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Membership of the GCCFV

 

 

Membership of Governing Council is available to all persons interested in cats and the Cat Fancy. Members have access to many services and benefits.

Membership classes available are:

  • Member (for residents of Victoria)
  • Junior (for residents of Victoria under 18 years of age)
  • Associate Member (for those residing outside Victoria)

 

Members are entitled to:

 

a.    Vote at General meetings of Governing Council

b.    Register cats/kittens or litters

c.    Register prefixes

d.    Obtain titles for cats that have gained the appropriate qualifications

e.    Serve on the Committee

f.     Receive Cat of the Year Awards

 

Juniors and Associate Members do not have voting rights, nor can they serve on the Committee.

Juniors cannot register undesexed adults cats or operate breeding prefixes, unless in partnership with a Member

Associate Members cannot register cats or prefixes; nor obtain titles and Cat of the Year Awards unless in partnership with a Member

All Members must abide by the Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Ethics of The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria Inc. Copies of these may be obtained from the secretary, or at the stationery table at GCCFV shows.

A Joining Fee is payable on initial application for membership or after membership has expired. Annual membership fees are due by the 1st January each year. Where a membership has not been renewed before 31st December each year, membership expires.

For members interested in a more active role, there are many affiliated clubs available to join. Some are specialist breed clubs, but most are open to all cat lovers. Clubs run cat shows and exhibition throughout the year

CODE OF ETHICS

As an Associate Member of The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Aust & Vic Inc. I will:

  • Comply with legislation applying to the keeping and management of cats.
  • Care properly for all cats that I own or am responsible for, providing adequate housing, food and veterinary care.
  • Desex any cat that I intend to keep but not use in a breeding programme
  • Desex by 5 months of age any non-pedigreed cat that I own.
  • Encourage owners of domestic/pedigree cats to have them desexed by the age of 5 months and registered with their local council.
  • Not sell or dispose of cats or kittens to or through pet shops, market, or animal shelters or allow any cat or kitten to be given as a prize or donation of any kind.
  • Conduct my breeding practices in such a way as not to bring disrepute upon GCCF
  • Not allow a female to become pregnant before she is 9 months of age, without veterinary approval.
  • Not allow a female to have more than 2 litters in a 12 month period without veterinary approval.
  • Not allow a female to have more than 8 litters without veterinary approval of fitness for further breeding.
  • Not allow a stud cat to be used with a queen that is not registered with a recognized control body.
  • Not inter-breed two cats of 2 different recognized breeds without having approved supplementary registered program.
  • Have all cats and kittens follow a recommended vaccination program.
  • Have all cats and kittens on effective control programs for internal and external parasites.
  • Not part with possession of a kitten before it is 10 weeks old and has commenced its recommended vaccination program.
  • Provide new owners with written information of their responsibilities for the care and welfare of the cat or kitten, including desexing, parasite control, diet, grooming and vaccination requirements.
  • Provide ongoing help and advice to new owners.
  • Only sell a cat or kitten if appears to be in good health.
  • Refund the purchase money and take the cat or kitten back if it is unacceptable to a new owner within 7 days of purchase for health or other reasons supported by a statement from a veterinarian.
  • Refund the purchase money if the cat or kitten dies or is euthanased within 6 months from a disease that is traced to my premises.

 

Members failing by this Code of Ethics will incur disciplinary action under the Constitution of GCCFV Inc.

 

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