Animal Science
4-H Cat Project
The Colorado 4‑H Cat Project helps youth learn every part of responsible cat care and ownership.
- Unit 1 introduces the essentials—selecting a cat, basic care and grooming, understanding breeds, recognizing health needs, and practicing safety.
- Unit 2 builds on this foundation through training and showmanship while reinforcing responsibility and proper daily care.
- Unit 3 encourages leadership growth by having youth compare feline life stages, help organize clinics or shows, learn about local regulations, and teach others about cats.
Counties that offer cat shows may require members to complete the Companion Animal e‑Record. Those creating a project display board must use the Cat‑Display Board e‑Record.
Learn more about the 4-H Cat project on Colorado 4-H.
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
SLV Area Clubs
The San Luis Valley Area has several 4-H clubs that coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.
San Luis Valley Cat Project Details
This project educates on the basic knowledge of cats.
We don’t have a live cat show but you gain knowledge on felines.
You complete a board and record book on a topic
that involves felines.
Requirements:
- Attend 2 projects meetings.
- Record book in a 3-ring folder will need to accompany your project.
- See Project Manuals above in Materials & Curriculum for details.
Cost:
- Required manual can be purchased at Shop 4-H or SLV Extension for $5.75
- Boards: $8-10 Walmart/Amazon
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