The International Cat Federation Has Banned Cats With Russian Owners Due to the Ukraine Crisis

In the week since Russia began an invasion of Ukraine, cultural and athletic institutions around the world banned Russian participation while the conflict is ongoing. Now that impulse is even reaching into more niche spectator activities. This week, the International Cat Federation (known as FIFe, for Fédération Internationale Féline) posted a statement to its website announcing a ban on cats with Russian owners in competition through the end of May. “The Board of FIFe feels it cannot just witness these atrocities and do nothing,” the statement read. “No cat belonging to exhibitors living in Russia may be entered at any… Read Full Article