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Superintendent - Alex Givens
Phone 220-6722

Animals in - All exhibits in this department must be in place and Vet Checked by 9 a.m. Thursday of the fair. Animals released - after 9 p.m. Saturday of the fair.

Cat Calendar

Thursday 11 a.m. .  Cat Judging
Thursday   5 p.m.  . Fitting and Showing
Friday 11 a.m.  . . .  Cat ID and First Aid Contest
Friday  6 p.m. . . . .  Cat Type
Saturday 10 a.m.  . .Small Animal Round Robin
Saturday   1 p.m.  .  Cat Costume Contest

Cat Department Rules

1. Members may enter multiple cats, but only one cat may be entered in Fitting and Showing. Current vaccinations are required for all cats entered.

2. Entries can be entered on-line, or forms are due in the fair office by July 25th.  Entries must be signed by parent or guardian of each exhibitor assuming any and all responsibilities and liability resulting from any action, accidents or misfortune to the cats, exhibitors and spectators. All exhibitors or clubs participating at this fair in these events must be accompanied by an adult leader, advisor, and/or parent or guardian.

3. Veterinary check will be Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. No cats may be benched until they have passed vet inspection.

4. Exhibitors must enter Herdsmanship, Fitting and Showing and Type.

5. No pregnant or nursing cats may be entered.

6. At least one attendant for every eight cats shall be on duty at all times. The attendant must be a 4-H cat exhibitor. One adult leader, parent and/or guardian shall be on duty at all times. All cats will be displayed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. No cats will be left in the benching area overnight.

7. While on the Fairgrounds, all cats must be transported in a pet carrier, be in a suitable harness, and on a leash.

8. Cages are to be decorated, but cats must be in full view at all times.

9. Exhibitor must present proof of vaccination by a licensed veterinarian. All cats must have been vaccinated against rabies with an approved vaccine within 12 months (36 months is acceptable where product label so indicates.) Cats must be vaccinated against feline panleukopenia, feline rhinotrachetis, calici viruses, chlamydia and feline leukemia within 12 months.

10. Cages will be provided. Owners must supply own litter, litter box, scoop, bedding, food, and dishes.

DIVISION 35 - CATS

CLASS A - FITTING AND SHOWING

PREMIUMS: 20.00    15.00    10.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Novice, first year showing cats
2. Junior, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
3. Intermediate, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
4. Senior, 9th grade and over

CLASS B - TYPE

PREMIUMS: 6.00   5.00    4.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Purebred
2. Household Pets, shorthaired, male
3. Household Pets, shorthaired, female
4. Household Pets, longhaired, male
5. Household Pets, longhaired, female
6. Seniors, 10 years and older
7. Kittens, 4 to 6 months of age, all sexes, one class

CLASS C- JUDGING CATS

PREMIUMS: 6.00    5.00    4.00

LOT NUMBER

1. Novice, first year judging cats
2. Junior, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
3. Intermediate, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
4. Senior, 9th grade and over

CLASS D - IDENTIFICATION AND FIRST AID CONTEST

Written test on your knowledge of the parts of a cat, breed of cats, equipment, general care and first aid. Information sources: 4-H Cornel Book and The Book of the Cat.

PREMIUMS: 5.00   4.00   2.50

LOT NUMBER
1. Identification and First Aid Contest

CLASS E - SELF-DETERMINED CAT PROJECTS.

Bring to the Cat area to be judged.
Limited to one entry in each lot.
Any project, equipment built, sewing project, models, or art project associated with cats.

PREMIUMS: 6.00   5.00    4.00

LOT NUMBER
1. Projects costing over $5.00 to make

PREMIUMS: 5.00   4.00   3.00

LOT NUMBER
2. Projects costing under $5.00 to make

CLASS F - HERDSMANSHIP

Judging will be done on an individual basis, based on display, educational poster, name on stall cards. Cleanliness and orderliness of cages, equipment out of sight or neatly displayed, alleyway swept and neat, educational displays - 60%

Exhibitors (youth on duty) appearance, courtesy, conduct and cooperation of job - 30%

Cats harnessed and in cages at all times except during grooming - 10%.

PREMIUMS: 4.00   3.00    2.50

LOT NUMBER
1. Herdsmanship

CLASS G - CAGE DECORATIONS

PREMIUMS: 4.00    3.00   2.50

LOT NUMBER
1. Junior, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
2. Intermediate, 6th, 7th, and 8th, grades
3. Senior, 9th to 12th grades

CLASS H - COSTUME

Ribbons only

LOT NUMBER
1. Junior, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
2. Intermediate, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
3. Senior, 9th to 12th grades

4-H In Action - see H01 and place your entry in that department.

SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN CONTEST

Trophy Sponsor: Elenbaas Company
The Champion Fit and Show exhibitor from the cat, cavy, dog, poultry and rabbit projects compete for the best overall showing exhibitor. Contest is Saturday at 10 a.m. One champion and four runner up rosettes will be awarded.