I had a fun cat show weekend in Ontario (California, that is — we are more than a little far from the Canada Ontario!). Since Sunday was Dress Up Your Pet Day, my human brought a lot of my outfits! And some accessories too, like my favorite necklace.
Lately, for the local shows, my human has been setting up the bottom half of my Sleepypod carrier with one of my favorite beds in it. It’s very comfy and it’s become my home base when I’m doing Pet Me Cat duties.
I wore my necklace with one of my favorite party dresses for a Facebook Live video! It was fun showing off for the camera (even if my human was a little awkward holding it — did I mention she needs a new mini-tripod?).
I also had fun showing spectators my tricks! I gave High Fives to a whole family (well, except for the older boy — he said he didn’t want one, although I don’t think I believed him). Lots of children showed up, and I enjoyed that. One little girl was so charmed by me, she cupped my face in her hands. That was cute.
Meanwhile, you are probably wondering if I had any relatives there. I did! Do you remember my nephew, Navy? The last time you saw him, it was his first-ever cat show! And here he is now, at a little over six months!
He has gotten so big… and handsome!
There was also a five-month-old ruddy Somali kitten there. (He is number 55, and Navy is 56). Kittens grow a lot in just a month, as you can see, looking at these two! This ruddy boy will be going to live in Denmark next month. His breeder is hand carrying him there.
Navy was a little shy on Saturday. But on Sunday, he came out of his shell and started having a lot of fun with the judges.
Most of the judges had a sisal pole next to the judging table and Navy (and the other kitten) really enjoyed using it.
Ruddy kittens generally have an edge over blue, everything else being equal or nearly so. So Navy came in second in the judging rings this weekend.
But he still made a final! A good number of kittens competed at this show, so it was pretty special to have two Somalis in a final.
Even though I didn’t compete, I worked very hard, as you could tell from the beginning of this post! But I took lots of nap breaks. I’m so used to being a public kitty that I even make sure I look cute when I’m sleeping.
See?
My human took advantage of my position to take a bunch of close-ups of my toe hawk. She’s a little strange.
2021 Somali Cat Wall Calendar, Starring Summer
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Oh, My! You are so glam!! And then you got all sweet and cute when you were having a nap!
Navy is a looker for sure!
You looked so beautiful and I really enjoyed watching the video of you…your just purrfection.x
Pretty pictures, of Pretty cats!!
Your nephew is cute, as is the other Somali.
Kitty cats are SO cute, when they roll over onto their backs! That’s a “she’s trying to be cute” thing!
summer, you looked super in your necklace and frilly dresses. How come the ruddy somalis have an advantage over the blue ones? navy sure is handsome, and wow what a big boy. Please forgive us for being away so long. Mom is trying to get back into the swing of things. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
Summer! You look like a movie star in your dress! And the necklace is the piece de resistance!
Navy is a very handsome cat and I am so glad he finaled and your toe hawks are magnificent…
I wonder if I will get any when I grow up!
Purrs
Marv
Your necklace is gorgeous on you Summer! And we loved the other pictures too…
I love that necklace, Summer. Navy is quite the mancat.
What a fun show, Summer. And wow…we didn’t realize you have such impressive toehawks.
Summer,
Mine Lady loves my toe hawks, too. She gently tugs on them when she tickles mine Maine Coon feets.
Toffee
We’re happy Navy had a good show! You had a big weekend too! We love your outfits and your jewelry.
Your necklace is gorgeous (on YOU). We loved the other pictures lots too.
Summer is soooooo beautiful and a great ambassador for the Somali breed. Xoxoxo
Beautiful runs in your family, Summer. (We think you reign supreme, though!)
I can see why. That’s a very impressive toe hawk! At the show I went to a beautiful British Shorthair was the Pet Me cat and his human kept him in a stroller, and every single time I saw him he was sleeping!
You look so lovely in your dresses that it is no wonder that everyone wants to see you. The oldest boy doesn’t know what he was missing by not doing a high 5 with you.
Navy has grown a lot and is very handsome.
I was sick yesterday so I did not see the Facebook live. You look beautiful in your fancy dress
You did a great job being a Pet Me Cat at the cat show, Summer ! Congratulations to your cousin Navy ! Purrs
You look great in all your jewelry and dresses. I am going to do my darndest to get to NYC when you are there so I can meet you.
You are gorgeous, Summer…and it runs in the family!
OH Navy, your nephew is so handsome and he did so well. He must take after your mother’s side of the family?
I love your secret thoughts! You rock!
You sure do look pretty and I’m glad you had a fun time sweet Summer!
Congratulations to cousin Navy. And you did a great job being you! I didn’t realize you had such long toe furs.
We love how you enjoy being a Pet Me cat so much, Summer. The story about how that little girl cupped your face is precious!
Hooray for Navy!
You do look gorgeous in your pretty party dress with your favorite necklace, and we bet you were adorable, as usual because how could you not possibly be, giving out high fives. Wow, Navy is very handsome! We didn’t know you had toehawks. Learning something new every day!
Toe hawk! MOL! Summer, you sure do look cute when sleeping. Your home base looks super comfy.
Navy’s coloring is breathtaking.
The lady was hoping for a cat show when she was in CA in December, but she may not have had time. It would have been wonderful to meet you!
that last toe hawk picture made our day 😀 Summer, your cousin Navy is very handsome indeed! we see he has the family mischievous gene too 🙂
pip, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto, TL
MOL MOL Summer ‘pet me, it is kind of a command’!! I love your heart necklace it was the purrfect accessory for that lovely dress
Hugs madi your bfff
What a fun event. Navy has gotten so big and more handsome. Love the toe shot, super cute. Love your dresses sweetie. Purrs
I was in luck and caught the live FB show…Loved it!
That’s a floofy toehawk! So cute.
We loved seeing the video, Summer! #1 had visions of Da Beebs in your place. he would have been yowling at everyone and Houbibing all over the place! Genji would probably enjoy all the fuss and petting! We think that Navy is very handsome and Genji is not happy that Blues are not more appreciated!
Purrs,
The Chans
You look gorgeous. Mom thinks you look like a movie star Audrey Hepburn in your necklace (she apparently wore pearl necklaces a lot). The rest of us are way to young to know who she is.
You look adorable when sleeping and the Mom loves your toes. What can we say Moms are weird.
Good to hear that you had a good time Summer.
We can understand why kids like you 🙂
We are impressed with your furry paws too!
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
Congratulations Navy! Sounds like a fun day.