Welcome to the website of

OCICATS of AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

About OANZ

What is OANZ?

We are a group of breeders dedicated to the fabulous Ocicat. We are all located either in Australia or New Zealand and are bonded by the love of the Ocicat breed. We share the desire to improve and promote the Ocicat through open communications, sharing information, experiences, and knowledge. We are also dedicated to encouraging, supporting and mentoring new Ocicat breeders. In joining together in this group, we will also develop new friendships and strengthen existing friendships.

What are the OANZ Goals?

In forming our group in June, 2006, we focused on four main goals :

Communications -

	to provide improved communication between Australian & New Zealand Ocicat breeders
	to provide a forum for such communication
	to promote greater Australian & New Zealand co-operation and networking amongst our members
	to enhance knowledge of the Ocicat gene pool available to breeders in Australia and New Zealand

Promotion of Ocicats -

	to promote Ocicats as a breed in Australia and New Zealand
	to promote our Group's Ocicats internationally
	to gain recognition overseas for the high standard of our Group's Ocicats

Breeding of Ocicats -

	to breed Ocicats selectively to ensure good quality kittens and cats
	to encourage new breeders of Ocicats in Australia & New Zealand
	to assist, advise & support new breeders on all matters pertaining to Ocicats with advice & information as required
	to widen the available gene pool of Ocicats in Australia & New Zealand

Care, Protection & Welfare of Ocicats -

to encourage an active interest in the care, protection and welfare of Ocicats

Who can join the OANZ Group?

Membership is open to interested registered Ocicat breeders in Australia and New Zealand as well as Ocicat fans, owners, admirers, devotees from anywhere.

What are the benefits of joining the OANZ Group?

Members will -

	participate in our joint website - ocicatsofanz.com.au
	be able to list their Ocicat studs and queens on our breeding database pages
	check out pedigrees of other members' breeding cats
	do test matings using links to the Paw Peds Ocicat Database
	be able to list Ocicat kittens they have available from time to time, with links to their own emails, telephones and/or websites
	participate in national advertising programs from time to time as they choose
	benefit from the increased and improved communications between member breeders
	benefit from assistance and support from more experienced breeders if required
	be able to communicate via our Yahoo Group chat forum

Costs of Joining the OANZ Group?

Membership costs for the year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 (pro-rata) are AU$20 for all members, whether Ocicat breeders, pet owners or friends of Ocicats. For this you will have your own webpage within the OANZ website and be able to update details of kittens, studs, queens, show results and other news regularly.

How to Join the OANZ Group?

For further information, contact -

Nola Kim of Oz Catz

Phone : +61 3 5997 6414
Mobile : 0418 549 987

Email : nolakim@optusnet.com.au
Website : www.ozcatz.com

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