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About TICA

About TICA

A Global Leader in the Cat Fancy

TICA stands as the globe’s foremost genetic registry for pedigreed cats and household pets alike. With a consistent surge in registrations worldwide, our organization also witnesses a steady rise in membership, clientele, and catteries across all continents. Distinguished by our recognition of numerous new breeds, TICA fosters an inclusive environment where household pets vie for titles and honors alongside pedigreed cats. Moreover, our commitment extends to nurturing the future of the feline community through initiatives such as the Junior Exhibitors Program and Mentoring Program, pairing seasoned TICA Members/Breeders with newcomers for guidance and support.

TICA’s strength lies within its members, comprising breeders, exhibitors, and cat enthusiasts, who are encouraged to join and engage in the world’s most progressive registry. Members hold the privilege of voting on all matters that influence the Association. Additionally, they have the opportunity to participate in their preferred breed sections and potentially serve as elected officers.

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TICA's Mission

  • The International Cat Association (TICA), the world’s largest genetic registry of purebred and household pet cats and one of the world’s largest sanctioning bodies for cat shows, has the following mission:
  • To encourage its members to be caring, responsible owners and breeders of cats who work together to promote the preservation of pedigreed cats and the health and welfare of all domestic cats.
  • To have the most accurate and comprehensive certified pedigree registry in the world.
  • To provide sanctioned cat shows which promote both pedigreed and non-pedigreed cats in a professional manner and which are both enjoyable and educational for exhibitors, judges, and the general public.
  • To encourage its members to take an active role in the community to foster responsible spay/neuter awareness through public education, become active in voluntary service at local animal shelters or outreach programs for schools and/or senior or disabled citizens, and participate in citizen advisory groups to foster responsible legislation regarding the health and welfare of cats.
  • To promote friendly relations between breeders in this country and other countries and areas around the world.
  • To disseminate information to breeders, owners, exhibitors, and the general public concerning breeding, exhibition, improvement of breeds, the care and welfare of all cats, and to provide materials and information regarding feline issues of regional or international importance.
  • To set up a foundation to encourage research on feline health issues and to provide readily available lists of resource materials on health issues to its members.

Our Objectives

  • The registration of the pedigrees of all breeds of felines and catteries;
  • The promulgation of rules governing the management of the Association and cat shows sanctioned by the Association;
  • The licensing of cat shows held under the auspices of the Association;
  • The establishment of comprehensive Standards for all breeds of domesticated cats;
  • The honoring of outstanding felines, their owners and breeders for their accomplishments;
  • The dissemination of information to promote the knowledge and interest of breeders, owners, exhibitors and the general public concerning the breeding, exhibition and improvement of breeds, and the care and welfare of all cats; and,
  • The promotion of educational and friendly relations between cat owners in this country and all other countries of the world.
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Unity in Diversity

TICA values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. TICA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or on any other basis protected under applicable state, federal and local laws throughout the TICA world. TICA encourages TICA chartered clubs to have such anti-discriminatory policies in place as required by the laws of their jurisdictions.

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