Draft:Loving Cats Worldwide
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Comment: This needs serious sourcing, not notices from local newspapers--and obviously the article itself is highly promotional and full of cat fluff. Drmies (talk) 16:22, 8 March 2024 (UTC)
Loving Cats Worldwide is an Independent Cat Organization created by Steven Meserve. Loving Cats is a cat registry for pedigreed cats and household pets. They are producers of events named the 'CATstravaganza' across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Loving Cats' mission is to raise awareness for rescue organizations and cats in need, whilst promoting ethical breeding and the preservation of cat breeds.
History[edit]
Loving Cats Worldwide began in London in 2015 as 'LondonCats' and produced notable events during this period such as Tobacco Dock in East London[1][2],Sandown Park in Surrey, UK,[3] and Crystal Palace in London for the 150th Anniversary of the first cat show in Crystal Palace in 1871 by Harrison Weir.[4]
Activity[edit]
In June 2022 Loving Cats launched their Independent Organization that sanctions Charter Events as well as their HQ CATstravaganzas to create their annual Event Calendar.[5] Featuring recurring activity in the UK, California,[6] Washington,[7] Philadelphia[8] and Florida[9] and more. Their Expositions feature an LCWW International Cat Competition, well attended by the public, businesses and cat competitors.
Social Media[edit]
Loving Cats Worldwide and Steven Meserve have both found acclaim in their own right across popular social media channels. Videos featuring Steven Meserve judging the cats entered into competition at the events have amassed millions of views on TikTok, invigorating this historic hobby with a modern take.
The Organization[edit]
Loving Cats Worldwide offer a range of services[10] to cat owners and breeders such as Cat Registrations, Litter Registrations, Cattery Registrations and Pedigrees. LCWW have a list of Accepted Championship Breeds and Non-Championship Breeds, and have programs in place to accept newer breeds[11] following approval from the Feline and Friendship Advisory Panel.
Classes[edit]
Kitten Class: 4 months to under 6 months.
Junior Class: 6 month to under 10 months.
Adult Class: 10 months and over.
Alter Class: 10 months and over.
Household Pet Kitten Class: 4 months to under 8 months.
Household Pet Class: 8 months and over.
Non-Championship Class: 4 months and over.
Points and Titles[edit]
Titles can be earned by Adults, Alters and Household Pets. Points are awarded for places gained in finals only.
| Placing | Allbreed | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 | 200 |
| 2 | 250 | 150 |
| 3 | 240 | 140 |
| 4 | 230 | 130 |
| 5 | 220 | 120 |
| 6 | 210 | 110 |
| 7 | 200 | 100 |
| 8 | 190 | 90 |
| 9 | 180 | 80 |
| 10 | 170 | 70 |
| Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Champion | 500 points |
| Grand Champion | 1000 points |
| Double Grand Champion | 2000 points |
| Triple Grand Champion | 3000 points |
| Quadruple Grand Champion | 4000 points |
| Supreme Grand Champion | 7000 points and TWO BESTS as a QGC from TWO different judges |
| Ultimate Grand Champion | 10000 points and FOUR BESTS as a SGC from THREE different judges |
2022-2023 International Awards[edit]
International Judge of the Year 2022-2023: DORA CASTILLO
International Kitten of the Year 2022-2023: WW NIGHTMUSIC LOVE STORY
International Junior of the Year 2022-2023: WW DAISYDAISYCATS DOTTIE DIAMOND
International Cat of the Year 2022-2023: WW SGC RAYANSHEL DEVIL-IN-DISGUISE
International Alter of the Year 2022-2023: WW UGCA RUNASOUL SMOOTH OPURRATOR
International Household Pet Kitten of the Year 2022-2023: WW PRETTY FLY 4 A WHITE GUY
International Household Pet Adult of the Year 2022-2023: WW UGC STEEL PANTHER
References[edit]
- ^ Palmer, Bobby (2019-04-25). "What's the deal with the London International Cat Extravaganza?". Time Out London. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Munro, Vicky (2019-04-10). "London's cat shows are the most surprising victim of Brexit chaos". My London. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Mortimer, Georgie (2019-12-17). "This 'Cat Extravaganza' Is Perfect For Cat-Loving Londoners". Secret London. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Kale, Sirin (2021-08-25). "'My persian had a three-hour blow-dry!' 150 years of cat shows – then and now". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "Loving Cats Events Calendar". LCWW. 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Worldwide, Loving Cats (2023-10-04). "Cat-a-fornia three-step: The Cat Extravaganza and Rescue Event comes to the Golden State". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "PHOTOS: See the Fancy Felines at the "Cat Extravaganza" Show in Virginia - Washingtonian". 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "This 'Extravaganza' in the Philly Burbs Is the Cat's Meow". NBC10 Philadelphia. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ Report, Staff (2023-06-23). "Cat Extravaganza & Rescue Awareness Event Coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center". The Bradenton Times. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "LCWW Services".
- ^ Ackerman, Naomi (2017-01-06). "New breed among highlights of cat exhibition in Surrey". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
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