Draft:Loving Cats Worldwide

Loving Cats Worldwide is an Independent Cat Organization created by Steven Meserve. Loving Cats is a cat registry for pedigreed cats and household pets. They are producers of events named the 'CATstravaganza' across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Loving Cats' mission is to raise awareness for rescue organizations and cats in need, whilst promoting ethical breeding and the preservation of cat breeds.

History
Loving Cats Worldwide began in London in 2015 as 'LondonCats' and produced notable events during this period such as Tobacco Dock in East London ,Sandown Park in Surrey, UK, and Crystal Palace in London for the 150th Anniversary of the first cat show in Crystal Palace in 1871 by Harrison Weir.

Activity
In June 2022 Loving Cats launched their Independent Organization that sanctions Charter Events as well as their HQ CATstravaganzas to create their annual Event Calendar. Featuring recurring activity in the UK, California, Washington, Philadelphia and Florida and more. Their Expositions feature an LCWW International Cat Competition, well attended by the public, businesses and cat competitors.

Social Media
Loving Cats Worldwide and Steven Meserve have both found acclaim in their own right across popular social media channels. Videos featuring Steven Meserve judging the cats entered into competition at the events have amassed millions of views on TikTok, invigorating this historic hobby with a modern take.

The Organization
Loving Cats Worldwide offer a range of services to cat owners and breeders such as Cat Registrations, Litter Registrations, Cattery Registrations and Pedigrees. LCWW have a list of Accepted Championship Breeds and Non-Championship Breeds, and have programs in place to accept newer breeds following approval from the Feline and Friendship Advisory Panel.

Classes
Kitten Class: 4 months to under 6 months.

Junior Class: 6 month to under 10 months.

Adult Class: 10 months and over.

Alter Class: 10 months and over.

Household Pet Kitten Class: 4 months to under 8 months.

Household Pet Class: 8 months and over.

Non-Championship Class: 4 months and over.

Points and Titles
Titles can be earned by Adults, Alters and Household Pets. Points are awarded for places gained in finals only.

2022-2023 International Awards
International Judge of the Year 2022-2023: DORA CASTILLO

International Kitten of the Year 2022-2023: WW NIGHTMUSIC LOVE STORY

International Junior of the Year 2022-2023: WW DAISYDAISYCATS DOTTIE DIAMOND

International Cat of the Year 2022-2023: WW SGC RAYANSHEL DEVIL-IN-DISGUISE

International Alter of the Year 2022-2023: WW UGCA RUNASOUL SMOOTH OPURRATOR

International Household Pet Kitten of the Year 2022-2023: WW PRETTY FLY 4 A WHITE GUY

International Household Pet Adult of the Year 2022-2023: WW UGC STEEL PANTHER