Peanut, a pet chihuahua, poses after winning the Dog Day Masquerade, an annual costume contest, in Times Square, New York October 19, 2008. Peanut was dressed as Elle Woods, the main character from the movie and Broadway musical "Legally Blond". REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Peanut, a pet chihuahua, poses after winning the Dog Day Masquerade, an annual costume contest, in Times Square, New York October 19, 2008. Peanut was dressed as Elle Woods, the main character from the movie and Broadway musical "Legally Blond". REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES) FOR BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE SEE GM1E58C1PZW01

With a stack of ribbons attached to their luggage, these award winning cats are ready to go home after the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Heather Scheffold holds her pet chihuahua named Peanut after winning the Dog Day Masquerade, an annual costume contest, in Times Square, New York October 19, 2008. Peanut was dressed as Elle Woods, the main character from the movie and Broadway musical "Legally Blond". REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Cat Fanciers Association president Pam DelaBar (R) and owners Rob Miller and Teresa Keiger pose with Blade Runner, a 1.5 years old Russian Blue cat, who was presented as winner of Best in Show, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Cat show judge Darrell Newkirk (C) and Cat Fanciers Association president Pam DelaBar (R) look at Blade Runner, a 1.5 years old Russian Blue cat, who was presented as winner of Best in Show, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Heather Scheffold holds her pet chihuahua named Peanut after winning the Dog Day Masquerade, an annual costume contest, in Times Square, New York October 19, 2008. Peanut was dressed as Elle Woods, the main character from the movie and Broadway musical "Legally Blond". REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Blade Runner, a 1.5 years old Russian Blue cat who was presented as winner of Best in Show, looks out at the crowd at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Cat show judge Darrell Newkirk looks at Blade Runner, a 1.5 years old Russian Blue cat and the eventual Best in Show winner, during the final judging at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Cat show judge Walter Hutzler holds an award-winning Abyssinian breed of cat at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Nikara, a 1.5 years old wedge head lilac Siamese cat, is displayed at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Natalie Frank (lower R) uses a toy to attract the attention of Rebi, a Maine Coon cat owned by Donna Hinton (L), while Natalie's mom Galina Kolomietz (2nd L) takes a photo at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 19, 2008. Rebi the cat won the top award for the best time on the feline agility course. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Two red Abyssinian cats reach for a toy at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship, in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Masquerade, a Sphynx cat, shows off a new costume at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Masquerade, a Sphynx cat, shows off a new costume while being held by owner Sandra Alder, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Rusty, a red Persian cat, watches the crowd of people at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Baldwin, a Sphynx cat in a tuxedo, watches the crowd at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Pocahontas, a brown patched tabby Persian cat, sits with his grooming products as his owner Yoonai Staples prepares him for judging at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship,in New York October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

A Bombay cat named Barack Obama sits in his cage at a "vote for your favorite DemoCat or RepubliCat" event during the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Maggie Freeland (R) holds her Birman cat named Frangelica as children to play with it, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship in New York October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

A British shorthair cat named Renegade, representing John McCain, sits in his cage at a "vote for your favorite DemoCat or RepubliCat" event, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship, in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Sharyn Hauck (R) holds her Bombay cat named Barack Obama, while Robin Beckett (L) holds her British shorthair cat named Renegade, representing John McCain, at a "vote for your favorite DemoCat or RepubliCat" event, at the CFA-Iams Cat Championship, in New York, October 18, 2008. The cat show runs through the weekend at Madison Square Garden and includes show cats, trained cats and rescued cats looking for a good home. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Jill Archibald coaxes Dreamie, a Japanese Bobtail show cat, on the Feline Agility Competition course at the Cat Fanciers' Association show in New York October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Jennifer Lanci coaxes Huey, a Blue Abyssinian show cat, in the Feline Agility Competition course at the Cat Fanciers' Association show in New York October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Huey, a Blue Abyssinian show cat, competes in the Feline Agility Competition course at the Cat Fanciers' Association show in New York October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

People pose for photos with a Burmese show cat at the Cat Fanciers' Association show in New York October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

A Persian show cat named Raven looks out from his new $185 cat stroller at the Cat Fanciers' Association show in New York October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Kristen (L) and her mother Claire Collins coax their Persian show cat named Raven into a new $185 cat stroller at the Cat Fanciers' Association show in New York October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Fluffy Charm Miska White Bear, a Blue Lynx Point Himalayan cat, is prepared for judging at the Cat Fanciers' Association show, in New York October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Chip East (UNITED STATES)

Sandy Adler makes faces at her Red Point Sphynx named Blush at the
Cats! Show in New York on October 12, 2003. More than 40 breeds were
shown at the event which had judging in many categories as well as
product displays and cat care information. REUTERS/Chip East

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Sig Hauck holds his American Shorthair cats at the International Cat Show in New York on February 28. The cat show in Madison Square Garden featured over 800 cats from 40 different breeds.

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Arlene Spangher of New Jersey (not pictured) holds her Oriental Shorthair cat in the air for a group of people to see at the International Cat Show in New York on February 28. The cat show in Madison Square Garden featured over 800 cats from 40 different breeds.

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Sandra Alder carries her three year-old, hairless, Sphynx cat "Hale Bopp" on her shoulder at a press preview for the International Cat Show in New York February 24. According to literature provided by Alder, there are fewer than 600 Sphynx cats alive worldwide. The International Cat Show will be held at Madison Square Garden February 27 and 28.

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