Cat Show Etiquette

Please be familiar with the following regarding expected conduct at a show.
It is important for the safety of all attending and to enjoy the show experience.

Cat Show Do and Dont's

• DO monitor children closely and try to prevent loud noises and sudden movements that could frighten or upset the cats – not all the kitties are used to the show hall yet.
  
  
• DON'T run or shout inside the show hall.
  
  
• DO stand aside when cats are being carried to and from the judging rings — Cats need to arrive to judging on time!
  
  
• DO sit down at a ring and watch and listen to the judge. When there is a pause you may ask questions about the cats. DON’T go behind the judges table as that area is for cats and the judge only!
  
  
• DO stop and stand still if someone shouts “Cat Loose!” DON’T try to catch the cat—he or she doesn’t know you. Doors need to be closed to keep the cat from being lost outside the show hall, so if you are near a door, please close it quickly. There will be an announcement when the cat has been caught.
  
  
• DON'T touch a cat without getting permission from his or her human first. There will be a special group of cats called “PetMe” cats who just love to be touched – so be on the lookout for their banners!
  
  
• NEVER open a cage door; the kitty could get scared, run away and be lost. PLEASE do not touch cages or get too close to a cage -- to avoid possible injury