Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Winners

It's September...Labor Day has passed...and that means one thing: we've honored the 2008-2009 Winners at our Annual Banquet in Orlando, FL.

Despite some overcast skies and rain-filled clouds, we had a great time celebrating the newly crowned International winners and TICA's 30th Anniversary. The Southeast Region did a fantastic job hosting this year's Annual and Championship Cat Show.

More than 270 cats were judged in 12 rings at the show and the spectators enjoyed seeing the many breeds of cats on exhibit. The Savannah exhibit was one to remember, and the cats that traveled from around the world were warmly greeted by exhibitors and others alike.

Thank you to the many vendors who made the show special for the spectators. And we want to say "welcome" to our new corporate sponsor, Embrace Pet Insurance, who was at the show meeting exhibitors during the two days of judging.

Now it's time to concentrate on the 2009-2010 titles, and regional and international awards...and plan to celebrate our future winners at our Annual hosted by Jazzy Cats on September 4-5 2010 in Santa Clara, California.

Best,
Vickie Fisher
President
TICA

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International Winners Crowned

Congratulations to our 2008-2009 International Winners! TICA's Best Cat, Kitten, Alter, Household Pet and Household Pet for last show season are:

Best Cat
IW SGC L AMOUR DE LA VIE ENRIQUE OF ALBEDO
Blue Classic Tabby Persian
Erwin Van den Bunder

Best Kitten
LAPD KID ROCK
Brown (black) Mackerel Tabby Maine Coon
Emmons/Melinda Brown

Best Alter
SGCA TORILAND PASSION OF CHAPARRAL
Black Bombay
Jeff/Heather Roberts

Best Household Pet
RW SGM DONT TAKE YOUR LOVE TO TOWN
Blue Tortie/White
Honey Gilmore/Charles Haynie

Best Household Pet Kitten
SAMPSON II
Brown (black) Classic Tabby/White
Wayne and Gloria Mahan

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Alberto Leal Named Judge of the Year

Congratulations to Alberto Leal, our new Judge of the Year!

Alberto has been a TICA judge for over 20 years, and a former Regional Director. He lives in Buenos Aires, and is the first South American judge to be selected as Judge of the Year.

Again...let's give Alberto a resounding "congratulations" when you see him at upcoming shows.

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Royal Canin Ambassador Program

If your Cat, Kitten or Alter was in the 2008-2009 Top 5 for Regional Awards, Royal Canin wants you to be a participant in the Ambassador Program. The Only requirement to participate is that you must be an active member of Royal Canin Crown Partners breeder program (purchasing PRO Feline Nutrition and recommending Royal Canin to your clients). If you decide to become an Ambassador, you will be sent a contract which will be in effect for the term of the current show season. Royal Canin will reserve the right to advertise your cat.

Click here to learn more about the Royal Canin Ambassador Program.

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You Can Still Order Your 2008-2009 Yearbook

You can still order your 2008-2009 Yearbook through October 1 2009. Don't miss out on this special issue. Not only does it celebrate the International and Regional winners for the 2008-2009 show season, but is a one-of-a-kind 30th anniversary collector's edition. To order your copy before it's too late, click here.

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Highlights from the 2009 TICA Annual Cat Show

More than 270 cats competed in twelve rings of judging at the Annual Championship Cat Show held in Orlando, FL on September 5 and 6. The top three winners in each division that were celebrated during the Best of the Best presentation were:

Best of Breed Cats:
Best - Kalame Salome Dromore of HMS (BS)
2nd Best - Walleycats Gossip Girl (PS)
3rd Best - Kelias Artemisa (NF)

Best of Breed Kittens:
Best - Kelloggs Destiny Child (AS)
2nd Best - LAPD Ice Heist (MC)
3rd Best - Trekuori Eldorado (RB)

Best of Breed Alters:
Best - Branbarrel of Mint Julep (CY)
2nd Best - Toriland My Blue Heaven (BO)
3rd Best - Radiance Diamond Rio (SI)

Best of Breed Household Pet Kittens:
Best - London
2nd Best - Plateville Blues
3rd Best - Loki of Pentaclecats

Best of Breed Household Pets:
Best - Matthew
2nd Best - Cafe Mocha Valencia
3rd Best - Dahlia

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