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TICA

The International Cat Association (TICA)

TICA is the world's largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats, and the world's largest registry of household pets. TICA is also the only registry in the cat fancy and dog fancy that continues to have steady growth in our number of registrations around the world, and we continue to grow in the number of members, clients and catteries on every continent.

TICA's Mission

  • The registration of the pedigrees of all breeds of felines and catteries who adhere to TICA’s specific criteria.

  • The promulgation of rules governing the management of the Association and cat shows licensed 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 valuable information to promote the knowledge and interest of cat owner’s community, breeders, 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 science-based studies, educational and friendly relations between cat owners in this country and all other countries of the world.

TICA's 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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