Mississippi Cat Fanciers

of Jackson, Mississippi

Presents their

Allbreed Championship and Household Pet Cat Show

October 22, 2011

Natchez Community Center
215 Franklin Street
Natchez, MS 39120-3259

10 rings Alternative Format AM/PM

Our Judges

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Directions

Show Hall: Natchez Community Center, 215 Franklin Street, Natchez, MS 39120-3259.

Show Hotel: Days Inn, 109 US Highway 61 South, Natchez, MS 39120; Phone: 601-445-8291; Fax: 601-442-4861; email: natchez@americanmotel.travel
Rates are $70.00 plus tax. $10.00 non refundable pet fee. This rate is good for up to 4 people.

Please be sure to confine spraying males (and females!) and clean up after yourself and your cats. CATS MUST BE CONFINED WHEN UNATTENDED IN ROOM. Mississippi Cat Fanciers has elected to follow the TICA Hotel Room Inspection Procedures for exhibitors who lodge at the show hotel. Entry in this show, and lodging at the show hotel, shall constitute an acknowledgment by and consent of the exhibitor to these procedures.

Airport: The closest airports are Jackson, MS (JAN), Baton Rouge, LA (BTR), and New Orleans, LA (MSY). Each are about 2 hours from Natchez.

Show Hours: Check in is from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Judging starts at 9:00 AM. Advertised show hours are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All cats must remain in the show hall during advertised show hours unless permission to leave is given by show management.

Registration: With the exception of cats competing in the Preliminary New Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits classes, registration with TICA is not necessary to compete in the cat's first show. However, to be scored for TICA titles and regional / International awards, all cats must be registered by their second show. Please contact TICA for registration forms and information (TICA, P. O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551).

Show Rules: TICA show rules will be strictly enforced. By entering, exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and show committee. Official show rules, registration information & forms may be obtained from TICA, P.O. Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551 or viewed on their website at www.tica.org.

Benching: By exhibitor. One adult or two kittens are allowed per single cage space. A single cage space measures 22 inches x22 inches x 22 inches. A double cage space (extra half cage) measures 22 inches x 44 inches x 22 inches. All cages must be covered on three sides. For the cat's comfort, we recommend that you provide a rug and a top cover as well. All cats and kittens present in the show hall must have an assigned cage. Vending from the benching area is prohibited. Special benching requests will be honored to the best of our ability.

Grooming spaces: These measure 22 inches x 22 inches x 44 inches.

Services: Cat litter will be provided. Please bring your own cat food, dishes, and litter pans.

Health: This is a non-vetted show. Cats showing signs of ear mites, fleas, fungus, or other illness will be escorted from along with any other cats owned, housed, or agented by the same exhibitor. All entries should be immunized against feline rhinotracheitis, calici virus, and panleukopenia, and should test negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Any feline from a house or cattery where there has been fungus or any infectious or contagious illness within twenty-one days prior to the opening day of the show is ineligible for entry. An obviously pregnant or lactating cat will be disqualified. TICA show rules require all claws, front and back, be clipped prior to judging.

Kittens: All kittens entered for competition must be at least four (4) and not more than eight (8) calendar months old on the day of the show. Kittens may be spayed or neutered.

Household Pets: Household pets are very welcome at this show! Declawed Household Pets are OK at TICA shows. This is due to the number of HHPs that are rescue cats and may have already been declawed at the time of rescue. Household pets over 8 months of age MUST be spayed or neutered. If you are not sure of the proper class or color of your cat, check out http://www.seregiontica.org/Colors/intro.htm or send the entry clerk a color photo of your entry. Photo will be returned at check in.

For Sale Cats/Kittens: All kittens for sale must be at least 3 calendar months of age. All cats/kittens must have their required shots. No kittens under the age of three months will be allowed in the benching or judging areas. Permission must be obtained from the Show Committee to sell Cats or Kittens.

Awards: Rosettes will be awarded in accordance with TICA Show Rules. This show is scored for TICA Regional and International awards.

Sponsorships: $50 per ring

Spectator Information:

Liability: Mississippi Cat Fanciers, TICA, the Natchez Community Center, and the Days Inn will not be held liable for injury, loss, or damage to cats, exhibitors, or property of exhibitors or vendors, or other such persons or property attending.

This show has closed. Thanks for your support!!