A.1 WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH – LONG (7 entries)
Dorn, Andrea – Feline Mast Cell Tumors – What Owners Need to Know
Eldredge, Debra – The Dangers of Calicivirus
Eldredge, Debra – Respiratory Illness in Cats Can Be Serious
Jennings, Elizabeth – Feline Lymphoma
Kerr, Nancy – The Ins and Outs of Digestion
Kerr, Nancy – Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Pelegrino, Michelle – Minerva’s StoryA.1 WRITTEN ARTICLE: HEALTH – SHORT (15 entries)
Bahner, Sally E. – Urinary Tract Disease and Your Cat
Basedow, Kate – Yes, Cats Can Eat Carbs
Eldredge, Debra – Feline Stomach Cancer
Eldredge, Debra – The Availability of Compounded Medications
Fatcheric, Eileen – Where Did That Floss Go?
Fatcheric, Eileen – Itchy Ears: More Than Mites
Fatcheric, Eileen – Cleft Palate in Kittens
Garza, Janiss – Feline Injection Site Sarcoma – What You Need to Know About This Dreaded and Deadly Cancer
Garza, Janiss – What’s That Freckle In My Cat’s Eye? What You Need to Know About Iris Melanosis
Moore, Arden – Comforting Solutions for Waning Appetites
Moore, Arden – All About Kitten Nutrition
Pelegrino, Michelle – Don’t Skimp on Senior Lab Tests
Shojai, Amy – 6 Cat Exercises to Keep Kitty Fit and Strong for Life
Thornton, Kim Campbell – Feline DiabetesA.2 WRITTEN ARTICLE: GENERAL CARE – LONG (4 entries)
Coleman, Liz – Cat Litter Types: What To Know and How To Pick
Koester, Sierra M. – Ways Cats Can Enjoy the Outdoors Safely
Marton, Maggie – How to Care for Your Senior Cat
Zinck, Iris – Groomed to Purr-fectionA.2 WRITTEN ARTICLE: GENERAL CARE – SHORT (14 entries)
Bahner, Sally E. – Outdoor Safety for Cats
Benjamin, Kate – Easy-to-Make Litter Mats
Benjamin, Kate – Create Good Litter-box Habits
Blue, Janet Buickerood – The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky – Part CLXXXII – National Pet Day
Blue, Janet Buickerood – The Adventure of Periwinkle & Stinky Part CLXXXI – National Pet First Aid Awareness Month May 3 2023
Fatcheric, Eileen – Fecal Incontinence in Cats
Kazmarski, Bernadette – Safety With Cats in Art and Craft
Nitsche, Vanessa – Should I let my cat outside?
Reeder, Jen – Easy Fixes for Happier Cats
Reeder, Jen – Do cats enjoy taking walks on leashes? Here’s what you need to know
Thornton, Kim Campbell – The Scoop on Litter Boxes
Thornton, Kim Campbell – Feline Physics
Toney, Sandra – Create a Fear Free Environment by “Catifying” Your Home
Toney, Sandra – Help Cats Battle CarsicknessA.3 WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING – LONG (4 entries)
Coughlan, Laurie – Socializing Kittens
Drury, Lucy – The Amazing Kit Kat
Stares, Claire Louise – I tried ‘nosework’ with my cats and it’s transformed our bondA.3 WRITTEN ARTICLE: BEHAVIOR/TRAINING – SHORT (10 entries)
Bahner, Sally E. – Why Cats Need Play
Koester, Sierra M. – Nine Ways Cats Show Love to Their People
Reeder, Jen – Help, My Cat Is an Anarchist! What Should I Do? Our Pet Columnist Answers
Reeder, Jen – Help! My Husband Thinks I Love the Cats More Than Him!
