The KORAT
CAT ASSOCIATION is a small friendly club with members scattered throughout
Britain, plus a few overseas. We are held together by a love of our unique
and fascinating breed: and work together to promote its best interests, and
oversee its general welfare.
Our
Aims
To promote the
absolute purity of Korat cats in their ancient natural type.
To provide members
with advice on Korat breeding and welfare.
To promote the
welfare and kind treatment of all cats.
Club
Affiliation
The KCA is the
only specialist breed club for Korats affiliated to the GCCF. A delegate attends
all Council meetings to represent club interests. and the Secretary is happy
to liaise with the GCCF Office on behalf of any KCA member. GCCF affiliation
gives the KCA the right to send representatives to the BREED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
which deals with the appointment and training of judges. changes to the Standard
of Points, and other such issues of great importance to those who breed and
show Korats.
The KCA is also
affiliated to the FELINE
ADVISORY BUREAU and receives its magazine giving news of veterinary topics.
and general information very relevant to all cat owners.
On
offer free to all members
The club NEWSLETTER
which is circulated at least three times a year, and contains information
on club activities. brings you up to date on the work of the Committee. reprints
articles of special interest from GCCF, FAB etc. and provides entertaining
stories and poems sent in by members.
TROPHIES
AND ROSETTES. The club has many cups and other awards that have been donated
to it over the years, and all members have the opportunity to enter the special
club classes put on at several of the major Championship Shows. Novices and
pet owners are not forgotten either.
SOCIAL EVENTS
AND SEMINARS. Like all other clubs the KCA has an Annual Meeting. ours
is in the spring. and offers at least one other social occasion when members
can get to know one another and learn more on a variety of feline topics.
BREEDING
AND WELFARE ADVICE. The KCA has leaflets giving guidelines on breeding
and showing, lists of breeders and stud owners can also be provided. Most
importantly. any Committee Member is happy to be contacted to give advice
on all Korat topics and will cat chat at any show.
For
Further information contact:
Mrs.
Jen Lacey The cottage Cattery, Stapleford Rdwhissendine, Oakham Rutland LE15
7HF
Mrs
A. E. Whitehouse
Marianville, Marian Mills, Dyserth, Flintshire LL18 6BT UK
