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weeks prior to the show date. Cats must be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, and of discharge
from nose and eyes. All cats must have their nails clipped. De-clawed cats may also enter.
No expectant mother, nursing cat or female cat in heat may be entered.
3. Entry forms are not required. Exhibitors will be able to sign up for classes ½ hour before
the start of the cat show.
4. All cats must be transported to and from the show in some type of carrier. Inexpensive
cardboard carriers are available at some pet supply shops and some veterinary clinics. Card-
board boxes with good ventilation and a lid securely closed serve well as carriers.
Carriers should be large enough for the cat to stand up and turn around.
5. Each 4-H/FFA member is allowed to show one cat. Cats are to be shown by the 4-H/FFA
member.
6. Cats are allowed to wear collars, harnesses, or other identifying marks on their necks and
bodies.
7. It is recommended that you do not feed your cat during show time (feed them well in ad-
vance of the show). The exhibitor should provide a small water dish, litter pan, and toweling
or bedding for their pet.
8. Members need to have animals in the cat project on the fairgrounds only for the time of the
show. Check-in procedures include checking health papers and signing up for classes.
9. Dress for pet cat show exhibitors is dark pants, jeans, or skirt, and a 4-H club shirt or white
shirt or blouse with the 4-H emblem on the left pocket area. Exhibitors also need their ex-
hibitor number that can be picked up at the 4-H office on the fairgrounds. Clover Kids exhib-
itors do not need an exhibitor number.
Kitten Classes (4-8 months)
Class 1
Longhair Kitten
Class 2
Shorthair Kitten
Adult Cat Classes (8 months and over)
Class 3
Longhair Cat3204. Shorthair Cat
Cat Showmanship Classes
All 4-H/FFA cat show exhibitors will be judged on showmanship . Exhibitors will be
judged on grooming of cat, handling of cat from cage to judge’s table, in addition to
answering questions as to breed, age, type and date of immunizations, sex, and general
knowledge of his or her ca