🎉 A Season of Dreams: Celebrating Our 2024–2025 TICA Show Year
- Amanda Zentmyer
- Jun 7
- 6 min read
Updated: Jun 7
Some seasons leave a permanent mark on your heart — not just for what you win, but for what you learn, for who you meet, and for the cats who walk beside you along the way. The 2024–2025 TICA show season has been one of those rare, unforgettable chapters for our cattery.
There are show seasons you hope for, and then there are the ones you never see coming — the ones that leave you a little stunned, a lot grateful, and completely changed. Our cats stepped into the spotlight this season, and the recognition they’ve received is something we’ll cherish forever. We’re incredibly honored to share the results of this year's results — both regional and international.
💖RW BW PinkPalace Wednesday We Wear Pink ("Ducky")
#1 Sphynx Kitten in the World – TICA 2024–2025
This is the story I’ve dreamed of writing — but I never imagined it would unfold the way it did. Born on October 3rd — Mean Girls Day — Wednesday We Wear Pink (or "Ducky," as we call her) had big shoes to fill and no idea she’d go on to wear the crown. Truthfully, I wasn’t sure she was staying with us at Pink Palace Sphynx. I told myself she was beautiful, but maybe not “the one.” She had other plans.
She followed me everywhere — this tiny girl with a will of her own, trailing behind me like a shadow. I finally gave in and said, “Just one show.” That one show turned into something no one expected.
She walked into the ring like she belonged there. Judges saw in her immediately what I was only beginning to see — her light, her presence, her heart. One show turned into two, and she never slowed down. In just two months, she dominated her kitten class — finaling in over 80% of her rings — and climbed straight to the top of the international standings.
By the end of the season, Ducky earned:
🏆 #1 Sphynx Kitten of the Year – TICA International
🏆 Best Sphynx Kitten of the Year – TICA Great Lakes Region
🏆 5th Best Allbreed Kitten of the Year – TICA Great Lakes Region
🏆 Earned Title Prefixes: RW (Regional Winner) + BW (Breed Winner)
What makes it even more special is how connected I feel to her. She believed in me before I believed in her. She chose this life before I knew it was ours to live. And now, she’s not just the best in our hearts — she’s the best Sphynx kitten in the world. We move on to Championship class this show season, and we are thrilled so see where it takes us.
🐾 RW SGC PinkPalace Lamb O God ("G2")
Double Regional Winner • Supreme Grand Champion • Dual-Class Competitor
G2’s journey through this show season was a quiet triumph — the kind you don’t expect, but that leaves a lasting impression.
When we set out to show PinkPalace Lamb O God, our goal was simple: we hoped he would place regionally as a kitten, and as an adult that he would earn his Grand Champion title. That alone would’ve made us proud.
But G2 had bigger plans.
Not only did he place as a RW(Regional Winner) in kitten class, but once he aged into Championship class, G2 soared all the way to Supreme Grand Champion — the highest title in the TICA championship track, just three shows. What’s more, he did it while splitting his season between Kitten and Championship classes, something very few cats manage to do competitively.
And not only did he succeed — he earned Regional Winner (RW) status in both divisions.
Here are G2’s full results for the 2024–2025 TICA season:
🏆 2nd Best Championship Sphynx of the Year – Great Lakes Region
🏆 3rd Best Sphynx Kitten of the Year – Great Lakes Region
🏆 6th Best Championship Sphynx of the Year – TICA International
🏆 8th Best Shorthair Cat of the Year – Great Lakes Region
🏆 9th Best Allbreed Kitten of the Year – TICA International
🏆 14th Best Allbreed Championship Cat of the Year – Great Lakes Region
🏆 18th Best Allbreed Kitten of the Year – Great Lakes Region
🏆 Best Blue and White Sphynx of the Year – TICA Color Award
🏆 Earned Titles: RW (Regional Winner) + SGC (Supreme Grand Champion)
To achieve Top 10 international breed rankings in both kitten and adult championship classes, while also claiming double Regional Winner status, is incredibly rare. G2 accomplished all of this with quiet consistency and undeniable type.
He’s not the flashiest cat in the room, but he doesn’t have to be — he commands attention with balance, strength, and a calm presence that judges consistently rewarded. His success this year represents everything we aim for at PinkPalace: quality, temperament, and the heart to go further than anyone expected. RW SGC Lamb O God has now moved back into the cattery and takes his position as our main stud. He passed his first HCM scan with flying colors and welcomed his first littler this year. His show career is over, but his new life at Pink Palace has just begun.
🌟 Ch. Skinnanagins Bella Donna
TICA Champion • Color Award Winner
Bella Donna may have had a quieter season compared to our other show cats, but her presence in the ring was undeniable. This season, she officially earned her TICA Champion (CH) title — a meaningful achievement that reflects her elegance, structure, and charm.
She was also awarded:
🏆 Best Chocolate Lynx Point/White Sphynx – TICA Great Lakes Regional Color Award
We’re so proud of what Bella accomplished in limited showing, and excited for what she’ll bring to the future of our breeding program.
✨ Ch. Verbena My Sacrament
New TICA Champion
Another beautiful milestone this year came from Verbena My Sacrament, who earned her TICA Champion title during her first outings in the show ring.
Her development and poise on the bench show great promise, and we’re excited to see how she continues to add to our program. We’re grateful and proud to have her as part of the PinkPalace family.
💬 What These Wins Mean to Us
Every ribbon, every final, every judge's smile — it's all a reflection of the time, effort, and love we pour into our cats. We don't do this just for the titles. We do it to share the joy of the Sphynx breed with the world, and to honor the cats who teach us every day what devotion looks like.
This season brought:
New friendships
Milestone achievements
Unforgettable memories
And two cats who showed us just how far heart can take you
As a small Sphynx breeder in Illinois, we’re proud to see our cats compete on the same stage as some of the best in the world — and hold their own with grace and pride.
We are committed to:
Thoughtful, health-focused breeding
Raising well-socialized kittens with confident, loving temperaments
Preserving the beauty and integrity of the Sphynx breed standard
Being here for our kitten families for life
What’s Next for PinkPalace?
As we reflect on this incredible season, our hearts are full — but we’re also looking ahead with excitement. This was a dream year, and while we know seasons like this don’t come often, we’re hopeful that the momentum continues.
We’re thrilled about the next generation of PinkPalace show cats. On deck for the upcoming season, we have a lineup of promising kittens and young adults who are already catching our eye:
RW BW PinkPalace Wedneday We Wear Pink ("Ducky") - Moves to Championship Class
PinkSaatchi Luck Be a Lady ("Sin")
PinkPalace Puttin’ on the Ritz ("Ritz")
PinkPalace Always Bet on Black ("Chips")
Kill Bill Volume 1 of PinkPalace ("Bill")
Each of these cats brings something unique to the table — type, movement, charm, and attitude. We can’t wait to get them in the ring and see how they grow, mature, and shine.
Whether you’re following our journey as a fellow exhibitor, Sphynx enthusiast, or a future kitten family, thank you for being here. Your encouragement means more than you know, and we can’t wait to share what comes next.
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From Our Home to Yours
This season reminded us of something simple and beautiful:The cats always know who they are — and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they remind us who we are too.
– The PinkPalace Sphynx Family
“Heart, type, and a little sparkle.”
🎉 Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! Such beautiful type topped with personality and "a little sparkle"!