Lincoln State Cat Club, Inc. was founded in 1959, by a group of Chicago area cat breeders and exhibitors.

The LSCC charter, still standing today, is to promote & preserve the pedigreed cat; provide public education concerning the care, health and welfare of ALL cats; and fund raising to support programs that benefit ALL cats.

In keeping with this charter, LSCC donates much of its proceeds from their annual all breed cat show, held the third weekend each February.  Benefiting all domesticated felines through groups such as the Winn Foundation, The Morris Animal Foundation, between abandoned, stray, and/or neuter/spay programs and organizations that shelter cats. Various shelter groups are invited to LSCC shows, to bring attention to abandoned. stray. and/or relinquished cats available for adoption.

See our beneficiary page for a list of past recipients.

Each LSCC cat show incorporates:

Education Ring - Where free presentations are held throughout the weekend for both spectator and exhibitor alike, including:

  • Demonstration of proper grooming techniques
  • Nutrition
  • Dealing with behavioral problems
  • Ask the Vet  - query a licensed veterinarian about cat health issues
  • Proposed legislation affecting pet ownership rights 

Parade of Breeds - As part of the club’s primary objective - the promotion and preservation of the pedigreed cat - it showcases various CFA recognized cat breeds at special booths. At these breed booths the spectator has the chance to touch cats, ask questions of breeder/exhibitors and take home material related to the breeds.

Household Pet - Cat show competition is not limited to the registered pedigree. The Household Pet competition is open to most housecats, provided they are at least 4 months old, have been altered, have shots, are in good health and have not been de-clawed. HHP entries are judged on condition, grooming & personality, and are awarded prizes.

Vendors – Over 30 vendors are present with a wide array of supplies, collectibles, food and other cat related items available for sale at highly competitive prices

PEDIGREED CAT COMPETITION - Last, but certainly not least, is the main focus of the show.

In multiple rings, CFA registered cats, kittens and premiers (neuter/spay) are judged against their respective breed standards, by licensed CFA judges.

In the pedigreed cat competition, breeds compete in three divisions - Kitten (4-8 months) Championship (8+ months) and Premiership (neuter/spays 8+months) - to accumulate points toward championship, grand championship, regional and national titles.


Attendees to our cat show are encouraged to bring along a can or bag of food 
for the cat shelter food drive. 

  
 


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