The Oldsters Will Soon Strut Their Stuff!

If you have been checking this blog recently, you will have probably guessed that Sailbourne is inactive as a breeding cattery. However, we are hoping that soon we will be able to get back into showing, at least in a limited capacity.

Some CFA clubs offer "veterans class," where cats seven years of age or older compete against each other, regardless of breed. It's mainly for bragging rights, although the region of CFA where I live does offer special awards at the end of the show season. Kyouju, our original Bobtail, turns seven this month. We plan to show him in veterans class shows in the local area starting with the new show season in May.

This should be interesting on several accounts: Kyouju, while in relatively good physical condition, still needs to have that ol' belly flap tightened up a bit. The easiest way to do this is just to get him more exercise. Running and jumping after feather wands or the Evil Red Dot (aka the laser pointer) should take care of this. On the other hand, he will need to get used to being bathed again. Wheeeeeee ....

If we can get through these issues, Kyouju is such a fun and personable cat, he should show quite well. Fingers crossed!