Cats

Resources in this category:

The Australian Cat Federation
http://www.acf.asn.au/

"The first controlling body for pedigreed cats in Australia, we promote the welfare of all cats, the responsible breeding and showing of the recognised breeds of cats, and the showing of desexed domestic cats." Website includes "information about cats and the cat fancy in Australia: shows, breed standards, affiliated registering bodies, Judges, ACF National show results and photos, and much more, with links to affiliates, pet legislation and many other resoource sites."

The Cat Fanciers' Association
http://www.cfainc.org/index.html

"CFA has a long and proud history of progressive action including support for feline health research and for the welfare of all cats. It has maintained a focus on quality in its breed standards, registration and pedigrees, as well as in its judging program, clerking program, and, in alliance with its associated clubs, show production." On this site, "you'll find information on cat shows, cat breeds and cat care, and a showcase of top winning cats."

Cat Writers' Association
http://www.catwriters.org/index.html

"The Cat Writers' Association, Inc. (CWA) is a professional organization of cat communicators: writers, editors, publishers, artists, public relations specialists, broadcasters and others." Find information about their annual contest and conference on the site.

The International Cat Association
http://www.tica.org/

"TICA is the World's Largest Genetic Registry of Pedigreed Cats and Household Pets." The site has a show calendar and breed standards. It also has articles on general cat care and links to other organizations and sites about cats.

Canadian Cat Association
http://www.cca-afc.com/

"Since 1960, the Canadian Cat Association had grown and evolved into a registry of great merit, with affiliated clubs across Canada. CCA will continue to look to the future while we carry on the dreams of our founders; to provide the Canadian cat fancy with an association that is governed by its members and dedicated to the well being of all cats." Cat-related articles as well as descriptions of the various breeds and a breeder directory are available. Their are English and French versions of the site.