Mississippi Cat Fanciers

Jackson, Mississippi

Presents our 30th Anniversary Show
and
Southeast Regional

July 30-31, 2005

Mississippi Trademart
1200 E. Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202-3535

Our Judges

Closing Date: July 22, 2005

Entry Clerk
Tanya Carey
CareyCats@aol.com
3127 Greenfield Rd #160
Pearl, MS 39208
Voice/Fax: (601) 939-7713

Show Photographer:

If you would like to make an advance reservation for a session, please e-mail Helmi.

Show Motel: Holiday Inn North, Jackson, Mississippi, 5075 I-55 North, (601) 366-9411 or (601) 981-9883. Rate is $72.00 Double or King. Cutoff date is July 15, 2005. You must mention Mississippi Cat Fanciers. We have elected to use the Hotel Room Inspection Procedure for exhibitors who lodge at the show hotel using the club's group booking. Entry in this show and lodging at the hotel using the club's group booking shall constitute an acknowledgment by & consent of the exhibitor to these procedures. Standing Rule 903.6.

Show Hall: Mississippi Trade Mart, 1200 E. Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS.

Food: Food will be available in the show hall. There are several fast food restaurants quite close by.

Check-in/Show Hours: Saturday and Sunday check-in 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Judging hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days.

Benching: By exhibitor. One adult or two kittens are allowed per single cage space. A single cage space measures 22 inches x22 inches x 22 inches. A double cage space (extra half cage) measures 22 inches x 44 inches x 22 inches. All cages must be covered on three sides. For the cat's comfort, we recommend that you provide a rug and a top cover as well. All cats and kittens present in the show hall must have an assigned cage. No cats may be confined to carriers, either displayed or under cages, during show hours. Any person disregarding this rule will be asked to leave the show hall. Cats may not be left in the show hall over night.

Services: Cat litter will be provided. Please bring your own cat food, dishes, and litter pans.

Airport: Jackson International Airport (JAN). You must provide the entry clerk with your flight schedule so that we may arrange to fetch you and return you.

Kittens: All kittens entered for competition must be at least four but less than eight calendar months old on the day of the show. No kittens under the age of three months may be in the show hall. Proof of age must be available for verification.

Household Pets: HHPs over eight months old must be spayed or neutered.

Health Requirements: This is a non-vetted show. No veterinarian inspection will be required. All cats and kittens must be immunized against feline enteritis/rhino/calici virus at least 21 days prior to the show, and should test negative for FeLV and FIV. Cats with ear mites, fungus, or showing any signs of 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 before the show is ineligible for entry and/or exhibition. Any cat that is obviously pregnant or lactating will be disqualified. All claws (front and back) must be clipped before judging. Declawed cats are eligible for entry.

TICA Regulations: The Show Rules of The International Cat Association will be in full force and effect throughout this show. You may obtain a copy of the show rules from TICA, PO Box 2684, Harlingen, TX 78551 for $7.00. By entering, all exhibitors agree to abide by the decisions of the judges and show committee. Cats may not be left in the show hall overnight. No cats may be placed underneath the benching area. No entry may leave the show hall early without permission from a member of the show committee. If you do so, you may risk loss of wins and finals.

Registration Requirements: With the exception of Korats, registration in TICA is not necessary to compete in the cat's first show, but registration is required for the next show as well as for confirmation of championships, TICA Regional and International Awards.

For Sale Cats/Kittens: All kittens for sale must be at least 3 calendar months of age. All cats/kittens must have their required shots.

Mississippi Cat Fanciers, the Mississippi Trademart, nor the Holiday Inn North cannot be held liable for loss, theft, or accident to cats, kittens, personal property, exhibitors, or their guests.

The show hall is a nonsmoking building.

If you are NOT entering a cat but would like to attend the banquet, please click here.

Please indicate whether you accept or do not accept all of the following by clicking on the appropriate button below:

1. I will enter my cat(s) at my own risk, subject to the conditions in the Show Rules of THE INTERNATIONAL CAT ASSOCIATION and will abide by the rulings of the Show Committee

2. I am at least 18 years of age. If you are not 18 years old or older, a parent or guardian must complete the on line forms.

3. I understand that transmission of one or more of the E-Mail Entry Forms accompanying this flyer constitutes an agreement to pay for my entries even if I fail to bench.

4. I will mail a check payable to Mississippi Cat Fanciers covering the entry fees for this show within a week of submitting the form(s) or by the closing date of the show (whichever comes first) to the designated Entry Clerk.

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