The Cat Fancier’s Association is often seen abbreviated as CFA. This group began in 1906 as a means for celebrating the pedigreed cat, and holding feline shows. The group held its first shows in its first year. That year the Cat Fancier’s Association held two shows. One was held in the state of New York and the other occurred in the state of Michigan.

Today the Cat Fancier’s Association holds nearly 400 shows each year. Its headquarters is located in the state of New Jersey though the association serves the entire United States cat world. The Cat Fancier’s Association is a non-profit organization.

The Cat Fancier Association concerns itself primarily with the betterment of purebred cats. Through the association, cat owners can register their cats. Additionally, cat breeders can register whole litters of purebred cats. The Cat Fancier’s Association also works to help people with the transfer of ownership of purebred cats. Cat breeders themselves can register their business with the association. And interested members of the cat community can research pedigreed lines of cats, or the latest cat show results.

Along with its main services, the Cat Fancier’s Association also offers other activities to further serve the cat community. They have a Disaster Relief Committee to help owners and their cats after falling victim to a disaster. The Cat Fancier’s Association also offers the services of a legislative group to help fight unjust cases involving animal control. Additionally, there is a mentoring program within the Cat Fancier’s Association to assist those cat enthusiasts looking to enter the cat world.

It is easy to see how the Cat Fancier’s Association has grown so significantly since its origin. With such an active role in the competitive cat community, the group plays a large part in the purebred cat community. And with its many services, it offers benefits to those experienced within the feline world, as well as those just entering the community.