Schwager, Mary – Tame Anxiety
Shojai, Amy – Top 3 Amazing Things You Need to Know About Cat Behavior
Shojai, Amy – Cat In Heat Behavior; What to Know About Feline Estrus
Thornton, Kim Campbell – Modern Meow
Wyatt, Susan – Why Do Cats Like to Play Under the Door?A.4 WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND STORIES – LONG (5 entries)
Camp, Deborah – Buddy: An Opinionated CatA.4 WRITTEN ARTICLE: FELINE-HUMAN BOND STORIES – SHORT (6 entries)
Ayn, Judith – Two-Cats-To-The-Rescue
Bab, Katelynd – A Celebration Of Life
Ganahl, Jane – You know you really love a cat when…
Smith, Robert J. – Reflections on My Life with GatsbyA.5 WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH – LONG (3 entries)
Drury, Lucy – Inherited Feline Blood Clotting Disorders
Shojai, Amy – FIP Cyprus Outbreak: The Experts Share Insights (and) Part 2: Cyprus Cats Update, New FIP Strain Identified
Zinck, Iris & Emilie Woltering – Why Puff Isn’t PregnantA.5 WRITTEN ARTICLE: VETERINARY MEDICINE & RESEARCH – SHORT (1 entry)
Keiger, Teresa – Managing Senior Cats’ PainA.6 WRITTEN ARTICLE: ENTERTAINMENT – LONG (1 entry)
Anderson, Karen G. – The Long Tale of Mr. Tippy
A.6 WRITTEN ARTICLE: ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT (7 entries)
Barnes, Deborah – ProCATstinating – Not Getting Things Done and Feline Good About It
Blue, Janet Buickerood – The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky – Part CCX- Date Night
Blue, Janet Buickerood – The Adventures of Periwinkle & Stinky – Part CLXXVIII – Pi Day
Camp, Deborah – Cat Scams: Are You a Victim?
De Louise, Debbie – What My Cats Really Want for Christmas
Quigley, Mindy – Anaphylaxis is My Middle Name
Smith, Robert J. – Top Five Christmas Cozy Cat Detectives
A.7 WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY – LONG (3 entries)
Drury, Lucy – How Many Cats Are Too Many?
Reeder, Jen – Fostering Kittens
A.7 WRITTEN ARTICLE: RESCUE & ADVOCACY – SHORT (13 entries)
Barnes, Deborah – Differently Abled Kittens Form a Fast Friendship
Holton, Louise – Finally, Some Good News for Feral Cats in Australia
Kazmarski, Bernadette – Can Trapping Cats Be Fear Free? Find Out Here
Moore, Arden – Easy Ways to Save Shelter Cats
Reeder, Jen – ‘Wobbly cat’ Elvis is king of fostering kittens at Kentucky shelter
Reeder, Jen – To Feed, or Not to Feed (Stray Cats)? Our Pet Columnist Answers
Reeder, Jen – New study offers promising results for both shelter cats and older adults
A.8 WRITTEN ARTICLE: PRODUCT REVIEW – LONG (4 entries)
Coleman, Liz – The 6 Best Flushable Cat Litters for Easy Waste Disposal
Shojai, Amy – Karma-Kat & Trinity-Kitten Review the Uahpet Glow Wireless Cat Water Fountain
A.8 WRITTEN ARTICLE: PRODUCT REVIEW – SHORT (2 entries)
Aurit, Anita – Oliver Has A Spa Day
A.9 WRITTEN ARTICLE: GENERAL/OTHER – LONG (6 entries)
Barnes, Deborah – Some Facts on Ginger Fur for Ginger Cat Appreciation Day!
Dawson, Marjorie – Find Your Unique Voice in Cat Photography
Koester, Sierra M. – National Kitten Day: 13 Facts About Kittens You May Not Know
Losos, Jonathan – Cats first finagled their way into human hearts and homes thousands of years ago – here’s how
Wyatt, Susan – How Cats Can Help With Depression, Stress, Anxiety and Mental Health
Zinck, Iris – The Right Way to Say Goodbye
A.9 WRITTEN ARTICLE: GENERAL/OTHER – SHORT (14 entries)
Barnes, Deborah – Best Buddies for Life
Crabtree, Heidi M – The Art of the Lounge Cat – An Interview with Shag
Crabtree, Heidi M – Color the Season Lucky
De Louise, Debbie – How and Why to Add Cats to Your Fiction Writing
Garza, Janiss – Six ESSENTIAL CAT-CENTRIC NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR YOU!
