Donner's Story and Album

Excerpts of this story from the Cat Fanciers' Almanac, July 2003, "CFA's Top 25 Cats in Championship" p. 103, authored by Martha and Norman Auspitz.  This is the monthly publication of CFA, The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.

Donner is a Brown Tabby Maine Coon Cat Breeder
In 2003, CFA’s Fifth Best Cat is GC, BW, NW Verismo Donner,
Best of Breed Maine Coon
National Winner, Breed Winner, Grand Champion

Donner is the second highest placing Maine Coon Cat in the history of CFA, preceded only by his older brother, GC, NW Verismo Wotan-of-Valhalla who was third best cat in the year 2000. Both of these cats embodied the standard in type. coat, strength & grace.

 Click Donner for an enlargement
Click Donner for an enlargement

Donner was shown for a full year & always maintained his enjoyment of the show ring. He started in early May with the Tarheel Triangle show where he was highest scoring and ended his career on the last weekend of the season. At first he was a bit timid but soon learned what fun it was to entertain the crowd with his antics. He charmed spectators & judges alike by demonstrating that he was indeed a “gentle giant”.
Donner has the distinction of being the third National Winning direct offspring in championship for both his sire and dam.
Tom  hopes it will be only a matter of time before a Maine Coon Cat earns the coveted "Cat of the Year" title.		 Click on Donner at 8 months age
Click on Donner as a Kitten
(Another Donner kitten picture
of him running)

Donner's littermate brother

 Donner's glorious career ended at the Erie, PA show where he was surrounded by friends and admirers. Click Donner for an enlargement


Maine Coon Cats by Verismo - Maine Coon Cat pictures