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ABOUT GCCFSA

Welcome to the GCCFSA

The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy South Australia

Established in 1962 and affiliated with the Australian Cat Federation, the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of South Australia (GCCFSA) is the original controlling body and pedigreed cat registry in this state. The Council is supported by affiliated cat clubs, and we cater for all cat-lovers / owners / breeders of most cat breeds.

Our Secretary and Public Relations Officer voluntarily provide our free 'information and advice' service, because we all love cats and we want your pet to live a long and happy life.


SHOW INFORMATION FOR 2023

Adelaide Cat Club Show - Sunday 16th April - schedule here

 

Adelaide Animal Expo - Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd April 

Australian Cat Federation 51st National Cat Show - 10th & 11th June 2013 - schedule here

All show results available as CATALOGUES & SHOW RESULTS  [Jul22]

Golden Awards 2022 FINALS - see GOLDEN AWARDS   [Jul22]

Vaccination certificates MUST now be provided at vetting for all kittens. Please ensure that kittens can be identified on the vetting card and the original stickers and vet signatures are available.

Be ON TIME for vetting - late exhibits may be refused entry.


MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS FOR 2023

Annual Memberships are now due for renewal and fees can be paid direct to the GCCFSA account - renewal form 

Renew before the 31st January so that you are eligible for show points from the first GCCFSA Show and count towards the GCCFSA Cat of The Year Awards 2023

Individual $10 / Junior $5


REGISTRARS

** NEW EMAIL CONTACTS ** please use the following emails ONLY. Do not use personal emails to send registrations. Check the new mailing addresses at Executives before you send and please keep copies.

GROUP 1 - Longhair registrarcfsa@outlook.com

GROUP 2, 5&6 - Siamese, Domestic & Companion registrarcfsa@outlook.com

GROUP 3&4 - All other Shorthair  registrarcfsa@outlook.com

HONOURS - Titles, Medallions - honourscfsa@outlook.com

For more details on GCCFSA Officebearers see Executives


    FINDING THE RIGHT BREED OF CAT FOR YOU

    Are you looking to find the right cat for you? If it is a purebred breed from a registered breeder, browse through our list of breeders here to find one who suits you. All GCCFSA breeders must follow a code of breeding ethics.

    We recommend that buyers purchase only vaccinated and desexed kittens of appropriate age, and that pedigreed kittens be purchased only from breeders registered with an approved Cat Control. The registering bodies can confirm the registration status of breeders. If you plan to exhibit or breed, please check with the breeder and the registering bodies that your feline will be registered as a pedigree cat.

    Code of Ethics for Breeders 

    Notice:  MIKIDZ RAGDOLLS (S Yandell) is NOT registered with GCCFSA, FASA or DACO [May 2019]

    Notice:  SHIKI BIRMANS (VL Eves) is NOT registered with GCCFSA [Jul 2020]

    Notice: COTTONCANDY RAGDOLLS (L&J Lane) is NOT registered with GCCFSA [Mar 2020]


    NEW RULES

    Motions to come into effect from 1st March 2021 - extended to 2022

    • That GCCFSA agrees to extend the current COVID-19 amendment of show rules that apply to the use local judges which the pandemic in ongoing, in particular, to assignments and challenges.
    • That a hot weather rule be created and applied to all club shows run under GCCFSA.
    • Amendment to Code of Ethics for Breeders: Rule 2 All litters of GCCFSA registered breeders must be registered with GCCFSA. All individual kittens MUST be registered with GCCFSA. Penalties will now apply.
    • Amendment to Code of Ethics for Breeders: Rule 2.1 Dam MUST be registered with GCCFSA when registering a litter.

    There are no changes to the fees and charges of GCCFSA in 2021

    Motions to come into effect from 25th May 2021

    • To register an entire cat or kitten, the applicant must have a GCCFSA registered prefix.
    • All applications for registration and transfer submitted to registrars must be complete with all colours and registration numbers for four (4) generations and be accompanied by the original or high-resolution scan (original to be sighted) of pedigree from an ACF recognised body. If queried by the registrar, the applicant must comply in a reasonable manner.

    DOG AND CAT MANAGEMENT (DACO) - Breeder Registration
    All breeder registration fees must be paid directly to Dogs and Cats Online (DACO).

    A lifetime DACO breeder number will be allocated to all Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of SA (GCCFSA) members who are registered breeders, and a breeder registration renewal will be sent directly to members during July each year.

    Members of your organisation who are required to register as a new breeder will NOW do so directly in DACO and confirm their GCCFSA membership number. GCCFSA will be advised of all new members.

    The $75 breeder registration fee applies from 1 July to 30 June each year. GCCFSA members only need to register as a breeder in DACO in the financial year that they intend to sell cats they have bred. A DACO breeder registration number applies to one person and is not transferrable.

    DACO breeder number and breeder contact details must be included in all advertisements for sale i.e. newspaper, noticeboard, on-line and social media etc. For more information, visit https://dogandcatboard.com.au/dogs-and-cats-online/guides#breeder-registration


    GCCFSA Cattery Accreditation

    GCCFSA has a program of accreditation (period of 5 years) for catteries (breeding and boarding) that are registered with GCCFSA. The program is intended to show that GCCFSA is acting in a responsible way to promote and protect our catteries and the public.

    More details in Members section - Documents 


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    Can we help you?

    Do you know what to look for when choosing a kitten? What is the best way to introduce a new kitten to your home? Did the breeder of your kitten advise you about feeding, worming, grooming, vaccinations, flea control, desexing, identification and other matters?

    Are you a RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER, concerned about giving your pet the best possible care without damaging the environment or upsetting neighbours? Or do you need more information to help you to be a good owner?

    Do you want to know where to buy a pedigreed kitten from a registered breeder? ..... and why buy from a REGISTERED breeder?

    Which breed of cat has the temperament that would best suit your household?

    Do you want to find out when and where the next cat show will be held? Are you interested in showing your cat, whether pedigreed or "Domestic"? Would you like to know more about exhibiting in cat shows?

    Are you thinking of becoming a breeder, and in need of advice or information? We can provide answers, advice or information on all of these topics, and more.

     

    Last updated 25 Nov 2021 - GCCFSA