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You are here: Home / Diary / Caturday Flashback: The Big Cat Show I Was Doing 4 Years Ago

Caturday Flashback: The Big Cat Show I Was Doing 4 Years Ago

November 20, 2021 By: Summer Samba20 Comments

Summer shares a Caturday flashback of the big cat show she did in 2017 - the International in Portland, OR.

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.

Somali cat in cat show enclosure with Open sign

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.

Somali cat sitting next to photo of herself

I was benched next to the Somali breed booth, which had quite a few photos of me on display.

Somali cat in Santa jacket, ringing a bell

We didn’t bring a lot of outfits for this show, just a few festive things, since the holiday season was starting.

Somali cat in Pet Me Cat area

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.

somali cat in bed at front of cat show

This view shows you some of the show hall! It was huge!

Somali cat on hotel bed

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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  1. Catherine Lingg says

    November 23, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    Sumner, what an amazing adventure. Can’t wait to see your new show adventures

    Reply
  2. Teddy says

    November 23, 2021 at 4:54 am

    You are the hit of the show I’m sure…………you know tricks, you let people pet you, and you’re adorable!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  3. Marv says

    November 22, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says

    November 22, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    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

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  5. Craig s. C. Okajima says

    November 21, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
  6. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    November 21, 2021 at 7:24 am

    We hope you’ll be able to come back to NYC soon!

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  7. Erin the Cat Princess says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    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

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  8. Katie Isabella says

    November 20, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    LOVE the flash back Summer.

    Reply
  9. Cathy Keisha says

    November 20, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Nice memories. Great to have them to look back on.

    Reply
  10. Melissa & Mudpie says

    November 20, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    I’m glad you’ll be doing more shows again next year!

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  11. Athena and Marie says

    November 20, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    The huge hall and noise would freak me out and my mum too!

    We are so happy that you enjoy it.

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  12. Ellen Pilch says

    November 20, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    You have always been an extrovert. Glad you will get to go to more next year.

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  13. Ernie the Island Cat says

    November 20, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    You’ll get back out there soon, Summer.

    Reply
  14. Sasha says

    November 20, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    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.

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  15. Eastside Cats says

    November 20, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    A human only needs one pillow, Summer…keeping you safe is very impawtant!

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  16. MARIETTE VANDENMUNCKHOF-VEDDER says

    November 20, 2021 at 8:13 am

    Dearest Summer,
    That plaid pink dress with the hat is the best photo! Fond memories of special active days.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

    Reply
  17. meowmeowmans says

    November 20, 2021 at 8:01 am

    Nice flashback, Summer!

    Reply
  18. Brian says

    November 20, 2021 at 5:52 am

    I’ll bet you miss all that activity and being around so many sweet Summer!

    Reply
  19. pat k says

    November 20, 2021 at 1:44 am

    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.

    Reply
  20. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    November 20, 2021 at 1:06 am

    That is a nice flashback. I remember when you posted about that show. I also remember how much you enjoy the hotel rooms.

    Reply

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