Our list of available catsIn 1990, after much discussion about the importance of preserving the history of the cat, the cat fancy and CFA, a move was made by the CFA Board of Directors to establish the Cat Fanciers' Association Foundation, Inc. for just that purpose. Monetary donations by several individuals and cat clubs gave the foundation its financial start. The library began with donations of books by supporters, and numerous historical artifacts were sought and purchased. One of our first major purchases was a silver collar and medal won by Cosey at an 1895 New York City show One of the long-standing wishes of the Foundation was a permanent home. For numerous years, our library books were on exhibit in the Jean B. Rose Library at CFA's Central Office in Manasquan, New Jersey. The majority of collectibles were kept in storage facilities. Occasionally, the foundation would set up a traveling display at a major event around the country, but the board members longed for a place to show off our complete and growing collection.

Enter CFA who, in 2010, decided to move out of New Jersey and purchased the former Midland & Buckeye Federal Savings & Loan building in Alliance, Ohio. As luck would have it, the ground floor of this former bank was a cavernous space that, once renovated, would be absolutely perfect for a museum. The Foundation signed a multi-year lease and started renovations - and what a task it was! Walls were taken down, ceilings were cleaned and painted, lighting was all renewed, flooring was torn up and new carpet installed, all the walls were painted, library cabinets were installed, etc. We hired electricians, plumbers, painters, carpenters and a bevy of other local contractors. The end result being that we finally have a home! A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 10, 2010 to offically open the renovated building, and we were resoundingly welcomed by the residents of Alliance and surrounding communities. None of this would have been possible had it not been for a bequeathal from the estate of Wilton E. Wheeldon and her mother, Gladys J. Wheeldon.

In 2009, the CFA Foundation was the recipient of a generous donation and an enormous collection of cat figurines, collectibles and artwork. The funding allowed us to go ahead with the renovations, and much of the Wheeldon collection is what you see in the cabinets on display in the museum today.Golden Retriever Puppies For Sale In Buffalo Ny After hearing about the opening of the museum, the Foundation was contacted by Donald Hargrove of Memphis, TN who volunteered to donate his entire collection of Maneki Nekos � numbering approximately 165 of them in all shapes, sizes, colors patterns and materials.Yorkie Poo Puppies Tail On February 1, 2012 the Feline Historical Museum opened its first special collection featuring the Maneki Neko, commonly called the Japanese Welcoming Cat. Cat Adoption Milton Fl

These cats are recognized worldwide and are thought to bring good luck and fortune to those who keep them in their business establishment or home. The Cat Fanciers' Association Foundation, Inc. has acquired the 'Cat House' originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Gerald B. Tonkens family of Cincinnati. The 4-foot square piece was designed in 1954 specifically for a cat belonging to Mr. Tonkens' daughter, Nancy. The design rendering by Thomas Olsen, the site supervisor, was created under the direction of Frank Lloyd Wright who had described his vision of the design during a phone call with Olsen. Today, Wright (1867-1959) is recognized as the greatest American architect of all time, and the cat house is considered as one of his more unique designs. The cat house, a typical example of mid-20th century ultra-modern design, is painted in one of Wright's signature colors, Cherokee Red. The structure is accompanied by the original Olsen rendering, titled "Residents [sic] for Felis Catus", which shows a color illustration as well as the elevation and specifications for the project.

Thomas S. Monaghan, co-founder of Domino's Pizza, purchased the cat house at a Christie's auction in 1987, and it became a part of the famous Domino's Frank Lloyd Wright Collection. In 1993, Monaghan sold the cat house to a private collector in Wisconsin. The CFA Foundation has recently purchased the cat house and it has now been returned to the state of Ohio, and is currently on display at the Feline Historical Museum. A bronze of a silver tabby Persian -- Your Pets Pixie of Playwickey -- is waiting to greet visitors to the museum. Donated by Bruce and Diane Castor, the bronze is the work of reknowned sculptor J. Clayton Bright and is the only cat that he has ever produced. As you wander the museum, look for QR (Quick Recognition) Codes available on our display content cards. Scanning these codes with your SmartPhone will either connect you to our web page about a particular item, or to text with additional info. We are adding additional QR Codes regularly! Occasionally, the museum will treat visitors to the enjoyment of real live cats!

Maine Coons and Ragdolls have had the run of the museum, which thoroughly delights visitors who get to hold, hug and play with the kittens and cats. Egyptian Maus and Japanese Bobtails have also showed off their feline agility skills. We'll have the Maine Coons and Ragdolls back again during the summer, and they may be joined by Siberians and possibly a Manx. We are making plans to welcome the agility cats again during the summer as well. Watch our calendar for the dates! The Feline Historical Museum is now open at 260 East Main Street, Alliance, Ohio. Effective June 1, 2012, the museum hours are: Please stop by and visit us! If you are interested in visiting with a group or as part of a tour, please email to make advance arrangements or call 330-680-4444 during museum hours. Directions can be found here. Keep up to date with CFA Foundation and Feline Historical Museum activities through our newsletters. To receive the newsletter via email, sign up here.Epub 2005 Oct 19.Meurs KM1, Sanchez X, David RM, Bowles NE, Towbin JA, Reiser PJ, Kittleson JA, Munro MJ, Dryburgh K, Macdonald KA, Kittleson MD.

Author information1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. meurs@vetmed.wsu.eduAbstractHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac death in young adults and is a familial disease in at least 60% of cases. Causative mutations have been identified in several sarcomeric genes, including the myosin binding protein C (MYBPC3) gene. Although numerous causative mutations have been identified, the pathogenetic process is still poorly understood. A large animal model of familial HCM in the cat has been identified and may be used for additional study. As the first spontaneous large animal model of this familial disease, feline familial HCM provides a valuable model for investigators to evaluate pathophysiologic processes and therapeutic (pharmacologic or genetic) manipulations. The MYBPC3 gene was chosen as a candidate gene in this model after identifying a reduction in the protein in myocardium from affected cats in comparison to control cats (P<0.001).

DNA sequencing was performed and sequence alterations were evaluated for evidence that they changed the amino acid produced, that the amino acid was conserved and that the protein structure was altered. We identified a single base pair change (G to C) in the feline MYBPC3 gene in affected cats that computationally alters the protein conformation of this gene and results in sarcomeric disorganization. We have identified a causative mutation in the feline MYBPC3 gene that results in the development of familial HCM. This is the first report of a spontaneous mutation causing HCM in a non-human species. It should provide a valuable model for evaluating pathophysiologic processes and therapeutic manipulations.PMID: 16236761 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddi386 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] MeSH TermsAmino Acid SubstitutionAnimalsCardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic/genetics*Carrier Proteins/genetics*Carrier Proteins/metabolismCats*Disease Models, Animal*GenotypeMuscle Proteins/geneticsMuscle Proteins/metabolismPoint Mutation*RNA, Messenger/metabolismSarcomeres/metabolismSubstancesCarrier ProteinsMuscle ProteinsRNA, Messengermyosin-binding protein CFull Text SourcesHighWireOvid Technologies, Inc.Other Literature SourcesCOS Scholar UniverseCited by Patents in - The LensMiscellaneousNCI CPTAC Assay PortalOMIM: Data: Gene annotation - SciCrunchOMIA - Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals