Animal Science

Adams County 4-H Cat Project

The 4-H cat project provides an opportunity to handle, groom, care for, and learn about cats. Project participants will learn responsibility, communication, and the importance of keeping accurate records. 

Note: The Cat Project and Cat Display Board (or Poster Display) Project are different. For information on the Cat Display Board Project, please contact us.

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Project Information and Requirements

This project includes three units:

  • Unit 1: Purr-fect Pals
  • Unit 2: Climbing Up
  • Unit 3: Leaping Forward

We recommend buying or borrowing copies of the Cat Resource Handbooks. Participants should also read the General Rules, Livestock, Equine & Small Animal Rules, and 4-H Cat sections of the Fair Premium Book.

Exhibition Requirements

Cat Project members who intend to exhibit their animal(s) at the Adams County Fair must complete the following:

  • Enroll in the Cat Project in 4-H Online
  • Complete and submit an Animal Care and Housing Form to the 4-H office by May 1
  • Vaccinate your cat(s) for:
    • Rabies
    • Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR)
    • Feline calicivirus (C)
    • Feline panleukopenia (P)
    • Highly recommended: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
  • Identify all cats in 4-H Online by May 1
    • Required in 4-H Online:
      • Animal name
      • Animal birth date
      • Color and markings
      • Sex
      • Upload:
        • Photo of rabies tag or proof of rabies vaccination from the office of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Must include date administered and expiration date.
        • Photo of proof of FVRCP vaccinations from the office of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Must include date administered and expiration date.
        • Note: If your cats’ vaccinations expire before the Adams County Fair Cat Show, you will be asked to submit updated vaccination records
    • Optional in 4-H Online:
      • Photos
      • Breed
      • Weight
  • Keep record of your cat project in the Companion Animal Record Book available for download on the Colorado 4-H website
  • Present an up-to-date Companion Animal Record Book (also called e-record) with a green record book cover at Record Book Interviews
  • Enter fair classes on the Fair Entry website by July 1
  • Complete and turn in the Companion Animal Record Book with a green cover by Friday before Labor Day to the Extension Office.

Learning Opportunities

Cat Workshops are held several times a year at the Fairgrounds.

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