World Cat Congress
Encyclopedia
In 1994 the Italian
cat
club, Associazione Nazionale Felina Italiana, organised a cat club seminar during which a meeting was held between the visiting heads of world cat organisations. Out of this grew the idea of a World Cat Congress ("WCC").
was drawn up and in 2001 a constitution
was agreed.
The WCC emphasises the importance of international co-operation between cat organisations and to discuss topics such as veterinary matters, microchipping
, breed presentations, cat legislation and feline welfare affecting all cat lovers, from the pedigree breeder to pet owners.
Italy
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cat
Cat
The cat , also known as the domestic cat or housecat to distinguish it from other felids and felines, is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and for its ability to hunt vermin and household pests...
club, Associazione Nazionale Felina Italiana, organised a cat club seminar during which a meeting was held between the visiting heads of world cat organisations. Out of this grew the idea of a World Cat Congress ("WCC").
Purpose
The purpose of the WCC is to promote better understanding and co-operation among the world's various cat associations in matters of mutual interest and concern. Following this, regular meetings took place and in 1999 a charterCharter
A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified...
was drawn up and in 2001 a constitution
Constitution (corporate)
A constitution is the set of regulations which govern the conduct of non-political entities, whether incorporated or not. Such entities include corporations and voluntary associations....
was agreed.
The WCC emphasises the importance of international co-operation between cat organisations and to discuss topics such as veterinary matters, microchipping
Microchip implant (animal)
A microchip implant is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of a dog, cat, horse, parrot or other animal. The chips are about the size of a large grain of rice and are based on a passive RFID technology....
, breed presentations, cat legislation and feline welfare affecting all cat lovers, from the pedigree breeder to pet owners.
WCC Aims
- Open shows
- Co-operation in registration
- Health in cats
- Legislation regarding cats
- Educational material
- Recognition of pedigrees
- Co-operation on show dates
WCC Members
- Fédération Internationale FélineFédération Internationale FélineThe Fédération Internationale Féline is a federation of cat registries. There are currently thirty-nine member organizations in thirty-seven countries. Membership spans Europe, South America, and Asia....
- FIFe - Cat Fanciers' AssociationCat Fanciers' AssociationThe Cat Fanciers' Association was established in the United States in 1906 and is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats and the predominant pedigreed cat registering association in North America...
- CFA - The International Cat AssociationThe International Cat AssociationThe International Cat Association, commonly known as TICA, is the world's largest genetic cat registry. Originally a North American organization, it now has a worldwide presence...
- TICA - World Cat Federation - WCF
- Australian Cat Federation - ACF
- New Zealand Cat Fancy - NZCF
- Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia - CCC of A
- Governing Council of the Cat FancyGoverning Council of the Cat FancyThe Governing Council of the Cat Fancy is a cat registry, established in 1910 and the largest organisation that registers pedigree cats in the United Kingdom. It was formed from a small number of cat clubs which were registering cats at the time when the modern cat fancy was in its first stages....
, United Kingdom - GCCF - Southern African Cat CouncilSouthern African Cat CouncilThe Southern African Cat Council is a cat registry and cat fancy organization based in South Africa, affiliating 9 clubs, 14 breed groups and 4 judges panels.- History :...
- SACC