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About
the Club
The
Ocicat and Bengal Cat Club was the first club established
in the UK for these very special breeds. Quickly gaining
affiliation to the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, the
Club actively promotes the breeds, working with the other
breed clubs firstly to gain preliminary recognition for
the Bengal in July 1997 and, more recently, in the formation
of the Bengal Breed Advisory Committee and the Ocicat Breed
Advisory Committee.
The
club has a committment to the welfare of both breeds and
has been involved with the rescue of several cats into our
'safe houses'. All rescued cats are veterinary checked and
spayed/neutered where required before being placed with
loving, permanent homes. Fortunately, all these sad cases
have had happy endings. Our committee members and Welfare
officers all work on a voluntary basis providing time, transport,
love and energy unstintingly, however we do rely on Club
funds to meet veterinary costs. As a member, your support
of the Club would help to provide this funding.
The
Club also holds a kitten and stud
register and we are compiling a breed record list to assist
in the promotion of the progression of the breeds. See our
'Committee and Contacts' page
for contacts.
The
Club produces a newsletter 'Spoton Cats' - which members
find interesting, informative and amusing. We are always
keen to receive any items from our members and would be
pleased if you would consider contributing something.
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