4-H Cat Project Meeting

Tell us about your cat at this meeting! Come observe a mock showpersonship (aka showmanship) event with live cats. You will get to practice a speech to share with youth judges. It will be a purr-fect time for gaining confidence sharing about your cat prior to the fair!

Here are example questions that you can use to help prepare yourself for the meeting:

1.            What do you feed your cat?       
2.            What is your cat’s name?
3.            How old is your cat?
4.            Is your cat male or female?
5.            Is your cat neutered/spayed?
6.            What breed is your cat? Is your cat a rescue?
7.            How long have you had your cat?
8.            Is your cat an indoor or an outdoor cat?
9.            What do you feed your cat?
10.         How many times a day do you feed your cat?
11.         Do you trim your cat’s nails? How often?
12.         What litter do you use?
13.         How often do you clean your cat’s litter box(es)?
14.         Does your cat have any monthly preventative medication (Revolution Plus or others)?

We are also looking for youth who would like to bring their cat and participate in the experience with their furry friend. SIGN UP HERE TO BRING A CAT First come, first served- add your name to this list (or message Carol susansblooming@gmail.com). If you are not bringing a cat, you do not need to pre-register.

Note: Below are the requirements that must be met for those attending the meeting with a cat.

•             Cat must have current vaccinations: rabies (annual or 3-year), rhinotracheitis virus, calici virus and panleukopenia virus (FVRCP vaccine – annual or 3-year) (per Dane County Fair requirements- refer to page 44 of the 2025 DCF Premium book)

•             Proof of vaccinations must be brought (digital is fine)

•             Cat must be brought in a carrier

•             Bring a comfortable place for the cat to hide (strongly recommended)

All other participants should attend without an animal. You can bring a stuffed animal if you wish.

This is an in-person meeting for youth in grades K-13. An adult is required to attend with youth in grades K-5.

No fee or need to pre-register for this meeting unless you are bringing a live cat.

Future 4-H Cat Project Meetings: The Sunday June 7 Cat Project Meeting has been cancelled.

All youth planning to show Cats at the Dane County Fair (DCF) must meet these species specific educational requirements:

• Attend at least one approved education event – list is available on the Dane County Fair Animal Education webpages.
• Complete all training and submit education card and YQCA certificate into the online portal by June 1.
  • If showing in more than one species, youth must complete and submit the requirements for each species.
  • To upload the education card, please save the document as a JPG, TIFF, or PDF. Youth can take a picture of the education card to upload.
  • The Dane County Fair education card will be uploaded into FairEntry and the portal will be available in April.