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How do we define `kitten mills` and can we legislate against them without it impacting negatively on the cat fancy?
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Understanding the difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights is a critical distinction that all people need to make in order to choose the philosophy that best represents their hopes and wishes for the future of both domesticated and wild animals.
A cat breeder explains why she will always accept a kitten back from a buyer, no questions asked. Her motto is `A Mockingbird kitten is a Mockingbird kitten forever`.
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A cat breeder shares her own take on typical words in a cat exhibitor’s vocabulary. For instance, BALANCE: How to arrange the checkbook so your spouse won’t know how much money you spent on cat shows last month. Often done in the bathroom with the door locked.
The internet makes it easier then it has ever been for cat breeders to share suggestions regarding problems from the most basic to the most complex. It is now even more important to consider the experience, wisdom and personal agenda of the person giving you advice.
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What is true for one breed, may not be true for another. When we talk about a breed other than our own, we need to understand that different breeds are just that… different.
Do you know how to have a lively discussion with someone with the opposite opinion to yours without it getting nasty?
Too often, we use the word "friend" casually, but what is the difference between an acquaintance, a friend and a true friend? What defines friendship in the cat fancy? What do you expect from your "fancy" friend?
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At what age should a cat be retired from your breeding program?
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A new owner reflects upon the joy her kitten brings to her life, and the sacrifices the cat breeder makes in pursuing a life in the cat fancy.
If I didn’t have a cat my home would be carpeted instead of tiled.
From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a cat”. They “just don’t understand”.
A longtime breeder shares his thoughts on re-assessing his breeding program
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A Persian breeder shares how she helps rescue kittens in need with a unique philosophy of giving back.
Whenever a goose falls out of the formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. Are you as smart as a goose?
A chance meeting at a vet`s office is the beginning of a love affair.
There are many positives and a few negatives inherent in any mentorship situation. Whether you are the mentor or the protégé, learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of mentoring.
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The editor of Show Cats Online shares her personal life philosophies and illustrates how she applied them to her involvement in the cat fancy.