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TICA truly is an international organization. Our organization has members
and clubs in Latin America, North America, Asia, Europe and Africa and continues
to grow all around the world.
TICA recognizes fifty-five breeds
of cats for championship competition - from the regal Siamese, exotic
Bengal and exquisite Persian, to newer breeds including the Savannah, Kurilian
Bobtail and Thai.
TICA also is the world's largest registry of household pet cats and kittens.
Household pet cats and kittens
adopted from shelters or rescued off the street, compete for titles and
international and regional awards, just like pedigreed cats.
TICA shows are judged by highly respected members of the Cat Fancy who have
completed an extensive apprenticeship and examination process which fully
qualifies them to evaluate a quality cat show exhibit.
The TICA Executive Office,
located in Harlingen, Texas, is a modern computerized office and has grown
from a small operation to an efficient, fully-staffed executive organization.
Each year the TICA Executive Office provides new services to our members,
breeders and exhibitors to keep up with the growing needs of a rapidly expanding
workload. A toll-free 800 number was installed to provide show information
to exhibitors in the United States and Canada.
In keeping with the Mission
and Policy Statements of
TICA, the
Feline Welfare
Committee under the guidance of the
Board of Directors,
has adopted the Voluntary
Cattery Evaluation Program and the
Voluntary Code of Ethics. The goal is to provide education, information,
and guidance to breeders so that they are aware of proper husbandry and
cattery management techniques. The Voluntary Cattery Evaluation Program
recognizes TICA Outstanding
Catteries and TICA Catteries of Merit
