Superintendent: Lisa Allan
# of exhibits: Two cats plus one showmanship; Two other pets or small animals
Premium: Purple $2.50; Blue $1.75; Red $1.50; White $1.25
Special Awards (tentative): Best Personality, Senior Citizen (7 yrs or older), Best Groomed, Most Unusually Marked, Most Spirited, Most Expressive Eyes
Show: Friday, July 24, 12:15 pm in the Aurora Cooperative Pavilion
Refer to 4-H Cat/Small Animal Show Guidelines (4H341).
Exhibitor Should Bring: Animal, adequate cage and accessories, completed health certificate for cats and ferrets, and pictures of normal habitat, if appropriate.
General Information:
- Exhibitor must wear a 4-H T-shirt or a white shirt with a chevron.
- Exhibitors are required to be present during judging.
- Exhibit is composed of the animal(s) and the cage or tank.
- Cats/kittens must be 4 months or older.
- No expectant or nursing animals may enter.
- Enter static exhibits in the Small Animal Static Exhibits area.
- DECISIONS OF SHOW OFFICIALS ARE FINAL.
Housing, Cats: Cats must be brought in durable plastic or wire carrier (no cardboard). Cat will remain in carrier/cage (available during show) except when being judged. Exhibitor may provide food, water and litter if necessary. Exhibitor may want to provide a carrier cover to prevent their cat from seeing other cats. ALL CATS MUST BE SHOWN ON A LEASH and must be on a leash at any time they are removed from the carrier/cage.
Housing, All Other Pets or Small Animals: All other animals should be brought in appropriate housing – either their normal cage or a durable plastic or wire travel cage (not cardboard). Cage must be secure. Exhibitor should provide water and food as appropriate. If a cage/enclosure is deemed inappropriate by the superintendent, the exhibitor will not be allowed to show.
Health, All Animals: If a cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. This will be a point of judging during the competition. All animals should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ringworm, any internal and external parasite and infectious disease. If any signs of external parasites or other contagious health conditions are present, exhibitor will be asked to leave without being allowed into the show area. It is highly recommended that a veterinary check is performed or preventative measures taken prior to the show to ensure the animal is free of external parasites. If an animal shows the possibility of being contagious, it is considered a danger to other animals and will not be allowed to show. Animals that pose a danger to others will not be allowed in the building.
Vaccinations, All Animals: Cats are required to be current on rabies, panleukopenia, viral rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus vaccinations. Cats must have a current feline leukemia vaccination OR proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show. Proof of vaccination must be submitted to the Extension office by June 15. Participants must have their veterinarian fill out and sign the Nebraska 4-H Cat/Ferret Vaccination Record Form and exhibitors will not be allowed to show without the signed form. Ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies and have a completed health form signed by the administering veterinarian submitted with registration information. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof by including a statement from their vet on the Vaccination Record or include the vaccination labels on the form and have it signed by a parent. The rabies vaccination is federally mandated to be given ONLY by a Certified Veterinarian. The vaccination must be current and include a veterinarian signature on the Vaccination Record.
Cat, Pet or Small Animal Classes
- Cat, long hair (4 months or older)
- Cat, short hair (4 months or older)
- Other (with minimum age): Ferret (4 months), Chinchilla (7 weeks), Guinea Pig (4 weeks), Gerbil (4 weeks), Hamster (4 weeks), Mouse (4 weeks), Rat (4 weeks), Hedgehog (5 weeks), Reptile, Fish, Amphibian, Bird, Mini-pig, and more.
Cat Showmanship: score is based on presentation, handling of animal and exhibitor knowledge.
Cat Showmanship Classes
- Cat Showmanship, Junior, 4-H age 8-10
- Cat Showmanship, Intermediate, 4-H age 11-13
- Cat Showmanship, Senior, 4-H age 14 and older
Clover Kid Cat, Pet or Small Animal Classes (4-H age 5-7)
- Clover Kid Cat Showmanship
- Clover Kid Pet or Small Animal Showmanship