a. To sponsor and promote the welfare of the Snowshoe cat, including both pedigreed and non-pedigreed (domestic) cats.

b. To sponsor special programs and otherwise promote the interest in and knowledge of the Snowshoe cat breed.

c. To cultivate friendship among and promote the interests of the owners, fanciers, exhibitors and breeders of the Snowshoe cat.

d. To encourage breeding toward established TICA standards for the Snowshoe breed.

e. To sponsor and promote the Snowshoe Cat Rescue Network.

Other purposed of this club shall be:

f. To promote and encourage kindness to all animals and to assist in the prevention of cruelty and maltreatment of animals.

g. To encourage the spaying and neutering of any and all cats not specifically being used as part of a viable breeding program which conforms to the established standards for the Snowshoe breed, in order to reduce the excessive trend to over-population of, and tragedy among unwanted cats.

h. To encourage breeding programs which support the health and welfare of the cats, rather than breeding for profit.

Persons interested in the purposes of this club are eligible for membership under the conditions set forth in the by-laws.

This club is affilliated with The International Snowshoe Cat Association and may cooperate with other clubs to achieve the goals of this club.

Only members of the club who are current on their dues and active in support of the goals of the club shall be eligible to serve as officers of this club.

This club is intended primarily to serve the interests of owners, fanciers, exhibitors and breeders of Snowshoe cats, however, members and activities are not limited to only Snowshoe cats, and activities, special programs and promotion of the Snowshoe cat will be accomplished worldwide.

This club may adopt and amend by-laws as needed as long as they are consistent with the purposes of this club.