SACC has reached an amazing milestone! This is our 80th year of being a Southern Africa Registering Association - priding ourselves in knowing that, with us, the health and welfare of all cats comes first. A stunning white Persian bred by a SACC Breeder and owned by a SACC Exhibitor. Quoted from The Observer’s Book of Cats, written by Grace Pond (1959): "It is very difficult to trace the history of the domestic cat in South Africa, little being known, apart from the fact that the first...

BREEDERS: BEWARE OF FALSIFIED PEDIGREES WHEN IMPORTING A CAT Also important for Exhibitors and potential pedigree kitten owners There are cats being found in Australasia and some parts of Europe with falsified pedigrees. These pedigrees carry the logos of well-known and established Registering Bodies and initially look genuine. But, on closer inspection, have been found to have incorrectly formatted Registration Numbers or misspelled prefixes or even legitimate Catteries with unknown...

It is that time of year again when people may be thinking of buying a kitten or a puppy to add to the family unit. This is great! Every home should have a pet to love and to be loved by- the joy of watching a kitten or puppy playing and then almost falling asleep on their feet is so good for the heart and soul. Baby animals really know how to play. A pet is a member of your family for life, he/she will grow to maturity and be a constant companion sensing your mood and enjoying life with you....