Cat Fancy - February 2009

Features
ADVOCACY & RESCUE
10 The Cats of Pollsmoor Prison
The prison that once housed Nelson Mandela now is home to some lucky feral cats.
BY SANDY ROBINS

14 Greek Tragedy
The plight of Greece's strays
BY RUTH MACPETE, DVM

20 Making a Difference
Catalyst for Cats organization helps Santa Barbara's feral and abandoned cats.
BY AMY OROZCO

BREED SNAPSHOT
26 Sweet Little Snowflakes
The striking appearance and endearing personality of the Snowshoe make each cat a unique treasure.
BY STACY N. HACKETT

TRAINING & BEHAVIOR
28 Bad Cat or Bad Teeth?
Learn how dental disease can affect your cat's behavior.
BY HELEN JABLONSKI

HEALTH & CARE
38 Feline Dental Health 101
Early detection and prevention are key to avoiding these common diseases.
BY KATIE COSTELLO

42 A Better Future for Cats
A new organization is dedicated to raising the status and well-being of our feline friends.
BY BRAD KOLLUS

LIFESTYLE
48 Must Love Cats
Online dating for cat owners
BY KRISTIN A. GRANT

Departments
8 Rescue of the Month
Abandoned in a graveyard, a kitten finds a loving home.
BY BONNIE L. HAZEN

18 Foster Focus
Feline Superstar: Mr. Pibb, celebrity diplomate, changes the world for cats.
BY CIMERON MORRISSEY
PLUS! Humane News

HEALTH & CARE
35 Natural Cat
Take a natural approach to your cat's oral health.
BY LISA HANKS

36 Health News
BY RUTH MACPETE, DVM

PRODUCTS
46 Products for Cats & Their People
PLUS! Elisa's Essentials

LIFESTYLE
51 Home Life
They've got catittude
BY SANDY ROBINS

CATCHANNEL.COM
52 Your Internet Source for
CAT FANCY Content and More
BY NIKKI BATALIS

IN EVERY ISSUE
1 Editor's Note
6 Reader Letters
32 Ask the Behaviorist
33 Garfield Weighs In
34 Ask the Veterinarian
54 Cat Calendar
55 Feline Boutique
59 Gallery of Breeds
69 Cat Breeder Directory
82 Ad Index
83 Classified Ads
86 Cats For Kids, Sadie
87 Reader Photos
88 Book Club, Coming in CF

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