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| List Price: $54.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 46 reviews)
Sales Rank: 149
Category: Magazine
Publisher: BowTie Magazines
Studio: BowTie Magazines
Manufacturer: BowTie Magazines
Label: BowTie Magazines
Format: Magazine Subscription, Print
Language: English (Published)
Type: Consumer magazine
Media: Magazine
Subscription Issues: 12
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 12
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks
ASIN: B00005NINI
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 months
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Product Description
Your complete guide to help you better understand, care for and enjoy your cat. Get important healthcare advice, nutrition tips, in-depth breed profiles, and insights into your cat?s behavior. Plus, share the learning experiences and special stories of cat lovers just like you and get a colorful centerfold poster in each issue.
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Who Reads Cat Fancy?
Cat Fancy is written for the responsible cat owner looking for information related to the health and well-being of their cat. Readers have a strong devotion, passion and knowledge for their roles as responsible care givers. They read the magazine for news and expert advice that offers ways to help new and current owners take even better care of their cats while building a stronger relationship.
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
Regular Departments include: - From Our Readers: Focuses on reader interaction.
- Ask The Vet: The latest health, care, behavior and training information.
- Lifestyle: Providers readers with the information they need to make the most of their interactions with their cats.
- For Cats and Their People: News about the latest products including toys, grooming and health items.
- Cat Calendar: Lists upcoming cat shows and dates.
- Cats For Kids: Dedicated to the young feline enthusiast.
- Features: Feature articles focus on the latest in health innovations, diet and nutrition, grooming, cat and owner interaction, general news and current events, safety, humane concerns including rescue information, breed profiles, cat and children, litter and pest control. Recent articles focused on large cat conservation, how to care for the aging cat and the 12 most dangerous things your cat should never consume.
Past Issues: Contributors: Our editors and contributors are cat lovers just like our readers. Contributing writers include renowned veterinarians, cat behavioralists and the top cat writers. They are the experts in the field and include Sandy Robbins, an award-winning pet lifestyle expert; Helen Jablonski, a feline behavior consultant; Elain Wexler-Mitchell, DVM, board-certified in feline practice; and Cimeron Morrissey, Animal Planet's Cat Hero of the Year. Magazine Layout: Cat Fancy is information driven and provides opportunity for reader interaction. The features are complemented by beautiful four-color photography. Every issue includes a fold-out poster featuring a breed of the month. Lots of sidebars are included that provide useful information in an easy-to-read and reference format. Comparisons to Other Magazines: Cat Fancy provides the most trusted and credible information on cats anywhere. Our personality is engaging, easy-to-digest, clear, concise, friendly, nuturing, trusted and supportive. With the largest circulation of any cat publication, Cat Fancy acts as the comprehensive resource for owners throughout their cat's lifetime. Sixty-nine percent of our readers pass their monthly issues to other readers - they are very involved enthusiasts. Advertising: Advertising is relevant to the magazine, offering products and services that cat fanciers will be interested in. Advertisers include manufacturers of food and treats, carriers, flea and tick medications, litter and litterboxes, toys and accessories and gifts for cat lovers. Awards: Cat Fancy received 14 Certificates of Excellence Awards at the 14th Annual Cat Writers' Association Awards Banquet in Nov. 07. The magazine was also awarded four Muse Medallions, the CWA's top honor, and received two special awards, the HSUS Pets For Life Award for "Project Bay Cat" and the Purina Kitten Chow Kitten Award for "Orphan Basics."
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| Customer Reviews: Read 41 more reviews...
 Great Magazine June 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Cat Fancy is a great magazine. So far I've received two issues, and look forward to more. The issues I received thus far have had interesting topics discussed. Topics such as Hope for Feral Cats, The Encroachment of Tiger Habitats, Alternative Medicine, Natural Diets, The No-Kill Shelter Quest, etc. The magazine also has a Q and A section where Vets answer many questions and concerns owners/parents have about their cats. There is also an advice column, stories about rescued cats, a breed profile, a free poster in each magazine, etc. The only thing I didn't care for was the Cat Breeder Directory, in the back of each magazine, that took up several pages (though I'm sure others may like this feature). Personally I think adopting a shelter animal is the way to go. Not only do you gain a new family member, but you save a life while doing so.
Probably worth the money -- try it for a year first May 26, 2008
The best thing about this magazine is that the articles are pretty much about something that you didn't already know about cat wellness. It's sort of like a "Consumers' Report" for cat people. In any event, the articles are well-written and, from my view, great advice on caring for your feline friends.
I have 11 cats (10 inside and one outside, plus two mutts) and when I toss in the cost of this magazine against all the costs of owning these animals, vet bills, special food, insulin for two of them, etc., the minor financial burden of the magazine is insignificant. So, for me at least, it's worth it.
Yes there's quite a bit of advertising but the worst point is all those subscription cards that fall out all over the place where they're terrified that you won't re-subscribe. There's at least 6 per issue!
The fact is, cat people who are responsible enough to subscribe to a magazine in an effort to care for their cat(s) are also responsible enough to re-subscribe if we feel that it's a good product -- we don't need to be beat over the head with "noxious reminders"! Maybe this technique works for magazines of different genres, but cat lovers sure can do without this nusiance.
I'd try it for one year and if you find that your not reading it, then don't re-up. For my wife and I, it's worth the money, even though it is a little pricey.
Cat Fancy Mag May 1, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
i won both the dog and cat Fancy Mags. For some reason I tend to like the Dog one better. But I do look forward to both in my mailbox so I am going to keep them.
 I didn't fancy it March 16, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love cats, but this magazine wasn't for me. First, the magazine itself is quite short, less than 100 pages. Nearly half of it is devoted to advertising and a breeder directory, leaving about 50 pages of substantive material. Even Amazon's reduced rate is rather expensive for what you get. The $54 cover price for 12 issues is outrageous.
I had mixed feelings about the 50 or so pages that were worth reading. Occasionally I found something that was useful to me in caring for my cat. But a lot of times the articles were too brief and superficial and did not go into enough depth to be of much help. I agree with the review that mentions the article that lists different types of litter without providing any pros and cons. I remember that article and was also frustrated by it.
The other thing that bothered me about this magazine was the emphasis on purebred cats. Animal shelters across the country are overflowing with wonderful cats who need homes, and many are euthanized due to lack of space. It really bothers me that this magazine does very little to promote adoption of shelter cats, while encouraging the purchase of purebred cats from breeders. I'm honestly surprised at the focus on purebreds in a cat magazine. I've known several people who purchased a dog from a breeder, but none of the cat owners I know have ever purchased a cat from a breeder. If you happen to be one of those who prefers purebred cats, you will probably love all of the material devoted to them. If you don't own a purebred, you might feel a bit left out.
Overall, I think this magazine will appeal to some cat owners but not everyone. For this reason I would recommend purchasing a copy from the newsstand before committing to an annual subscription.
cats February 26, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I think it's silly to ask a cat lover if they like a magazine about cats. The magazine is full of wonderful pictures of cats, with even a sexy centerfold suitable for framing.
The articles are of current interest, to the point, and brief enough to hold the reader.
The advertizements are useful and I study every one.
If you love cats you need this magazine.
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