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Welcome to new Cat Festival Committee Members

Posted on: November 14, 2023 11:32 am

Please join us in welcoming new committee members! James Harley James (they/them) is excited about all-things cats and jigsaw puzzles, and even more excited about jigsaw puzzles of cats. They love a good murder mystery and aspire to have as much confidence as their cat. ...

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2023 donation brings Cat Fest total raised to $146,000 since 2014

Posted on: July 2, 2023 11:17 am

The Edmonton International Cat Festival's total raised for local rescues has reached $146,000 after our 2023 donation of $15,000 to Furget Me Not Animal Rescue and $1,000 to Community Cats Edmonton. Thank you for your support! Photos by Lillia Wan Photography. We held a cheque presenta...

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Apply to Join the Edmonton Cat Festival Planning Committee

Posted on: June 14, 2023 9:37 am

⚠️ Calling Edmonton Cat Lovers ⚠️The Edmonton International Cat Festival is looking to add additional members to our Planning Committee! Since we started in 2014, the Edmonton Cat Festival has operated thanks to a very small but dedicated volunteer team. We've always been purrr-oud of what we've been able to a...

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$15,000 raised for Furget Me Not Animal Rescue from 2023 Edmonton Cat Fest Week

Posted on: June 12, 2023 12:50 pm

The Edmonton International Cat Festival will be donating $15,000 to Furget Me Not Animal Rescue thanks to YOUR SUPPORT and purrticipation in  Edmonton Cat Fest Week 2023!!In addition, $1,000 was donated to Community Cats Edmonton raised specifically from our Cat Yoga fundraiser classes as part of Edmonton Cat Fest Week. This brings our total raise...

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Pawsome Cat Safety Tips from Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre

Posted on: June 10, 2023 8:00 am

Did you know? Cats are the most popular pet in Canada (by a small margin), even amongst stiff competition from the canine population. They are smart, sassy and loving - when it suits them. They also have a tendency to create mischief and a desire to explore and can slide out a front door, or window when we least expect it. In 2022, more than 2000 ...

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Cat Tattoos for Cat Fest – MAKE-UP DATE – Registration Information

Posted on: June 6, 2023 12:07 pm

Cat Tattoos for Edmonton Cat Fest Week was SO pawpular that we're bringing back a make-up date with Black Market Tattoo for so meowny of you who wanted cat tats but missed out the first time around! Due to huge demand, we are only taking a LIMITED NUMBER of pre-registrations for the make-up date of Cat Tats. You MUST ...

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Mayor Amarjeet Sohi Declares May 20-28, 2023 “Edmonton Cat Fest Week”

Posted on: May 19, 2023 9:56 pm

The Edmonton International Cat Festival is thrilled to ameownce:MAYOR AMARJEET SOHI PROCLAIMS MAY 20-28, 2023 AS “EDMONTON CAT FEST WEEK!" THE OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION READS: WHEREAS, every day, the lives of Edmontonians are brightened by the curious and caring nature of cats and kittens;AND WHEREAS, the Edmonton Inte...

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Purrticipate in the 2023 Edmonton Cat Fest Week CAT PAWSPURRT!

Posted on: May 19, 2023 8:00 am

From May 20-28, 2023, Edmonton businesses are offering cat-inspired food or drink specials for Edmonton Cat Fest Week! We invite cat lovers purrticipating in Cat Fest Week to keep track of all  the CATivities / events and business specials you're checking out using our digital Cat Pawspurrt.Share / submit the CAT Fest Week CATivities and business...

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Come Play Cat Board Games at Board N Brew Cafe for Cat Fest Week

Posted on: May 18, 2023 9:49 pm

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, come play Cat Board Games at Board N Brew Cafe for Edmonton Cat Fest Week presented by Homes Alive Pets! On Sunday, May 28, 2023, head to Board N Brew Cafe in downtown Edmonton (9929 103 St.) to play Cat Board Games (or other board games) and get deals on admission + drinks for Cat Fest! �...

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Come to a Cat Meet Up In The Park for Cat Fest Week!

Posted on: May 15, 2023 9:19 pm

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, come to a Cat Meet Up In The Park as part of Cat Fest Week presented by Homes Alive Pets!Please note this event was originally scheduled for May 22 but due to wildfire smoke, we are moving it! Grab a coffee or bring your own, grab a blanket or a chair, and head over to Paul Kane Park in Downto...

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