Northern Lights Cat Club presents… When the Stars Come Out Cat Show

The International Cat Association® (TICA®) is the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats, the largest registry of household pet cats and kittens.

This is an electronic catalog show. The electronic catalog will be sent to the email addresses provided by exhibitors prior to the show.

Larry Johnson will be joining us to photograph your stars and shooting stars!

Sponsorship –  $25 per ring, $100 All Rings. “Team up your breeds and sponsor a ring together.”
Please add a note when submitting payment, or if paying at a later time add a note with payment.

As a new club we greatly appriciate and Need your Sponsorships.

Vendors: If interested in being a Vendor at our show please contact our Vice President,  Sherri Mcconnell @ Rugrunners2@aol.com. or call or text 1-574-303-7714

REGISTRATION: With the exception of cats competing in the Preliminary New Breed, Advanced New Breed, and New Traits classes, registration with TICA is not required to compete. However, to be scored for TICA titles and Regional/International awards, all cats except HHP kittens must be registered by their second show.

SHOW RULES: TICA show rules will be strictly enforced. By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and the Show Committee. Official Show Rules may be obtained from TICA (tice.org). Declawed cats are only allowed for entry pursuant to TICA Show Rule 23.5 (allowed for household pet or household pet kitten entries or if proof is submitted with entry that the declawing occurred prior to May 1, 2020, and that same cat was shown prior to the rule change on May 1, 2020).

BENCHING AND HEALTH RULES: All exhibitors must check in at the door prior to benching. This is a non-vetted show. Cats showing signs of ear mites, fleas, fungus, or any illness will not be permitted in the show hall. Any cat or kitten from a house or cattery where there has been fungus or any infectious or contagious illness within 21 days prior to the opening date of the show is ineligible for entry and /or exhibition. All entries should be immunized against feline Rhinotrachitis, Calici virus, and feline enteritis, and should be tested negative for feline leukemia and feline AIDS. Pennsylvania State law requires rabies inoculation. Exhibitors should bring proof of rabies vaccination. All claws (front and back) must be clipped prior to judging.

KITTENS AND CATS FOR SALE: Kittens for sale must be at least 3 calendar months old. Proof of age (i.e. litter registration) must be presented on request to show committee. Two kittens or one cat are permitted in a single cage. NO KITTENS OR CATS MAY BE CONFINED TO CARRIERS, EITHER DISPLAYED OR UNDER CAGES, DURING SHOW HOURS. Any person disregarding these rules will be asked to leave the show.

CAT SUPPLIES: Litter will be supplied by the club.  Please bring your own litter box, cat food and food dishes. Benching is done in double spaces & this is reflected on the summary sheet. Wire cages can be reserved. Coverings and bedding for all benching spaces must be provided by the exhibitor. Cages must be covered on 3 sides.

CLERKS AND STEWARDS: Ring Clerks will be paid $40 & Stewards $20 a day plus a fully marked catalog and lunch. Please check the summary sheet if you are interested. Do not deduct clerking fees from your entry.

AWARDS: Awards will be awarded in accordance with TICA Show Rules. This show is scored for TICA Regional and International awards. Breed awards will be presented as available.