{"id":862,"date":"2026-03-02T21:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/?post_type=4h-project-cpt&#038;p=862"},"modified":"2026-03-05T22:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:00:34","slug":"cat-project","status":"publish","type":"4h-project-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/4h-project\/cat-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-section-title-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Animal Science<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Adams County 4-H Cat Project<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The&nbsp;4-H&nbsp;cat&nbsp;project provides an opportunity to handle, groom, care for, and learn about&nbsp;cats.&nbsp;Project participants will learn responsibility, communication, and the importance of keeping accurate records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The <strong>Cat Project<\/strong> and <strong>Cat Display Board (or Poster Display) Project<\/strong> are different. For information on the Cat Display Board Project, please <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-pdf-download\"><a aria-label=\"View Overview &amp; Tips PDF for the 4-H Rabbit Project\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/AdCo-Cat-Tipsheet-25-26.pdf\">Download Cat tipsheet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a aria-label=\"View Overview &amp; Tips PDF for the 4-H Rabbit Project\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/4h-project\/4-h-cat-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View State 4-H Project Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A cat with dark face and fluffy body\" class=\"wp-image-863 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?resize=300,208 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?resize=768,533 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?resize=1024,711 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?resize=1536,1066 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?resize=1400,972 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?resize=600,417 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/adams\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/03\/Cat-Project.jpg?resize=1568,1089 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-55ae9cea wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Project-Requirements\">Project Information and Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This project includes three units: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unit 1: Purr-fect Pals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 2: Climbing Up<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unit 3: Leaping Forward<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend buying or borrowing copies of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/small-animals-and-pets-curriculum?filter.p.tag=Cat+Curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cat Resource Handbooks<\/a><\/strong>. Participants should also read the General Rules, Livestock, Equine &amp; Small Animal Rules, and 4-H Cat sections of the <strong>Fair Premium Book<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-4-font-size\">Exhibition Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cat Project members who intend to exhibit their animal(s) at the Adams County Fair must complete the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enroll in the Cat Project in 4-H Online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and submit an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/12\/AnimalCareForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animal Care and Housing Form<\/a><\/strong> to the 4-H office by May 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccinate your cat(s) for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rabies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feline calicivirus (C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feline panleukopenia (P)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly recommended: Feline Leukemia (FeLV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify all cats in 4-H Online by May 1\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Required in 4-H Online<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Animal name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal birth date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color and markings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo of proof of FVRCP vaccinations from the office of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Must include date administered and expiration date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note<\/strong>: If your cats\u2019 vaccinations expire before the Adams County Fair Cat Show, you will be asked to submit updated vaccination records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional in 4-H Online:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep record of your cat project in the Companion Animal Record Book available for download on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/co4h.colostate.edu\/programs-projects\/animal-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorado 4-H website<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present an up-to-date Companion Animal Record Book (also called e-record) with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/4-h-members-record-book-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">green record book cover<\/a><\/strong> at Record Book Interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter fair classes on the Fair Entry website by July 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete and turn in the Companion Animal Record Book with a green cover by Friday before Labor Day to the Extension Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-55ae9cea wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cat Workshops<\/strong> are held several times a year at the Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" 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