod on my wife’s lap without needing to be held or restrained. When he became restless, we would open his cage and let him walk into it, do his business and then let him come back into the front of the car. Disposition indeed!! In 2013, Gem really only bombed out in 2 shows – Bathurst and Oriental Shows. He also entered the CCCA Nationals in Melbourne and did well winning two challenges and 5 Top 10 placings from six rings. At the end of 2013, Gem’s title was CCCA Tr Gd Ch & Dia DGC.

One interesting story to come out of this year occurred at the Sydney Royal Show with Gem and his daughter, Saphire, entered. While waiting to go in for vetting, one of the show workers came down and said, “Has anyone lost a Siamese cat?” My thought – who would be so …………… to do that. On looking into Gem’s cage, I saw no Gem. Sugar!! Come with me she said. He is at the main gate and security has everything “under control”. On reaching the main gate, Gem was sitting on the petrol tank of a ute “surrounded” by 3 orange flashing security cars. Under control indeed! I walked up to Gem who continued to just lie there, knowing that I would turn up,… eventually. I collected him and put him back in his cage and went back to the cat pavilion where he earnt one (20 point) challenge from 2 rings on the day.

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2014 was another successful year for Gem and us. Participating in 22 shows, including the CCCA Nationals in Brisbane, Gem was awarded 71 challenges from 71 rings, 15 best of breeds, and 15 best in shows. Thank goodness, he still enjoys travelling in the car. During this year, he sired nearly 30 kittens with almost half of them coming from our own queens. Some of these kittens would come into their own in 2015. Gem finished third in the Cat of the Year, his daughter, Saphire, was second in the female section and his son, Astraxalotte Tanzie Gem was the second best male kitten for the year. People who saw Gem were impressed with him and his manner, especially those who came to the Nationals in Brisbane. At the end of 2014, Gem’s title was CCCA Ruby Tr Gd Ch & Dia DGC & QLD Ch.

And so, in 2015, Gem went to 20 shows and was awarded 64 challenges, 42 best of breed and 17 best in shows. He was withheld in only one ring during the year. It wasn’t so much Gem’s efforts in 2015 that were the talking point in the cat fancy, but his progeny. In the male kittens, Gem had 3 seal point kittens from the same litter that were on the bench till the end of August. In that time, Astraxalotte Zaffre Gem earnt enough points to finish first, with his two brothers Sigma Gem running fourth and Cardovan Gem coming fifth. Another of his progeny, Braeside Rubin, (Tammy Jupp) came second in the males. With the females, Astraxalotte Smokey Gem finished in fourth place (in a short period on the bench), and Astraxalotte Perle Star, also in a short bench period, worked her way into third place by the end of the season. Braeside Kimbriella, (Tammy Jupp) was the best female kitten for the year. Rubin and Kimbriella were from the same litter. So, in the wash up, Gem sired 6 of the ten kittens in the Cat of the Year and was the grandfather to Perle Star (by Saphire Gem). At the end of 2015, Gem’s title stood at CCCA Diamond Tr Gd Ch & Dia DGC & QLD Ch.

As the year progressed, and we were travelling with so many kittens (in one cage), we decided to place one of his three entire seal point sons in Gem’s cage. This occurred from about May through till the end of August – without any type of fight or skirmish between the two boys. Some breeders were horrified at what we were doing, but we certainly knew our stud boy, Gem, and it was a feather in his cap to the amazement of other exhibitors. If the same situation arises in the future, the same approach will be undertaken. As his kittens have grown and developed in each litter, we have allowed them to have some time with their Dad, so as we ascend the stairs on our way to bed, the kittens join us on the expectation of some time with Dad – which he really enjoys. And he doesn’t play rough, either! At Bathurst, Zaffre started carrying on, so we asked the show manager if we could put Zaffre in with his father, and he agreed. Zaffre very quickly settled down.

At one show this year, judge, Val Harney, approached Cheryl and I (after judging) and said, “you need to be congratulated.” Our response – “Why? What have we done?” Her reply was lovely - “I have been judging in the cat fancy for over thirty years and judged lots of cats and kittens. But I have not seen the quality that your 3 seal point male kittens bring to the bench in all my years of judging. Congratulations!!” Just a tad chuffed, we was. And just to add, Zaffre Gem was in New Zealand with his new owner by September 18 and at his first show, ended up with enough points to be a titled cat – just like his father. As I said to another breeder who had bought one of Gem’s male kittens for breeding, “I look forward to coming to shows in the future and seeing Gem up against his progeny!” To which the breeder asked “Why so?” “Because if you and I are doing the right thing breeding wise, then the progeny should do better than the parent/s.”

