Kitty Bytes - December 2005
"A thing of beauty, strength and grace, lies behind that whiskered face."
- Unknown -
On the weekend of the 18th of November, I had the distinct pleasure of attending my first-ever Catwriters’ Association Convention as well as attending the CFA Cat Show in San Francisco.
It was an amazing time. I met some unique and wonderful people both at the convention and the cat show. I was able to see for the first time in my life, up close and personal, the best of the best in cat breeds.
Since I deal with only strays and feral cats in my life, I was stunned at the mellow pedigree cats lounging about in their cages, completely unconcerned about the crowds, the noise or the location. I was mesmerized by their beauty and grateful to see so many fine breeds represented. It was an experience I won’t soon forget.
Focus On Felines
The month of December, we are happy to bring you ten more fine felines to vote for.
You can only vote for one, and yes, we understand the choices are tough.
Click here to vote.
You are welcome to submit your photos now for future consideration. Not all photos received will be accepted. But you will be sent an alert email letting you know ahead of time that your cat is being showcased in our contest.
Last month's winner was Howie, Sumo and Lappie three kittens that swept up a lot of hearts. Their owner James will soon be receiving a token of our thanks courtesy of Meowhoo.com.
 GoTags.com is now offering Kitty Bytes subscribers 20% OFF on the new reflective personalized kitty collars! To claim your discount - use coupon code Over20 at checkout.
Check out our website - Embroidered collars back by popular demand!
Click here for GoTags.com
Contest Chatter
Kittens Behaving Badly II turned out to be a lot of fun. How interesting to see the different ways that our members’ cats assert their individuality. The following members are winners. A special prize is waiting courtesy of Zero Odor Pets:
Tuxedokitties, eatrawfish, leesali, House of Cats, ScamperFarms, Miss Mew.
Congrats to all!
Caption This
The forum will still be in operation and caption this type photos are welcome. But starting in 2006 Caption This will no longer be awarding out prizes for the winners on a monthly basis.
Just in the time for the holidays this article focuses on four distinctly different and unique gifts that both cats and their owners will love.
Unique Gifts for Cat-lovers
This cautionary article highlights several chemical dangers that people routinely use when they have pets in their homes. Also included are Poison Control numbers that should be pasted on everyone’s refrigerator for easy access.
Household Chemicals and Your Pets
Wendy is still out herding some cats of her own, but she will be back in 2006 with brand new advice for all those concerned about behavior problems and their cats. In the meantime, there is gold to be found in the archives in regards to her past comments to readers.
You can reach Wendy at [email protected].
Kitty Bit
It is time for plummeting temperatures and there are stray cats that need warmth and food. To provide a safe, insulated shelter that is inexpensive and quick to set up, you need one of those throw-away Styrofoam coolers, a sharp knife, duct tape and straw.
Take the cooler and cut two cat-size holes in it; one hole in the front, one in the back. Duct tape the lid onto the cooler, stuff straw into the interior (for warmth) and set it out of the elements. Begin feeding nearby so the cat will know that the cooler is a good place to catch a nap. Be sure that you always provide fresh water in the winter time, many a feral cat or stray has become hypothermic by trying to eat snow to survive, thus lowering their core body temperature.
Stacy Mantle is no dummy. This latest product she was asked to test out would have meant that she would not have any bathroom time. With fourteen cats, two kids and two adults, toilet training all her cats would have been a chore. Therefore, she asked her neighbor to help out, and now you can read about how it went, or if the cats went.
CitiKitty - Complete Cat Toilet Training
Meowhoo Spotlight-
Natural Cat Care Products
Under Care and Grooming you will find listings with different natural cat care products for you and your cat.
Natural Cat Care Products
Meowhoo Wallpaper
 Nestled among the flowering leaves of the poinsettia plant, this beauty peeks his head up, to say hello and wish you a Happy Holidays.
Whatever has captured this lovely cat's attention simply adds to the allure of this
charming photograph.
A holiday desktop offering, for you to enjoy.
Click here for the Meowhoo Wallpapers
Siamese Rescue - Rescues from the Heart
Have a hankering for a Siamese cat or kitten? Contact Siamese Rescue, they are always looking for adoptive families for their many cats.
Siamese Rescue - (I heard a rumor that Satine was looking for a quality home)
Next month, KittyBytes takes the time off to get together and discuss how to keep this newsletter interesting and vital.
We have enjoyed bringing you another year of articles, tips about cat care, fun contests and other surprises.
Thank you for spending your time with us. We have enjoyed having you!
We will see you again in February of next year!
The TCS Team
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