About The Ocicat Club

The Club was formed in December 1994 to pursue the recognition and acceptance of our lovely breed by the Cat Fancy in the UK, whilst providing a friendly and helpful environment for this to occur.

The first Ocicats came to the UK in the late 1980's, and it was the dedication of our founder members that saw the Ocicat first accepted on the Show Bench in July 1997, when Preliminary Status was granted by The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy to which the Club had become affiliated.  

As the only UK Cat Club dedicated exclusively to the Ocicat, our members have always shown dedication and loyalty to the breed. They succeeded in nurturing the Ocicat through all stages of official recognition, gaining Provisional Status in 2002 and ultimately achieving Full Championship Status in 2005. 

"As a Club, we aim to show and exhibit these exceptional cats whenever possible.  We offer support, advice and information to both members and potential members alike"

We strive to promote the Ocicat by our presence at many shows thoughout the year with our Club table with Ocicats on exhibition. Our members share a common devotion to our wonderful breed which receives high acclaim worldwide!

In 2007 The Ocicat Club agreed to support the introduction of the classic patterned Ocicat as a separate breed (allowing the Ocicat to remain a spotted breed!). This will allow interested breeders to pursue the recognition and acceptance of classic patterned Ocicats in their own right, with full support from the Club.

The Ocicat Club welcomes membership from the United Kingdom as well as overseas, offering pet owners and breeders alike the opportunity to support, and be part of the Ocicat community.

Club Newsletter

The Ocicat Muse is the official publication of The Ocicat Club, and is mailed to all members two or three times a year. This is usually an informative newsletter, with health and breed articles, show news and stories from owners about their cats and their antics! The Editor always welcomes articles for this publication; these can be any items of interest including your own cat stories!

If you would like to submit an article please contact;
The Editor Rosemary Caunter

The Committee

It is with sadness that we have to announce the loss of John Tidd, one of our dedicated and long serving Committee members. John passed away on Sunday the 18th April 2010. John and his wife Jackie have supported the Club for many years, offering valued input both to our annual shows and to the Committee. Our sympathies go to Jackie at this sad time.

President: Mr Desmond Morris
Vice Presidents: Mrs Mary Kalal

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chair
Mrs Valerie Donlon
Tel:01283 544057

Honorary Secretary/Membership Secretary
Mrs Rosemary Caunter
'Woodlands', Mounters Lane
Chawton, Alton
Hampshire GU34 1RZ
Tel: 01420 82957

Honorary Treasurer
Mrs Jane Keates
11 Bridge Close, Bursledon
Southampton SO31 8AN
Tel: 023 80403426

Trophies Secretary
Mrs Valerie Donlon

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ms Lu Abbs
Mrs Jacky Atkinson
Mrs Mavis Ives - Welfare Officer and Kitten List - Tel: 01865 880626
Mrs Stacie Shorten - Webmaster - email
Mrs Jackie Tidd
Mrs Manuela Croft
Ms Nicola Eaton

Co-opted Members
Mrs Rita Leggett
Mrs Lorraine Parry
Mr David Parry