It has been, not only a pleasure to be the owners of Awesome Gem, but a privilege. He is an amazing cat, and a wonderful example of his breed. He is rising 5 in age and has not really started to “darken” like some seal points can. He is far from what could be said to be a “perfect” cat, but he does come close. Interestingly, all his progeny have his very deep blue eye colour AND strong chins!! Going to shows over the last four years, has allowed us to meet lots of different people – some more interesting than others, as well as all the judges that have also had the pleasure to judge our boy. This is much appreciated when a judge gets to judge Gem for the first time – especially those from overseas. During 2016, we will be taking Gem to all the country shows, because the country shows need the support of all exhibitors in order to survive. We will then choose what shows we are going to attend from the remainder, as well as attending the CCCA Nationals in Adelaide. The cat fanciers of South Australia need to have the chance to see our boy. Gem also spends time “talking” to and with me, in which he has a range of sounds and mouth movements. 18

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SHOW CALENDAR 2016

Calendar subject to change)

For more details, see http://www.CatsNSW.com.au

19 NSW Cat Fanciers Association Inc. 2016 Calendar

DATE CLUB CONTACT TYPE

31 January Federal Kitten Show 02 6654 2000 All Breed

6 February NSW CFA COTY Awards 02 9834 6577 Group Awards

27/28 February Royal Canberra Show (1) 02 6254 9533 All Breed

13 March Burmese Cat Society 02 4920 7961 Shorthair + Companion

19 March NSW CFA New Faces 02 9834 6577 All Breed

2 April MIA Cat Club 02 6962 6151 All Breed

9/10 April Royal Bathurst Show 02 9153 6870 All Breed

16 April Maclean Show Society 02 6645 1532 All Breed

23/24 April Coffs Harbour Show Society 02 6563 1294 All Breed

30 April NSW CFA State Show 02 9834 6577 All Breed

7 May Armidale & New England Cat Club 02 6775 2050 All Breed

22 May Central Coast Cat Club 02 4936 6515 All Breed

21/22 May ACT Abyssinian & Birman Show (1) All Breed

28 May Kempsey Kat Klub 02 6563 1294 All Breed

4 June Branxton Wine Country Cat Club All Breed

4/5 June CCCA Meeting

11/12 June ACF National Show – Brisbane (2) 07 5525 2104 All Breed

19 June Federal Cat Club 02 6654 2000 All Breed

26 June ACT Longhair Show (1) 02 6254 9533 All Breed

2 July Oriental Cat Club 02 4334 4955 Shorthair

3 July Birman Cat Club 0402 050 520 Group 1

10 July St George & District Cat Club 02 9398 4998 All Breed

16/17 July CCCA National Show – Adelaide (2) 0413 482 240 / 0401 354 052 All Breed

23 July Western Districts Cat Society 02 4574 2214 All Breed

30 July Tamworth & District Cat Club 02 6760 3639 All Breed

6 August Ku–Ring–Gai/Longhair/Himalayan Cat Clubs 4621 2552 /4883 7184 / 9607 6674 Group 1

6 August Abyssinian Cat Club 02 6581 1713 Shorthair & Companion

13/14 August CCCA Judges Seminar

20 August Newcastle & Hunter Valley Cat Club 02 4933 3375 All Breed

28 August Capital Cats/ACT Breeders Show (1) 02 6254 9533 All Breed

3 September NSW CFA Fundraiser Show 02 9834 6577 All Breed

11 September Illawarra Pedigree Cat Fancy 02 4284 7438 All Breed

17 September North Coast All Breeds Cat Club 02 6563 1294 All Breed

24 September Temora Show Society 02 6973 1702 All Breed

1 October Blue Point Siamese Society 02 9677 0627 All Breed

8 October Riverina Cat Club – Wagga0 02 6947 9403 All Breed

22 October North Coast Show Society – Lismore 02 6563 1294 All Breed

6 November All Breeds Desexed Cat Club 0408 654 619 All Breed Desexed

CCCA & ACF National Shows not includ- Note (1) ACT shows are not included in NSW CFA Note (2) ed in NSW CFA COTY 20 Cat survives being accidentally posted more than 400 kilometres in a box

London: A Siamese cat has survived eight days in a box after she was accidentally put in the post by her owners.

Cupcake travelled with an order of DVDs from Falmouth in Cornwall, England to West Sussex – over 400 kilometres away. The recipient was stunned to discover Cupcake, who was extremely dehydrated, inside the box along with the DVDs.

They contacted the RSPCA who collected the cat and took her to Grove Lodge Vets in Worthing for a health check. Cupcake's owner, Julie Baggott, later travelled there from Falmouth to be reunited with the cat.

"When I realised she was missing two weeks ago it was the most horrible, scary feeling," she told the BBC. "We looked everywhere for her. I feel terrible about what's happened. "I put everything in the box and sealed it straight away so I don't know how she managed to get in there. "It was a miracle because she was alive and she's managed to survive that awful ordeal”.

