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Is This Your First Cat Show?


What to do, what not to do...
All of the cages that are covered with pretty decorations are what we call the "Benching Area". This is where the cats spend their time while they are waiting to be judged and this is the Best Place to View Cats and talk to their people. It is also fun to sit in the Judging Ring and watch the judge handle the cats, especially during Finals, that is the most exciting part of the show, where the judge presents his or her selection of the Best Cats In The Show. Most of the time, the judge will present the cat to its best advantage and describe the fine points that helped this cat get into the finals.

The judging ring is a busy place, so please don't go behind the table for a closer look at the cats. Watch for the owner to remove the cat from the judge's ring, then follow them back to the benching area. When they are not rushing to get ready for a ring, most exhibitors are just delighted to tell you all about their special cats. Be patient. They do want to talk to you, but they are understandably anxious to get to the judging ring on time with their cat looking it's very best.

Please be on the alert for owners trying to get their cats safely up to the show rings. The person with the cat or cats always has the right of way.
Once in a while a cat will escape it's owner, or just go for a stroll. If you hear someone shout: "CAT LOOSE!!" or "CAT OUT!!" Just stand quietly until you hear them announce that the cat has been caught. If you are standing by a door, quietly close it until the cat is caught.

Please do not touch or allow your children to touch the cats. A wide range of contagious diseases can easily be spread from cat to cat by your understandable desire to pet them. Then too, the owners have gone to great pains to get that coat looking perfect, and you wouldn't want to spoil their grooming efforts, nor would you wish to upset the cat, who, after all, is in a very noisy unfamiliar environment.
And speaking of noise, remember that cats have very sensitive ears and really enjoy quiet. There is a lot of noise and confusion with cats being called to and excused from the rings, and with the general chatter of visiting. Please help us keep the noise and activity levels bearable.