DEPARTMENT CAT PREMIUMS: Purple-$6.50, Blue-$5.50, Red-$4.50, White-$3.50 Small Animal Pet Show will be Sunday, July 23, at 1:30 p.m. Only one cat per exhibitor may be shown. The participant may use any cat they choose, so long as it was raised and trained by the 4-H'er. Cats and kittens will be shown together. Kittens must be at least 4 (four) months old in order to be eligible to be shown. Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short “showmanship” presentation on their animal. The characteristics, health, and care of the animal should be provided in this presentation. Following the presentation, exhibitors will be interviewed on knowledge of their animal and its care. The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basis: animal health and well-being-35 points, cage evaluation (appropriateness of travel housing as well as description of everyday housing-25 points, and overall knowledge and presentation skills-40 points. DIVISION 690 - SHOWMANSHIP G690001. SENIOR (Ages 14-18 years, before January 1 of current year) G069002 INTERMEDIATE - (Ages 10-13 years, before January 1 of current year) G690003. JUNIOR (Ages 8-9 years, before January 1 of current year) One entry per class number. Cats should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms, and other parasites and infectious disease. Cats are required to be current on their vaccinations of Rabies, panleukopenia,viral rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show. Proof of vaccinations must be sent with fair entry. One of the following is required as proof of vaccination: A veterinary health certificate with a veterinarian’s signature or vaccination receipt from a vet clinic. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof in the form of a statement from their vet or by including the vaccination labels on the form and having it signed by a parent. A rabies vaccination is federally mandated to be given by a Certified Veterinarian ONLY. This vaccination must be current and printed on a veterinary clinic report. If the cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. This will be a point of judging during the competition. No expectant or nursing mother cats may be entered. All cats must have veterinarian’s record proving spaying and neutering to be considered for special premiums. Send this record in with fair entry. Cages are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each exhibitor should be able to provide housing if space is limited. Each exhibitor must bring their own feed and water bowls. Kittens are between the ages of four to eight months. Kittens under four months are considered too young to show and those over eight months are considered fully-grown and are judged as cats. Transporting cats in carriers is encouraged. All cats must be shown on a leash and be on a leash at any time they are removed from the carrier/cage. 90 G690003. KITTEN - Registered or un-registered household cats at least 4 months old, but less than 8 months. G690004. HOUSEHOLD CAT - Registered or un-registered household cats 8 months and older. G690005. PET SCRAPBOOK - (to be entered on Wednesday, July 23, in the 4-H Building) G690006. PET POSTER - (to be entered on Wednesday, July 23, in the 4-H Building)