Grove Lodge Vets said they would never have been able to reunite Cupcake with her owners if she had not been microchipped.

"We scanned this gorgeous girl to check for a microchip," they said. "Everyone was delighted and even more so when we found that the contact details were up to date and we were able to contact her owners straight away.

"This is probably one of the most extraordinary stories any of us at Grove Lodge Vets has ever heard.

"The serious side of this incredible journey is that poor Cupcake was extremely dehydrated and has required intensive treatment to ensure she recovers fully."

The vets said Cupcake had seemed "quite relaxed and unconcerned" while waiting for her owners in her kennel on the cat ward.

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ASTRAXALOTTE C. & L. GALLAGHER [email protected] 02) 6572 4550 SINGLETON, NSW

CHRISTERNEE C. & P. GUNCZY [email protected] 02) 4567 2471 BILPIN, NSW

ECUMENE C. WATSON & J. MADDOX [email protected] 02) 4889 8869 COLO VALE, NSW

FULLCIRCLE S. HILTON & J. FERGUSON [email protected] 0414 567 895 WILTON, NSW

GARTHOWEN C. WISEMAN [email protected] 02) 6769 5512 ATTUNGA, NSW

JINGILI V. MCDERMOTT [email protected] 02) 9838 7170 BAULKHAM HILLS ,

NSW KALINYA B & T. HURRY [email protected] 02) 4272 7764 UNANDERRA, NSW

KNOCKFIN H. HAINES [email protected] 02) 4930 6212 LUSKINTYRE, NSW

LEALJO J. WRIGHT [email protected] 07) 4966 4303 SEAFORTH, QLD

LEXTRIS D. BUNDESEN [email protected] 07) 4939 6921 EMU PARK, QLD

LOOKATMESE J & A. HOBBS [email protected] 08) 7480 1534 SMITHFIELD PLAINS, SA

MONTRESOR C. CHAUTARD-JENSEN [email protected] 07) 4055 2225 FRESHWATER, QLD

NAKHON R. KEYS [email protected] 08) 9390 1765 SEVILLE GROVE, WA SAWAN PASSERELLA K. HEDGECOCK [email protected] 02) 4474 2668 MARUYA, NSW

REIKO J. CONWAY [email protected] 02) 6628 1243 ALSTONVILLE, NSW

TARGARYEN J. HANCOCK [email protected] 08) 9844 8696 BAYONET POINT, WA

TAMJANA S. BLACK [email protected] 0402 035 965 LALOR PARK, NSW

TRILIAN P. & G. RICHARDSON [email protected] 02) 4579 7180 FREEMANS REACH, NSW

VARANASI J. STEWART [email protected] 02) 4784 2863 KATOOMBA, NSW

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24 HOW TO GIVE A CAT & DOG A PILL

How to Give a Cat a Pill………

1. Pick up cat & cradle it in the crook of your left

arm as if holding a baby.

Position right forefinger & thumb on either side of cats mouth & gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens

mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth & swallow.

2. Retrieve pill from floor & cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm & repeat process.

3. Retrieve cat from bedroom & throw soggy pill away.

4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand.

Force jaws open & push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl & cat from top of wardrobe.

Call spouse in from the garden.

7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail. Get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler & repair curtains.

6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, Carefully sweep shattered hold front & rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by figurines & vases from hearth cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while & set to one side for gluing forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler & later. rub cat's throat vigorously.

9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans & drink one beer to take taste away. Apply BandAid to spouse's forearm & remove blood from carpet with cold water & soap.

8. Wrap cat in large towel & get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end 10. Retrieve cat from of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil & blow neighbour's shed. Get down drinking straw. another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard & close door onto neck. Leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert 11. Fetch screwdriver from spoon. Flick pill down garage & put cupboard throat with elastic band. door back on hinges. Drinkbeer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to 12. Call fire department to retrieve the cat from the top of the tree cheek & check records for across the road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence date of last tetanus while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from wrap. shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to 13. Using heavy-duty pruning disinfect. Toss back an- gloves from shed, tie the little other shot. Throw t-shirt *&#%^'s front paws to rear paws away & fetch new one with garden twine & bind tightly from bedroom. to leg of dining table. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically & pour two pints of water down 14. Consume remainder of throat to wash pill down. scotch. Get spouse to drive you to emergency. Sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers & forearm & removes pill remnants 15. Arrange for RSPCA to from right eye. Call collect mutant cat from hell furniture shop on way & call local pet shop to see if home to order new table. they have any hamsters!

How to Give a Dog a Pill

1. Wrap it in bacon.

2. Toss it in the air.

3. Good Dog!

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