December 6th & 7th, 2008
Best Western Royal Plaza
Fitchburg, MA
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450 Cats ~ 8 AB Rings ~ HHPs ~ Jr. Showmanship

Allbreed Judges:
Stan Barnaby
Jo Ann Cummings
Kenny Currle
Robert Goltzer
Chuck Gradowski
Barbara Sumner
Wayne Trevathan
Vicki Abelson
Entry Clerk:
Shirley Peet
meloncali@comcast.net
415 Shore Drive
Joppa, MD 21085
410-679-1873 Fax 410-679-1874
Please, no calls after 10 p.m.
Closing Date: 12-1-08
Early Bird Close: 11-13-08

Show Manager: Pauline Joy prjoy1@comcast.net 603-883-2912 Cell: 603-365-8405
Show Treasurer: Pat Townsend tntpuff@comcast.net 603-424-8219
GAS SAVER! Entry Fees (received by 11/13) *
1st Entry (includes catalog) $45
2nd Entry (same owner) $40
3rd Entry (same owner) $35
$4th & Additional Entries (same owner) $25
* BT&Ts effort to help out the exhibitor. We are using the same fees from 2005. Plus added a Gas Saver that is even lower than the 2005 EB fees. SAVE ON YOUR ENTRIES!
1st Entry (includes catalog) $52
2nd Entry (same owner) $47
3rd Entry (same owner) $42
4th & Additional Entries (same owner) $32
$25 Double/Sales Cage
$30 Grooming Space
$10 End of Row/Substitutions
$35 Returned Check Fee (+postage & bank fees)
$25 Late Fee (any fees not paid in full by 12-7-08)
Click Here to Enter Online


There will be a drawing Saturday for a FREE dinner for two at the Hotel restaurant.
You must be registered with the hotel to be eligible to win.


JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: Saturday, $5 each.

HOUSEHOLD PETS: Same fees, no limit.

ENTRIES: All checks must be made payable to Black Tie & Tails Cat Club. There is a limit of one benching/agent request per exhibitor. FULLY PAID Gas Saver Entry Fees must be received by the Entry Clerk by November 13, 2008. Entries must include payment, Gas Saver Fees WILL NOT be honored if payment is not received by 11-13-08. Entries received without payment will not be processed until payment is received.. Regular Entry Fees go in to effect on November 14, 2008.

HOURS: Check-in is 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Judging will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. Advertised closing times are 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

SHOW HALL: Conference Center is adjacent to the Best Western Royal Plaza 150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg, MA 01420. The show hall is heated.

SHOW HOTEL: Best Western Royal Plaza (soon to be Marriott Courtyard-Fitchburg ) 150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: 978-342-7100. Rates good until November 5, 2008 $89 single/double, $99 triple, $109 queen, plus 9.7% tax. $25 Refundable deposit Tell them you are with the cat show. Cats must be confined to cages and/or bathroom. Damages will be charged to the exhibitor who damages their room. Plus, you will not be allowed back for any of the club's future shows.

EXHIBITOR INFO: No litter pans will be provided. No kitten under the age of 4 months shall be permitted in the show hall. Benching cages are minimum 22"W by 22"D by 20"H.Only benched cats or kittens may be present in the show hall; none may be confined to carriers, either displayed or under cages. All cats or kittens for sale or lease must be benched and be eligible for CFA registration. Any sales activity is subject to the approval of the show management. All cats/kittens must be transported in an enclosed/secured carrier. All claws of entries must be clipped prior to benching. No declawed entries are permitted. Cats or kittens should be clean and free of parasites, any contagious or infectious illness. It is strongly advised that all entries be inoculated against Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici viruses and Rabies and strongly recommended that entries be tested and found negative for FELV by a licensed veterinarian. The Sate of Massachusetts mandates current rabies inoculation for all cats: it is advisable that you bring your cat's certificate.
All Championship, Premiership and registered Kitten entries will be scored for CFA National and Regional awards. Show Rules of CFA will be strictly observed. Official CFA show rules are available for $5 from CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 98736-08805.


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