Cats From Around the World Visit Texas to Compete at Annual International Cat Show

March 14, 2008 - PRLog -- Arlington, Texas - Hundreds of championship cats and kittens plus household pets will compete for Best of the Best  titles at The International Cat Association (TICA) 2008 Annual Cat Show in Arlington, Texas on August 30-31, 2008.

Held at the Arlington Convention Center, TICA’s 2008 Annual Cat Show is hosted by a different region in a member country every year. Hundreds of cats and kittens from around the world will compete in twelve rings of judging in Championship cat, kitten, alter, household pet and household pet kitten divisions.  International winners from the 2007-2008 show season which ends April 30, 2008 will be at the show to compete and also be recognized at an annual awards banquet where the top twenty in the each division are recognized as International winners.

The International Cat Agility Tournaments (ICAT) will hold timed agility competitions during the show. Cats competing in the show and cats with non-profit organizations available for adoption at the show will have a chance to run the agility course which features jumps, hoops, tunnels, weave poles and crosswalks. The top three cats or kittens with clean runs and the fastest times will win prizes.

“TICA’s South Central region is proud to invite cats from around the world to compete at our 2008 Annual Cat Show,” said Cheryl Hogan, TICA Board Member and South Central Regional Director. “Not only will people be able to see some of the world’s best cats and kittens competing in twelve rings judged by judges from around the world, but they’ll also be able to enjoy the new sport of cat agility which puts the cats through some rigorous timed events.”

TICA is the world’s largest genetic registry and has recognized several new breeds for registration and competition. “The Savannah is one of the newest preliminary breeds. Originally bred from the Serval, several Savannahs will be on display for the public to see,” said Hogan.

TICA’s 2008 Annual Cat Show will also feature:

--Cats for adoption through the Humane Society of North Texas and other local cat rescue groups
--Candid Cat Photo Contest open to and judged by the public with prizes awarded to “Glamour Shot”, “Silly Kitty”, “Spectacular Coat”, “The Eyes Have It” and more.
--Speakers including Dr. Bonnie Bloom, DVM and pet dentist from I-20 Animal Medical Emergency Center; Carla Person, animal communicator and author; in addition to breeders, groomers and judges from the cat fancy
--A display of original cat portraits by world renowned artist Ludivina Martinez of Monterrey, Mexico and Toronto, Canada
--Exciting new breeds including the Toyger, Savannah, Thai, Kurillian Bobtail and Peterbald will be on hand
--More than forty breeds competing including Maine Coons, Munchkins, Siamese, Scottish Folds, Russian Blues, Ragdolls, Sphynx, British Shorthairs, Havanas, Persians, Bengals, Abyssinians, Turkish Vans and many more
--A Best of Breed Parade recognizing the highest-scoring Championship cat in each breed competing at the show
--Many vendors selling toys, supplies, jewelry, artwork, and more for the cat and cat lover alike
--Breeders from around the world, many with kittens for sale.

Profits from TICA’s 2008 Annual Cat Show are donated to non-profit cat rescue
and humane societies from the Dallas Ft-Worth area.

TICA’s 2008 Annual Cat Show is sponsored by Royal Canin, manufacturer of all-natural
cat foods. Other sponsors include Worlds Best Litter, www.purrsonals.com, and
ReturnMoi. To learn more about TICA’s 2008 Annual Cat Show  visit
http://www.tica2008.com

About International Cat Agility Tournaments (ICAT)
International Cat Agility Tournaments (ICAT) is devoted to creating a new category of
cat competition in which cats negotiate an obstacle course designed to display their
speed, coordination, beauty of movement, physical conditioning, intelligence,
training, and the quality and depth of their relationship with their owner, who trains
with them and guides them through the course. To learn more visit
http://www.catagility.com

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

Event:   
The International Cat Association (TICA) 2008 Annual Cat Show sponsored by Royal Canin.

Cats from around the world will compete in the championship cat, kitten, alter, household pet and household pet kitten divisions, vying for the title of Best of the Best at the end of the show.

Local cat rescue groups will be on hand with cats available for adoption.
   
Cats and kittens will compete in the International Cat Agility Tournaments (ICAT) competition. They will have to weave through obstacles, jump through hoops, and run through tunnels trying to achieve the  cleanest run  and fastest time for cash prizes.

Proceeds from the show will benefit the Humane Society of North Texas plus other local cat rescue groups.

Location:   Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, Texas
Dates:  August 30 - 31, 2008
Times:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact:
Cheryl Hogan
817 456 8007
or

Debra Decker
TICA Marketing
817 371 7194
Siddhis2003@yahoo.com
Cat breed photographs and videos are available upon request.

Web sites:
TICA 2008 Annual Cat Show - www.tica2008.com
The International Cat Association – www.TICA.org
International Cat Agility Tournaments - www.catagility.com
Royal Canin – www.royalcanin.com

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About The International Cat Association (TICA)
Organized during 1979, The International Cat Association is the world's largest genetic
registry of purebred and household pet cats and one of the world's largest sanctioning
bodies for cat shows. To learn more visit http://www.tica.org

Website: www.tica2008.com