Stella's first CFA cat show

Stella went for her maiden CFA cat show on 27th-28th January 2024 in the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre. Its a 2 day show, from around 11am to 7pm. There were 6 rings to compete in each day, and if she is lucky to get into the finals, she would have to present herself for 12  times daily.

For the first day, because she was a new comer, she was assigned to the Open category, for which she would try to win as many small rosettes as she could in order to be promoted to the Grand Premier Category ASAP. At the maximum, each cat could get 2 small rosettes in each ring. They being - Best All Breed, 2nd Best All Breed, Best Long Hair, 2nd Best Long Hair, Best Short Hair, 2nd Best Long Hair. Exotic Shorthair because of the Persian breed was classified as Long Hair Cats. Other popular breeds in this class include Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest, Persian, Ragdoll, Siberian etc. 

The first day was not too difficult for her. Of the 6 rings, she came out empty handed in only one. To our surprise, she was also awarded a big rosette in one ring in addition to the 2 smaller rosettes. She ended the day with a total of 8 small rosettes, one big rosette and became a one day Grand. 

The really tough challenge came on the second day, as carrying the Grand Premier title gave her better chance to compete for big rosettes or ranking in Premiership. Small rosettes are now irrelevant to her. Usually Exotic would be fully grown by the age of 3. Stella being 1 year 7 months, looks like a baby vs other Exotic competitors who are age between 3-6 years old. Naturally, she would loose out considerably in appearance and build. I believe genetically, Stella has the potential, as she was awarded with rosettes in 2 of the 6 rings.

Results:

Overall, I believe Stella is starting to know the game. She had more interaction with the judges although she likes to look at the audience or maybe trying to locate us. She was more relaxed - willing to eat and sleep on site. Strategy wise, if serious about competitions, then save it till Stella is fully grown! 

Snippets

Auntie and Stella being caught by the official photographer!

Stella: Let me see what I got

   Let's see......Hmmmm.....

Stella completed her second charity work - donations made on 3rd February 2024.

Tong's Rocking Zebra Training School

Tong's Rocking Zebra Training School started in summer of 2013, after adopting a rocking zebra from Qpet. Now, with its mission being fully accomplished, the Rocking Zebra would likely retire in 2023.

Over the past 9 years, a total of 5 smart kitties managed to undergo the harsh training and graduated with flying colors as shown by the following videos. 

Kitty and Goldie:

Betty:

Felix: 

Stella:

Overall, the above shows the improvement in quality of the photographic equipment (camera and mobile phone) and the various editing software. Also, its easier for a breakthrough to start training at a young age, as they are less risk averse.

 

 

Goldie's 12 Years Old Birthday Party

 

Goldie:

I celebrated my 12 year old birthday on 17th July. Thank u all for your love.

This year, my birthday wish is to help spread YOUR love to the needy. I hope you would LIKE the following link (leave your comment and share it as well), so that if both Betty and I happen to win a prize, it could be donated to the less fortunate

https://www.facebook.com/blackhawkhk/posts/558417694342703

Deadline for voting is this Friday – 22th July, midnight HK time

Thank u for your support. God bless

 

 

With the support of all of you, Goldie and Betty were honored to have achieved their mission in flying colors. We will follow up later on with the distribution of our prizes.

 

 

 

 

The poor man's Mercedes

 

We bought two baskets to be put in the balcony for the cats. Guess what are their preferences....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because the children are not used to the height of the pram, Auntie Z removed the frame and turn it into a poor man's Mercedes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is better?

Who is the better of the two?


Part1

Part2

Some experience to share

Goldie had been licking her left front paw and back leg, resulting in self inflicted wounds.

 

Despite regular thorough cleansing and application of ointment, the wound was never completely healed. Instead the situation worsened. This problem had dragged on for a few months, for which we finally took her to see the family vet.

 

Took extracts of her fur - did a culture, examined under microscope, but couldn't find out the exact cause.

 

She had been given the long lasting anti-biotic injection (effective for 2 weeks). Told to clean the wound twice daily, apply ointment and wear the collar at all times. At the time of the first revisit (2 weeks later), little progress was observed. Goldie, who occassionally took off the collar by herself and licked the wound should be blamed.

 

It was in the midst of such disappointment that we spent time thinking of a way to better reduce chances of her licking the wound. We decided to make a glove for her to wear. As for the material, we chose the face mask for adult -- the material is breathable and could keep the wound dry. We use an elastic band to let her carry it around the shoulder.

 

This arrangement seems to work well, as the vet was happy with her progress during the second revisit (4 weeks since first consultation). Though she was given another dose of anti-biotic injection, the next appointment is now being extended to a month, with hope of getting a clean bill of health thereafter.

 

 

 

 

Another point worth noting is the collar should be made of soft material or else it could scratch her wound when she licks herself.

 

 

 

As an aside, there is still fun at home.....

A Belated Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Wishing all our friends and their family

Good Luck, Good Health, Great Prosperity & A Joyous

Year of the Monkey!!

 

 

Betty's Two Year Old Birthday Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday, Betty! Wsihing you Good Health, Lots of Joy and Happiness in the years to come!!

Our Apologies --- A Belated Thank You for Your Support

Please accept our sincere apologies for the long delay in reporting on (1) results of the HKTVmall 寵物節 選出全港最傻毛孩and (2) allocation of the prizes being awarded. Moreover, the prizes allocation could have been much better done if during that period, our facebook account had not being temporarily deactivated and was forced to change its name for the sake of continuity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our heartfelt thanks to all who had taken the trouble to support us in this charitable drive. It was a tough challenge, and we were surprised with the results.

Goldie was being awarded 網上人氣大獎 (Cats Division)

 

 

Betty was being awarded the Second prize 亞軍 (Cats Divison)

 

 

 

 

The prizes were being given to

 

1)       Carmen Lau (癌症離世婆婆遺下28隻貓)

 

 

2) Sharon Lam

 

 

 

3) Fung Man Lo

 

 

 

We would also like to take this opportunity to wish our all our friends

 

A Merry Christmas

 

 

 

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A Wondrous 2016!!

 

Ready for business?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Uncle Philip for giving us this wonderful present and all the trouble to ensure of its safe deliver.