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


Beware of Impersonators Selling Sick Kittens Under Our Cattery Name
Recently, we received a distressing call from an out of town individual whose daughter picked up a kitten far from our location in Washington state. The kitten was very sick, and it became clear that individuals pretending to be us sold this ill animal. This situation is alarming and heartbreaking. We want to warn all potential kitten buyers to be cautious and share important information to help protect you and your future pets. Recent photograph of Tara, David and Nicole How
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Dec 11, 20253 min read


Exploring the Connection Between Viking Ships and Norwegian Forest Cats Through the Lens of Valkyrie
This blog update and highlight of the Valkyrie arose because we needed a new photo of an incredible Viking ship after our permission to use the previous image was revoked. While searching for replacement photos, I recalled spotting a "Viking" ship in the San Juan Islands during a summer boating trip with my parents. A quick internet search and email led to this fantastic opportunity. We received permission to use the Valkyrie photos on our website and are thrilled to visit th
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Dec 2, 20254 min read


Quadruple Congratulations Quinnton
TICA Updates for September Congratulations to Titran's Quinnton for achieving his TICA Quadruple Grand Championship! Tara, David, and...
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Sep 5, 20252 min read


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 8, 20253 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 13, 20254 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 1, 20251 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 29, 20251 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 28, 20251 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 16, 20253 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 14, 20254 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 1, 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
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