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This is for the expressed use for TCA, Inc. registrations only, and can be printed out for that use by anyone wishing to register their cattery with TCA, Inc.

I wish to register my cattery with TCA, Inc. I understand the fee for cattery registration is a ONE TIME charge only and the cattery name (once approved) will be for my exclusive use and those that I name as co-owners and thus authorize.

1. A cattery name may not exceed fifteen (15) letters (characters and spaces combined).

2. Abbreviations or variations of already registered cattery names are not permitted.

3. Registered cattery names may be added to a cats name as (1) as a prefix, if the cat is bred by the owner of the cattery name, or (2) as a suffix, if the cat is owned, but not bred, by the owner of the cattery name.

4. The prefix cattery name, denoting the breeder of the cat, may NEVER be removed. However, the suffix cattery name may be removed and replaced with a new owners' cattery name when the ownership of a cat is transferred.

5. The owner of a cattery name may add additional names of co-owners of the cattery name, at any time, upon written notification to the TCA Head Registrar, surrender of the original certificate and payment of the appropriate fee. (Same as transfer fee.)

6. Ownership of a cattery name may be transferred by written notification to TCA Head Registrar, surrender of the original certificate and payment of the transfer fee.

One of the benefits to Breeders who Register their Cattery Names with TCA, Inc. is inclusion on our Breeders List, which is given to anyone who requests it. Our Breeders List includes many different breeds of Traditional Cats accepted by TCA, Inc. from all over the world. This is an excellent form of advertisement, and is available free of charge to our Registered Breeders. This is provided in printed form provided to any request for $3 to cover postage and handling.

Registered Catteries also have the opportunity to advertise through a link in the "Breeder's Directory" Section of our Home Page.  It should contain detailed information about your cattery, special services offered, etc, can be included. The rate is $30.00 annually for world-wide coverage.

More in depth information can be added to your Breeders List name address and phone number. For $10.00 a year we will list all of the breeds you are involved with and all of the colors you have in each breed.

To become a Registered Cattery, you must Register your Cattery name with the TCA, Inc. Head Registrar. The requirements are as follows:

• Become and maintain your membership in TCA, Inc.
• Complete the Cattery Registration form, and pay a one-time fee of $30.00 for lifetime use. No renewal fee is required.
• Additional rules and instructions are presented on the application form.

When your cattery name is registered with TCA, Inc., we will add your cattery listing to our Breeders List on our website, and on the printed version that is also available.

• It is recommended that all new breeders to TCA, Inc. purchase copies of both the TCA, Inc. Constitution and By-Laws, Registry and Show Rules ($30.00), and the TCA, Inc. Breed Standards ($50.00). Both documents are available from our Secretary at: TCA, Inc. PO Box 178, Heisson, WA. 98622-0178.
• It is recommended that all new breeders to TCA, Inc. keep full Cattery records as described in ARTICLE XXVI of our Constitution and By-Laws, Registry and Show Rules.