Koester, Sierra M. – Cool Facts About Tuxedo Cats
Lapierre, Melissa – The Best Cats for Allergy Sufferers
Moore, Arden – Not All Cats Are Aloof – Some Make Purrfect Therapy Animals
Schwager, Mary – Your Cat’s Hidden History
Toney, Sandra – Fear Free Feline Photo Shoots
Wardlaw, Lee – 8 Things I Learned from My Cats about Writing Haiku
B. POETRY (9 entries)
Banks, T. J. – Emrys
Kerestman, Katherine – The Dance of Cats
Losak, Amy – I HAVE A CAT
Wardlaw, Lee – Morning Yoga
Wardlaw, Lee – Catku #1 (senryu)
Wardlaw, Lee – Catku #2 (senryu)
C.1 SHORT-FORM FICTION (5 entries)
Hardie, Linda Kay – Grenade Blows Up
Larrinaga, Caryn – The Candlewick Caper
C.2 SHORT-FORM NONFICTION (6 entries)
Aurit, Anita – Miss P. And The Turkey
Banks, T. J. – The Lavender Cat
Banks, T. J. – Recess with Juliet
D. AUDIO/BROADCAST (3 entries)
LeBaron, Stacy – Starting at Grassroots and Sharing Our Spay/Neuter Skills with Becky L. Morrow, DVM, MS, CAWA, Assistant Teaching Professor, Penn State University; Adjunct Faculty, UF College of Veterinary Medicine; President and Medical Director, Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue; Medical Director, Vetenari (Molecular Diagnostics)
Moore, Arden – Hard Hat Cats Of New York City
Moore, Arden – Power of Cat Play
E. PERIODICAL/NATIONAL CIRCULATION PUBLICATIONS (5 entries)
Foley, Cynthia & Deb M. Eldredge – Cornell CatWatch
Holton, Louise – 2023 Special Report Cats in Crisis
Holton, Louise – 2023 Winter Newsletter
Holton, Louise – 2022 Annual Report
Keiger, Teresa – Cat Talk
F.1 BOOK: FICTION – MYSTERY (1 entry)
No Certificates of Excellence
F.2 BOOK: FICTION – OTHER (4 entries)
Schorow, Stephanie – Cat Dreaming: A Story of Friendships and Second Chances
F.3 BOOK: NONFICTION – GENERAL CARE (2 entries)
Chin, Lili – Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat
Lowrey, Sassafras – Claw This Journal: An Activity Book for Cats and Their Humans
F.4 BOOK: NONFICTION – OTHER (3 entries)
Losos, Jonathan – The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa
F.5 BOOK: FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS – ILLUSTRATION-FOCUSED (4 entries)
Katagiri, Ann – Den Chan: The Cat Who Crossed the Ocean
Webster, Nichole – Fluffy the Hairless Cat and the Toy Trouble
F.6 BOOK: FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS – WRITTEN WORD-FOCUSED (1 entry)
Donnachaidh, Angelino & Fiorella Ikeue – Tamiu: A Cat’s Tale
G.1 VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION: EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE – PRODUCED – LONG (4 entries)
Moore, Arden – Cat Decor Tips from Kate Benjamin
Moore, Arden – Understanding Community Cats with Stacy LeBaron
Moore, Arden – Learning About Itty-Bitty Kitten Care
G.1 VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION: EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE – PRODUCED – SHORT (2 entries)
Hall, Emily – 7 Ways to Prevent Cat Harness Escapes
Hall, Emily – All About Cat Collars – A Complete Guide
G.1 VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION: LIVE (No Entries)
No Certificates of Excellence
G.2 VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION: ENTERTAINMENT – PRODUCED – LONG (No Entries)
No Certificates of Excellence
G.2 VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION: ENTERTAINMENT – PRODUCED – SHORT (2 entries)
McGlinn, KJ – Sounds to Calm Your Cat
McGlinn, KJ – The Amazing Story of the Cats of Malta
G.2 VIDEO OR TELEVISION PRODUCTION: LIVE (No Entries)
No Certificates of Excellence
H.1 BLOG/WEBSITE: EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE (2 entries)
Dawson, Marjorie – DashKitten.com
Young, Mewla – MewlaYoung.com website
H.2 BLOG/WEBSITE: ENTERTAINMENT (2 entries)
Blue, Janet Buickerood – The Cat on My Head Blog
I. COLUMN/SERIES (6 entries)
Bennett, Jacqui – Life With Patrick
Jackson, Candilee – What You Don’t Know About…
Mlynar, Phillip – Cat’s Entertainment
Moore, Arden – Chew on This Column
O’Finlan, Eileen – The Cat’s Corner
J.1 SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT(S): EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIVE (1 entry)
LeBaron, Stacy – Community Cats Podcast Instagram & Facebook pages
J.2 SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT(S): ENTERTAINMENT (3 entries)
Garza, Janiss – Instagram – @summerstravels
Holton, Louise – Alley Cat Rescue Facebook Page
K.1 PHOTOGRAPHY (SINGLE IMAGE) (31 entries)
Bab, Katelynd – A Moment Of Mako
Dawson, Marjorie – A Senior Cat Reflects
Lapierre, Melissa – The Magnificent Miss Mudpie
Marek, Ramona – A Study of Blue on Blue
Marek, Ramona – Bebe Home
Marek, Ramona – Stealthy Tunnel Cat
Marek, Ramona – What Are You Eating?! I Want Some!
