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You are here: Home / Diary / Dress Up Cat Show Weekend

Dress Up Cat Show Weekend

January 15, 2018 By: Summer Samba35 Comments

somali cat at cat show

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.

somali cat in sleepypod pet bed at cat show

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.

somali cat dressed up for a Facebook Live video

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?).

somali cat dressed up for a cat show weekend

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!

six month old blue somali kitten

He has gotten so big… and handsome!

ruddy somali and blue somali kittens in judging ring

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.

blue somali kitten on judging table

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.

blue somali kitten using pole by judging table

Most of the judges had a sisal pole next to the judging table and Navy (and the other kitten) really enjoyed using it.

somali kittens after being judged

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.

blue somali cat playing with ribbon

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.

somali cat sleeping with paw on head

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.

somali cat sleeping with legs stretched out

See?

close up of somali cat foot with toe hawk

My human took advantage of my position to take a bunch of close-ups of my toe hawk. She’s a little strange.

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  1. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs says

    January 21, 2018 at 1:00 am

    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!

    Reply
  2. Christine Carroll says

    January 16, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    You looked so beautiful and I really enjoyed watching the video of you…your just purrfection.x

    Reply
  3. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:25 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Kitties Blue says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:40 am

    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

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  5. Marv says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    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

    Reply
  6. Mark's Mews says

    January 15, 2018 at 6:58 pm

    Your necklace is gorgeous on you Summer! And we loved the other pictures too…

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  7. Cathy Keisha says

    January 15, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    I love that necklace, Summer. Navy is quite the mancat.

    Reply
  8. The Island Cats says

    January 15, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    What a fun show, Summer. And wow…we didn’t realize you have such impressive toehawks.

    Reply
  9. Toffee ripple Fuzzypants says

    January 15, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Summer,
    Mine Lady loves my toe hawks, too. She gently tugs on them when she tickles mine Maine Coon feets.
    Toffee

    Reply
  10. BeadedTail says

    January 15, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    We’re happy Navy had a good show! You had a big weekend too! We love your outfits and your jewelry.

    Reply
  11. Mark's Mews says

    January 15, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    Your necklace is gorgeous (on YOU). We loved the other pictures lots too.

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  12. Helayne Parker says

    January 15, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    Summer is soooooo beautiful and a great ambassador for the Somali breed. Xoxoxo

    Reply
  13. William's Kith & Kin says

    January 15, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    Beautiful runs in your family, Summer. (We think you reign supreme, though!)

    Reply
  14. Melissa & Mudpie says

    January 15, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    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!

    Reply
  15. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
  16. Patty says

    January 15, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    I was sick yesterday so I did not see the Facebook live. You look beautiful in your fancy dress

    Reply
  17. The Swiss Cats says

    January 15, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    You did a great job being a Pet Me Cat at the cat show, Summer ! Congratulations to your cousin Navy ! Purrs

    Reply
  18. Ellen Pilch says

    January 15, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    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.

    Reply
  19. Eastside Cats says

    January 15, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    You are gorgeous, Summer…and it runs in the family!

    Reply
  20. Katie Isabella says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:20 am

    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!

    Reply
  21. Brian Frum says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:59 am

    You sure do look pretty and I’m glad you had a fun time sweet Summer!

    Reply
  22. Raven says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Congratulations to cousin Navy. And you did a great job being you! I didn’t realize you had such long toe furs.

    Reply
  23. meowmeowmans says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:55 am

    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!

    Reply
  24. Colehaus Cats says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:54 am

    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!

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  25. Annie says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:52 am

    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!

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  26. Fraidy Cats! says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:11 am

    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

    Reply
  27. Madi and Mom says

    January 15, 2018 at 7:55 am

    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

    Reply
  28. Purrjamm Cats says

    January 15, 2018 at 5:20 am

    What a fun event. Navy has gotten so big and more handsome. Love the toe shot, super cute. Love your dresses sweetie. Purrs

    Reply
  29. Grace says

    January 15, 2018 at 4:55 am

    I was in luck and caught the live FB show…Loved it!

    Reply
  30. Edie chase says

    January 15, 2018 at 4:44 am

    That’s a floofy toehawk! So cute.

    Reply
  31. The Poupounette Gang says

    January 15, 2018 at 3:36 am

    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

    Reply
  32. Scylla, Fenris, Tuiren, YinYang & Chimera (ATCAD) says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:01 am

    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.

    Reply
  33. Mickey's Musings says

    January 15, 2018 at 1:15 am

    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

    Reply
  34. The kitties of PURRING pines says

    January 15, 2018 at 12:38 am

    Congratulations Navy! Sounds like a fun day.

    Reply

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  1. My Big Cat Show Weekend | SparkleCat says:
    January 29, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    […] you are wondering whether I had any relatives competing, I did! You remember my nephew Navy from the last show, right? He was there, and still competing as a kitten. He’ll graduate into the adult class at the end […]

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