About Judith

Judith Lindley is an all-around animal person, but cats have always held a special place in her heart. At the age of 20, she was given her first litter of orphaned kittens to raise. One of these kittens, Grayless—a black and white tuxedo domestic shorthair— lived a long and healthy 18 years.

In 1974, Judith founded Tri-Color Cattery, where she bred tortoiseshell–calico cats with a particular focus on the genetic rarity of the male calico. As a result of her breeding work, she established Calico Cat Registry International (CCRI) in 1979.

Calico Cat Registry International (CCRI) was created by Judith to document and preserve the unique genetics of calico, tortoiseshell, and tri-colored cats. The registry recognizes rare male calicos, tortie-points, brindled patterns, and other unusual color expressions. CCRI remains one of the only dedicated registries in the world for people wishing to officially register a calico or tortoiseshell cat. For more information, please see the link below.

After completing her breeding project, Judith began rescuing and placing unwanted cats from other organizations.

By 1983, the Tri-Color Cattery feline population had grown to 162, and Animal Helpline was able to absorb the cattery and become a nonprofit rescue unit and shelter. Judith has spent over 30 years caring for cats and intends to continue doing so for many more decades.

She has written numerous articles for cat magazines and animal newsletters, and she has three books available online or via postal mail. Judith is listed in multiple Who’s Who publications in both the Marquis and American Biographical Institutes. She also holds a diploma in Animal Science, along with many years of hands-on experience.

To learn more about one of Judith’s books, simply click on one of the images below.