About us
We're the first FIFe cat club in the United States, founded by people who love cats and want to share FIFe shows here at home.
How the club began
American Cat Club was founded in February 2026 by breeders, exhibitors and cat lovers who had shown their cats in FIFe shows abroad and wanted the same experience at home.
FIFe is one of the largest cat federations in the world, with member clubs across Europe and beyond. Until now, there was no FIFe club in the United States. We set out to change that, and to build a club where newcomers are as welcome as champions.
Our founders have spent years in the cat world as both breeders and exhibitors. They have shown their cats in competition, raised litters to the highest standards, and earned multiple championship titles along the way. That experience shapes everything the club does, from how we run our shows to how we support new breeders. The club is based in San Antonio, Texas, and welcomes members from across the country.
What being a FIFe club means
Joining FIFe connects American cats and breeders to an international system that has been refined for over seventy years.
- One international standard
- Every breed is judged to the same written FIFe standard, whether the show is in Ohio, Oslo or Osaka.
- Titles that travel
- Certificates won at our shows count toward FIFe titles, from Champion to Supreme Champion.
- Trusted pedigrees
- Pedigrees and cattery names are registered through FIFe, so your cats' records are recognized by FIFe clubs worldwide.
Board of directors
The club is led by its board of directors.
President
Miriam Gonzalez
Secretary
Rosa Maldonado
Treasurer
Valeria Gonzalez
Milestones
- Feb 2026
American Cat Club founded
A small group of breeders and exhibitors agree to bring FIFe to the United States.
- May 2026
Accepted as a FIFe member club
The first FIFe club in the USA.
- Sept 2026
First international show
September 26–27, 2026, at the Hilton Houston North in Houston, Texas. See show details
