Companion Cat FAQs
- What is the cost to register my Companion Cat?
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Registration of your Companion Cat is just $20.
To register your Companion Cat, you will need to set up a FREE eCat account, which will allow you to manage your registrations as well as access other CFA services such as entering shows.
- What is the difference between the Household Pet Program (HHP) and Companion Cat World (CCW)?
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Traditionally in CFA, “HHP” referred to cats competing in the Household Pet category at CFA shows. There was not a term to distinguish rescue/shelter/random breed/non-pedigree/non-standard cats recorded in the Household Pet Program who did not compete. Although a large majority of our non-pedigreed companion cats choose not to compete, as a CC member they still can celebrate their cat with us in other ways! As a Companion Cat, all registered cats can come to shows but do not have to compete. CC is a way for cats who may not enjoy the show ring to still join in on the fun. The name of our program for non-pedigreed cats is now Companion Cats, but the acronym for non-pedigreed show cats still remains HHP. It is important that cat lovers from all over the world understand that CFA celebrates ALL cats and not just fancy pedigreed and non-pedigreed cats who compete.
All cats currently recorded as HHP cats (who compete or do not compete) will be automatically converted to Companion Cats, and we have found that many use the terms interchangeably.
- My cat is currently recorded as a Household Pet (HHP). Do I have to register in CC and pay the $20?
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All recorded HHP will automatically be included in Companion Cat registration at no charge.
- My cat doesn’t really like people. Do I have to take him to events?
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No, not all cats like to attend events and meet people. Sometimes people try it, then realize that social media is the best place to show off their cats.
- I signed up but I have more questions. Who can I contact?
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You can email ccw@cfa.org with any questions.
Lifetime CCW membership is just $16, and CFA proudly donates a portion of your fee toward supporting the wellbeing of cats in feral, rescue and shelter situations.