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Cat Life 101
One stop shop for all things Forest Cats, learn about grooming, bathing, feeding, care and more


Why Attending Cat Shows Is Invaluable for Cat Breeders
For a committed cat breeder, the energy, excitement, and community spirit at a cat show are unparalleled. To a casual observer, it might...
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Aug 83 min read


Becoming a Cat Breeder: A Journey of Humility, Mentorship, and Lifelong Learning
The Humble Journey of Becoming a Dedicated Cat Breeder Embarking on the journey of becoming a cat breeder is both exciting and profoundly...
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Jul 134 min read


ZionForest 2nd Supreme Grand Champion
We extend our congratulations to PL Forest Eyes Enrico for achieving the prestigious status of Supreme Grand Champion in TICA. During the...
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Jul 21 min read


Congratulations ZionForest Always Chasing Rainbows
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our second TICA Champion in the All Breed Cat class. Chasey also achieved the distinction of...
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Jun 301 min read


Little Kitten from the Prairie
This spring, we teamed up with Prairie Sky Norwegian Forest Cats from Manitoba, Canada. We brought home a gorgeous Black Smoke Tortie...
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Jun 281 min read


Am I ready for a Kitten?
How to Know If You’re Ready for a Cat Deciding if you're ready for a cat involves evaluating your lifestyle, resources, and commitment....
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Mar 163 min read


How to select a cattery and breeder
If you’re considering adding a feline friend to your family, you might be overwhelmed by the options available. From local shelters to...
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Mar 144 min read


Welcome to the family
Zion Forest Cats is delighted to announce the arrival of our latest litter of kittens. This collaboration with Lostwoods Cattery has been...
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Dec 21, 20241 min read


The Forest Cats, What is the difference?
Are you aware that the Norwegian Forest Cat is not the sole breed classified as a Forest Cat? In fact, there are two additional breeds...
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Dec 21, 20243 min read


Kittens, Kittens Kittens
New Babies and Winter Kittens On September 22 Judy and Quinnton blessed us with 3 lovely kittens. 1 black ticked tabby and Two torbie ( a...
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Oct 19, 20243 min read


Straight out of the uk... Coming soon
Summer can be a time for rest and relaxation. Kicking up ones heels at the beach. OR....... Making another dream come true for our...
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Jul 16, 20241 min read


And the Winner is........TICA top cats
Drum Roll Please…… TICA Year End Results How the journey began It went something like this…… Tara decides to tell Dave her...
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Jun 1, 20243 min read


The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman
Our newest Sire, Titran’s Quinnton made his TICA show debut this weekend at 11 months old. He comes from a long line o
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May 2, 20242 min read


Around the TICA world....in 365 days
Final Finals of the 2023-2024 show year.
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May 2, 20241 min read


1 Cat 2 Cats Red Cats Blue Cats
I do love a good play on words from the Dr Suess books, even though there is only 1 cat and he is not blue... he is indeed Red!...
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Mar 31, 20242 min read


What to my wondering eyes should appear, another Grand Champion this year!
Congratulations PL Forest Eyes Enrico “Pharaoh” TICA Grand Champion We are proud to announce in October 2023 at just 14 mo of age, PL...
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Dec 11, 20231 min read


Lap Cat to Supreme Grand Champion in 90 days
We never imagined when we started our showing journey in May of 2023 that in 90 days we would have our first TICA Supreme Grand Champion,...
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Nov 13, 20232 min read


Star Spangled Good time
The Maine Event Monroe, WA July 1-3 2023 Our 3rd TICA Show, and the first show with all 3 cats competing. We learned so much from the...
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Jul 5, 20231 min read


Chehalis not just for outlet shopping
Commencement Cat Club Chehalis, WA June 2023 Show number 2 is in the books. We also brought Logan our alter to hang out with Pharaoh, and...
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Jun 12, 20231 min read


Our First Cat show!
And A Mouse Cat Club Elma, WA April 2023 A huge thank you to Joe H @RebelSkog for being a great mentor and to the staff and judges for...
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May 1, 20231 min read
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