All TISBA breeder members are permitted to actively participate in TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Program.  After successfully passing the inspection by a Cattery Inspector, completing TISBA's Cattery Check List and paying the initial annual fee of $20.00, TISBA member(s) will receive a certificate stating that they have achieved recognition of TISBA's Cattery of Distinction.

For a period of one (1) year following the date on the certificate, TISBA member(s) may advertise or otherwise promote their cattery using the Board approved TISBA Cattery of Distinction Award logo below, stating their cattery is a TISBA awarded Cattery of Distinction.  One may renew their Cattery of Distinction Award by following the procedures set forth for obtaining the initial award and paying the $10.00 renewal fee before the current TISBA Cattery of Distinction Award expires.  No cattery may use such advertising or promotional language during any time when the Cattery of Distinction Award is not in effect.  Members who use the Cattery of Distinction Award logo without achieving TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Award or after the certificate has expired may result in suspension or revocation of membership.

1.  Before the Cattery Inspection is conducted, you must have completed TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Checklist.  View TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Checklist.

2.  In completing TISBA's  Cattery of Distinction Checklist, please use the "Minimum Standards" to help you evaluate the conditions in your cattery.  View the "Minimum Standards".

3.  If you wish to keep a copy of the completed TISBA Cattery of Distinction Checklist for your records, make that before the Cattery Inspector arrives.

4.  You will give two (2) copies of the blank Cattery Inspection Form and at least one (1) of the "Minimum Standards" sheet to the Cattery Inspector on arrival.  View printable "Minimum Standards".

5.  The completed Inspection Form must be signed by a Cattery Inspector.

 6.  At the end of the inspection, you will give the Cattery Inspector the completed Checklist, a $20.00 check payable to TISBA for the first certification or $10.00 for the annual renewal fee, and a stamped enveloped addressed to TISBA Cattery of Distinction Program.  Cattery owners do not mail these forms in to TISBA.   This is to be done only by the Cattery Inspector.

7.  To be eligible for the renewal fee, the Cattery re-inspection must be conducted before the expiration date on the current certificate.

8.  Cattery owners are responsible for any Inspection fees due to Cattery Inspectors.
 
 

 

Instructions for Cattery Inspector

1.  As a Cattery Inspector, you must be either a veterinarian or government animal inspector, who is currently licensed by the state in which the inspection is being conducted.

2.  TISBA will be relying on your professionalism to ensure only those deserving, high quality catteries receive cattery approval ratings.

3.  In completing TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form, please use the "Minimum Standards" to help you score the conditions of the cattery.

4.  It is your responsibility to complete TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form during the inspection. You will complete two copies, keeping one.  View TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form.

5.  Cattery owners are responsible for any inspection fees due to you.

6.  If,  for any reason, you feel a cattery does not meet the minimum standards specified on TISBA's  Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form, please annotate the appropriate area(s) as "unacceptable".

7.  Please do not pass any cattery with cats and/or kittens exhibiting signs of poor condition or contagious disease where they are not already under appropriate veterinary care.

8.  At the end of the inspection, sign TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form, making sure to include your current identification or license number.

9.  The Cattery owner will give you a copy of the completed TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Checklist, a check payable to TISBA and, a stamped enveloped addressed to:

TISBA Cattery of Distinction Program

10.  You will mail the check, the Checklist and the Inspection Form in the envelope provided by the owner(s).

11.  Keep the other copy of the completed TISBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form for your own records.

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