XPost: alt.cats 
 From: mmontcha@OregonVOS.net 
  
 On Fri, 5 Sep 2003, Orchid wrote: 
 |RATIONALE: rec.pets.cats.breeds 
 | 
 |There is no place, currently, for the discusson of purebred cats and 
 |their breeders.  This group would be a place to discuss the pros and 
 |cons of various breeds, how to find a responsible, ethical breeder, 
 |announcements of upcoming shows, reports from said shows, and to find 
 |advice from other owners and breeders.  The purebred cat fancy has 
 |grown a great deal in the last five years, with more and more people 
 |realising that breeds of cats differ significantly in temperament, 
 |activity level, grooming requirements, etc. 
 | 
 |CHARTER: rec.pets.cats.breeds 
 | 
 |The newsgroup rec.pets.cats.breeds will be open to discussions on all 
 |topics related to purebred cats and their husbandry. 
  
 If you struck out the word 'purebred,' this proposal would fly very well. 
  
 As it is, it seems to alienate owners of hybrids (and very likely the 
 kittens of cats that have been rescued [bought] from laboratories).  For 
 instance, for three happy weeks, I was the owner of a big, strong, 'pure 
 white' albino cat, complete with white whiskers and pink eyes and paws. 
 He couldn't go outside in the daytime, because it made his eyes hurt. 
 (As fate would have it, my father 'gave' him away.)  It is hard to say 
 which 'breed' he belonged to, but I'd have guessed he was a tabby, but 
 for having no color pigmentation in his coat at all, that makes it 
 pretty hard to guess. 
  
 Can't you strike out the word 'purebred?' 
  
 |That is feline husbandry other then what is covered in existing Usenet 
 |news groups (i.e. rec.pets.cats, and rec.pets.cats.health+behav) such 
 |as: 
 | 
 |- finding a responsible, ethical breeder 
 |- choosing the right breed for you 
  
 Hm...  Speaking for myself, I would like one that is a cross between the 
 European domestic cat, and the North American bobcat.  Very smart 
 animals, those.  Good pictures to look at, at least insofar as the ones 
 that I've seen on Internet, and at the few county fairs that I have been 
 to.  People should never adopt animals unless they have the wherewithal 
 of time, space, and money, and that which is necessary to provide for 
 their well-being. 
  
 |- show announcements 
 |- show brags 
 |- seeking mentoring from other breeders/owners 
 |- choosing the right registry for you and your cats 
 |etc. 
 | 
 |The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.pets.cats.breeds is not 
 |intended for for-sale postings. Any advertisements will be discussed. 
 | 
 |Individuals who breed cats are welcome to participate. But, should NOT 
 |post litter advertisements, stud availabilty, etc.  Litter 
 |announcements are fine, but will be discussed. 
 | 
 |The content and nature of *email* replies to any rec.pets.cats.breeds 
 |newsgroup posting is, of course, not addressed by this proposal, nor 
 |should it be. 
 | 
 |It is recognized that off-topic, but related, posts will be made from 
 |time to time. It is the posters responsibility to ensure that 
 |follow-ups are set to the appropriate newsgroup. 
 | 
 |END CHARTER. 
  
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