AsiaRooms.com - Malaysia to Host Cat City International Cat Show 2011

Pampered felines from across the world will be able to take part in the Cat City International Cat Show 2011, to be held in Malaysia next month.

2011-09-16

KUCHING, MALAYSIA, September 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) Cat fanciers visiting Malaysia may wish to get involved in the excitement of the Cat City International Cat Show 2011, which is being held in Sarawak next month.

The fourth edition of the annual event is organised by the Sarawak Cat Club and will be taking place at the Kuching Civic Centre on October 15th this year, providing an opportunity for pedigree and household felines to show off their credentials.

Pets will be judged in accordance with Cat Fanciers' Association rules, meaning participating cats can expect to be evaluated based on their uniqueness, unusual markings, pleasant appearance and general demeanour.

Cat owners from across the world can take part in the event, with the entry fee for pedigree felines costing 120 ringgits (GBP24.70) and 50 ringgits for household cats.

The show hall will open at between 08:00 and 09:00 local time for check-in and veterinarian inspections, while judging will start at 09:30.

Members of the general public can come inside to watch from 10:00, with a total of 225 cats set to take part.

A wide variety of Malaysia hotels are available for animal lovers at AsiaRooms.com, including the Hilton Kuching Hotel.

To see more information about the competition, go to http://www.sarawakcatclub.com/.

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