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First Domestic Cats
Cats were first domesticated in the Near East. It is believed that the process of domesticating cats began up to 12,000 years ago. -
First Cat Show
The world's first official cat show was held in 1871, at London's Crystal Palace, which was one of London's leading venues. This show, which consisted of cats being judged, was run by Harrison Weir. -
Control of Mating Season
Spaying and neutering your domesticated pets like cats and dogs became accessible in America around the 1930s. -
Cat Food
In the 1930s, canned cat food was introduced in the United States. Later on, in the 1950s, dry pet foods were created for household pets like cats. -
Moving Indoors
Cat litter was first created in 1947, which helped turn cats into indoor pets. -
ACFA
The Amercan Cat Fanciers Association was formed in 1955. This association was formed by members to promote the welfare, education, knowledge, and interest in all domesticated cats. -
TICA
The International Cat Association was founded in 1979 by Georgia Morgan. This association is the world's largest genetic registry of pedigreed and household cats. It was also the first association to allow household cats to compete with pedigreed cats. -
International Cat Day
In 2002, an international cat day was created to give cats attention over social media and online. A day to celebrate domestic cats everywhere!