Melnyk, Sharon – MontyZooma’s Hiss
Nitsche, Vanessa – Garden cat
K.2 PHOTOGRAPHY (SERIES) (7 entries)
Dawson, Marjorie – Miranda Victrix – A Survivor’s Story
Garza, Janiss – Late Afternoon Fall Portraits
K.3 PHOTOGRAPHIC ART (8 entries)
Barnes, Deborah – A Sliver of Sunshine is a Cat’s Happy Slice of Life
Keiger, Teresa – October Cat Talk Cover
Keiger, Teresa – December Cat Talk Cover
Keiger, Teresa – 6’x8′ Tabletop Display: Welcome to This CFA Cat Show
K.4 CARTOON (4 entries)
Nolan, Stephanie Piro – Litterbox
K.5 ILLUSTRATION (SINGLE) (2 entries)
Nolan, Stephanie Piro – National Cat Day
Shaw, Cassandra – When Your Cat Daddy is a Starwars Fan (watercolour (8”x10”))
K.6 ILLUSTRATIONS (SERIES) (3 entries)
Kazmarski, Bernadette – Klepto Cat Covers 62-67
Kazmarski, Bernadette – Calico Cat Mysteries Covers 12-17
Nolan, Stephanie Piro – Drawings from Catober 2023
K.7 GRAPHIC DESIGN (4 entries)
Hunter-Frederick, Allison & Andy Frederick – Litter Box Infographic
Hunter-Frederick, Allison & Andy Frederick – Scratching Post Infographic
Hunter-Frederick, Allison & Andy Frederick – Carrier Training Infographic
Keiger, Teresa – CFA Top 10 Breeds 2022
L. FINE AND COMMISSIONED ART (6 entries)
Garland, Beverly – Chloe – 12″ x 16″ colored pencil portrait
Garland, Beverly – Six Cats – 18″ x 24″ colored pencil portrait
Kazmarski, Bernadette – Peach Begonias Watercolor
Kazmarski, Bernadette – Witness Purrtection Program, Pastel
Kazmarski, Bernadette – Nikka’s Jupiter Ball, Pastel
Shaw, Cassandra – Zeebee in Repose (oil painting on board (11”x14”))
SPECIAL AWARD ENTRY STATISTICS:
Catit Kitten Care and Rescue/Adoption Award – 10 entries
Dr. Jim Richards Cornell Feline Health Center Veterinary Issues Award – 8 entries
Goodnewsforpets.com Human-Animal Bond Award – 23 entries
Hartz Kuykendall Image Award – 22 entries
Hartz Newcomer Cat Communications Award – 8 entries
Kari Winters Rescue and Rehabilitation Award -10 entries
Lorie Huston Health Award – 14 entries
Nancy Marano Senior Cat Well-Being Award – 5 entries
Pioneer Pet Behavioral Training Award – 11 entries
Sleepypod Cat Safety Award – 12 entries
World’s Best Cat Litter-ary Award – 7 entries
Zymox Feline Skin and Ear Care Award – 3 entries
Michael Brim Distinguished Service Award – 4 nominations
Shojai Mentor Award – 3 nominations
President’s Award – 50 Muse Medallion Winners
OVERALL CONTEST STATISTICS:
249 regular category entries; 133 special category entries; 7 nominations
25 non-member entrants (30 regular category entries; 23 special category entries)
70 member entrants (219 regular category entries; 110 special category entries)
172 Certificates of Excellence
50 Muse Medallions
Source: catwriters.com
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