Cattery of Distinction
Inspection Form

This form to be completed by the Cattery Inspector Only.
One signed copy is to be returned to TIBBA's Cattery of Distinction Program.
Click here for printable form.

Name of Owner(s):_________________________________________________________
Street Address:____________________________________________________________
 ( this must be the address of the cattery inspected. )

City: _______________________State/Province: _____ ZIP:_________ Country: _____

Date Completed: _________________________ Telephone: _______________________

Instructions for Cattery Inspector

1.  As a Cattery Inspector, you must be either a veterinarian or government animal inspector, who is currently licensed by the state in which the inspection is being conducted.

2.  TIBBA will be relying on your professionalism to ensure only those deserving, high quality catteries receive cattery approval ratings.

3.  In completing TIBBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form, please use the "Minimum Standards" to help you score the conditions of the cattery.

4.  It is your responsibility to complete TIBBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form during the inspection. You will complete two copies, keeping one.

5.  Cattery owners are responsible for any inspection fees due to you.

6.  If,  for any reason, you feel a cattery does not meet the minimum standards specified on TIBBA's  Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form, please annotate the appropriate area(s) as "unacceptable".

7.  Please do not pass any cattery with cats and/or kittens exhibiting signs of poor condition or contagious disease where they are not already under appropriate veterinary care.

8.  At the end of the inspection, sign TIBBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form, making sure to include your current identification number.

9.  The Cattery owner will give you a copy of the completed TIBBA's Cattery of Distinction Checklist, a check payable to TIBBA and, a stamped enveloped addressed to the TIBBA, Cattery of Distinction Program, 11290 N. Dixie Highway, Bonnieville, KY  42713.

10.  You will mail the check, the Checklist and the Inspection Form in the envelope provided by the owner(s).

11.  Keep the other copy of the completed TIBBA's Cattery of Distinction Inspection Form for your own records.

Score conditions as follows:
U = 0 = unacceptable          1 = Below Standard
2 = Standard                       3 = Above Standard
4 = Excellent
Please note, an average total score of less than 2.5 is ineligible for approval.


Category Score 
Animal Appearance  ________
Identification ________
Exercise  ________
Construction ________
Shelter ________
Maintenance ________
Sanitation ________
Cages  ________
Water and Electric ________
Heating / Cooling ________
Ventilation  ________
Waste Disposal ________
Food Storage ________
Food and Water ________
Cleaning ________
Pest Control ________

The following questions are to be answered either "YES" or "NO"


Do all the cats exhibit good skin/coat condition?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Are any of the cats obviously ill, without being under medical care? 
( If answer is yes, Cattery can not be approved )		 Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Do the cats exhibit proper weight for their size, age and breed?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Are the cats clean?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Does the Cattery appear clean? Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Are the litterboxes clean? Yes [   ]     No [   ]
 Are the litter boxes adequate in number for the cat population? Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Are the cats groomed? Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Is there a program in place to prevent parasites?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Are any parasites present, without a parasite control program in place? 
( If answer is yes, Cattery can not be approved )		 Yes [   ]     No [   ]
If caging is used, is the space adequate for the size of the cat?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
If the cats are caged, are they able to stand, turn and move easily?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
In general, is the cage space adequate for each cat taking into account the activity level of the breed?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Are there any cages with wire mesh bottoms, that you feel could cause injury to cats feet or legs?  ( If answer is yes, Cattery can not be approved )  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Are the cages clean with no dirt or hair on them? Yes [   ]     No [   ]
If there is an outdoor component to the Cattery, is shelter provided so the cats can remain dry at all times?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
If there is an outdoor component to the Cattery, is sufficient shade provided to the cats?  Yes [   ]     No [   ]
Is the birthing and kitten area isolated from the main populations of cats? Yes [   ]     No [   ]

Signed:___________________________________________________ Cattery Inspector
Please Print Name(s): _____________________________________________________
Cattery Inspector Identification #: __________________________________________
Office Telephone No.______________________________________________________
 

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