I really miss doing cat shows — I’ve only gotten to do one this year. (I will be busier next year.) But what I also miss is traveling to other cities for shows. So I thought I would look back to one I did four years ago this weekend: the CFA International Cat Show in Portland, OR.
It was a big cat show, maybe the biggest I’ve ever done! I was still just a Pet Me Cat at the time, not a full CFA Ambassador. But I was prepared for lots of visitors. I even had this sign. When my human had to step away from my benching area, she would lock me up in the enclosure (yes, with actual locks!), and flip the sign over. It had a clock that said what time she’d be back.
I was benched next to the Somali breed booth, which had quite a few photos of me on display.
We didn’t bring a lot of outfits for this show, just a few festive things, since the holiday season was starting.
I didn’t just stay in my benching area either. There was a spot in the front of the show near the entrance for Pet Me Cats. I hung out there periodically so people could visit me as soon as they came in.
This view shows you some of the show hall! It was huge!
It was a big weekend for me, but I enjoyed all of it, including the hotel room. In case you are wondering why the bed has only one pillow, the rest of them were squished in the space under the headboard. That was to keep me from wandering back there. It’s a little hotel room trick my breeder taught my human. And she’s been stuck using just one pillow to sleep on ever since.
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Sumner, what an amazing adventure. Can’t wait to see your new show adventures
You are the hit of the show I’m sure…………you know tricks, you let people pet you, and you’re adorable!
Hugs, Teddy
Gosh! Thanks for the flashback! It is cool to see the exciting things that you get to do! We can’t wait to see you at your next cat show!
Mee-yow thanx fore sharin this Cat show with us Summer…if it was 2017 mee not here yet….
You look stunnin inn yore burgundy an white Catmess costume….yov have all ways bin so beeuteefull.
***purrss*** of admurration BellaDharma
I can’t wait until you come visit Portland again! I have driven from Seattle, just to see you in person! Your in-person beauty is breathtaking!
We hope you’ll be able to come back to NYC soon!
Better to weather the storm and cherish the memories than get the horrid virus. Your outings will, I am sure, come again soon, and bring fresh memories too.
Toodlepips and purrs
ERin
LOVE the flash back Summer.
Nice memories. Great to have them to look back on.
I’m glad you’ll be doing more shows again next year!
The huge hall and noise would freak me out and my mum too!
We are so happy that you enjoy it.
You have always been an extrovert. Glad you will get to go to more next year.
You’ll get back out there soon, Summer.
You are a brave kitty, Summer. You have had many adventures. And you are precious, so your human has to be very careful to keep you safe.
A human only needs one pillow, Summer…keeping you safe is very impawtant!
Dearest Summer,
That plaid pink dress with the hat is the best photo! Fond memories of special active days.
Hugs,
Mariette
Nice flashback, Summer!
I’ll bet you miss all that activity and being around so many sweet Summer!
You are a very outgoing personality to enjoy places like
that cat show. As you say though, you even enjoy the
traveling and the hotel rooms. I hope that next away
show comes up soon for you.
That is a nice flashback. I remember when you posted about that show. I also remember how much you enjoy the hotel rooms.