While most U.S. kitties were taking off the long weekend and eating turkey, I was very busy!
Well, okay, I also had some turkey. My human brought it home from where ever she had Thanksgiving dinner. But I also had to prepare for a cat show on Saturday — my first as an adult!
It was a CFA cat show, and we spayed and neutered breed cats are referred to as Premiers. So I had to have a bath Friday. I also tried something new to get ready for the show. It’s called Primal Scream Therapy. Unlike the human Primal Therapy, we kitties aren’t trying to get rid of childhood trauma. Instead, we are embracing our primal power! You start off by thinking fierce thoughts, like I am doing above.
Then you open your mouth and send all your power out into the universe!
A kitty usually has to do this exercise several times to really get the full benefit.
I think it worked because I was feeling great when I got to the cat show in Glendale! The show had a “Cats In Hats” competition, so my human had me put on my pirate costume that got me first prize in Sammy’s Sam-O-Ween contest. I got Third Prize in the cat show competition! My human had to hold me onstage so she didn’t take any photos, but lots of humans took pictures. Maybe I will be able to dig one up.
I got a new toy while I was there! My human thought it was too pretty for me to destroy. I disagree — I think it looks very killable!
My human brings a lot of toys for me to play with during the show to keep my energy up. All exhibitors (humans who are showing cats) do this. But I have to be really honest — I’m not one of those kitties that plays a lot in the judging rings. I like to just stand there and pose and look pretty! The judges have to hold onto a lot of the more active (or squirmier) cats, but sometimes they just let me stand there, hands free because it is obvious I won’t jump down or try to run away. In fact, the last judge filled out my scoring sheet on the table next to me while I just stood there and looked at the audience with my tail up.
I guess my Primal Scream Therapy paid off because I finaled in 5 out of the 6 rings, and I even got a couple of placements that put me above cats that were already Grands! See, cats doing their first CFA shows as an adult are called Opens, and we are not officially Premiers until we are qualified in 6 rings. I did that at this show, so as soon as the results are entered at the CFA offices, I am officially a Premier. To become a Grand Premier, I need to earn 75 points — so it is kind of a big deal that I got those couple of ribbons when I was still an Open!
When my human and I got home from the cat show, there was a package waiting for me from Layla and the kitties at Cat Wisdom 101. They sent me a very nice gift, and a cute little orange kitty trinket to go with it!
It was a Hello Kitty T-shirt!
I don’t know why Binga wanted to pose with me while I wore it.
Maybe she wanted to try it on? Well, it is a little bit large on me…
I think she feels better now! Maybe she needs some Primal Scream Therapy.
2022 Somali Cat Calendar Starring Summer Samba
See all of Summer’s merch at her her Zazzle Designercat Shop
The heck with Santa Monica…we heard you HERE!!
Summer, we are so proud of you, and we dunno, Binga is pretty in pink…
You are always First in my book. Do I have a book? Oh well. Aren’t you a little young to have cleavage? HAH! I think Binga’s is sagging.
We would need primal scream therapy if we had to put on clothes, but you are so patient about it!
Congratulations, Summer! And it’s sweet of you to let Binga wear the new t-shirt!
Binga cracks me up. 🙂
Congratulations on the wins!! That is amazing!
Way to go Summer!
And I think we all need primal scream therapy.
Congratulations!! You are something special Summer. And you were robbed in the costume- you should have been 1st place.
Um, Summer? We’re not sure about Binga and Primal Scream Therapy. though Faraday LOVES the idea.
Congratulations on winning so many colorful ribbons! Do you get to PLAY with them???
Summer, for some reason that picture of you and Binga made The Staff go “squeee”! She’s a bit strange! Well done on the placements and the winning things … and things!
Whatever technique you’re using works! Concatulations to you Summer! Cute t-shirt on both you and Binga too! We’re so glad she’s better!
Oh Summer,
What a wonderful first show as an adult! I am so happy for you and your Mom and look forward to many happy days ahead for you in the ring.
Lily
Concats on your successful weekend Summer. I walk around the garden screaming my head off. Mum says she never realised before that it is Primal therapy.
You and Binga are funny, Summer. Concatulations on earning your Premier in our first adult show.
5 of 6 sounds great! We are envious. Well, except fer the bath…
Wow, Summer, your Primal Therapy must have worked bigtime — that is a LOT of ribbons! and an orange trinket to boot? AND a Hello Kitty suit? Well, we’re just *speechless* except to say we’re very glad Binga consented to being in those pix with you, We do boast a torti among our number, and we believe very much in *Tortle Power!*
YAY my pretty friend! I’m not surprised you did so well! Congratulations!!! This takes MomKatt back to when she was showing my brofur, Feisal. I know your meowm really enjoys taking you to these shows!
Keep knockin’ ’em dead!
Purrz!
Selina & MomKatt
Congratulations on your first adult show! It was nice of you to share your new shirt with Binga.
ConCATS on your ribbons! 5 out of 6 — that is PAWESOME, Summer! We had no doubt you would blow those judges away 🙂
Oh my that was just too adorable! You are too precious for your own good! Congrats on all of your accomplishments this past weekend and the shirt looks darling on you! That was so sweet of Layla!
How exciting Summer and congratulations sweetheart. You certaintly a Premier material we think so. I hope your human will write a post (or did she do it already) about what it takes to enter the cat shows.
We hoped you enjoyed your victories and your toys and your turkey too.
We understand Binga! It can’t always be about the the kitten! 🙂
Summer, you are a cutie- winner no matter how many or few “points” you get! Congrats on your wins 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
Summer
That was a busy and exciting weekend. I’m so happy for your results.
What a cute Hello Kitty sweater on both you and Binga.
We know you are a champion already! Way to go! It sounds like you and your human had a long but satisfying weekend!
What about Boodie. Could she look gorgeous in that too? Concatulations Summer. You are a winner in the shows and certainly out of them. xxoo
Concats on all those wins this weekend, girlfriend! Love the Primal Scream photos! We’re gonna practice it!
Wow, Primal Scream Therapy really paid off. You did wonderful at the show. Congratulations!
The Hello Kitty t-shirt looks so pretty on both you and Binga 🙂
LOL — that’s so adorable, Summer! Good work!
Congratulations Summer – you bowled them over at the cat show. That is awesome that you took that many first places! M says the first time she saw your picture, she knew you were destended to be a winner!
Well done you!!
Wow Summer you are a very busy Cat!! You are very cool at posing! Me not so much. We loved your shirt and Binga looked cool in it, too!
Your TX furiends,
Samantha & Mom
Good job at the Cat Show. That’s a whole lot of ribbons. Love that Hello Kitty t-shirt. Mau would like to find one to give to his gal, Allie. Binga looks quite adorable in it! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Bravo pretty Summer! You sure did good, but we’re not surprised!
Concatulations on your wins! I didn’t think Binga would want to wear a shirt but doesn’t she look nice.
you are clearly the john lennon (or yoko ono) of kitties.
You both look great in the Hello Kitty shirt! And you certainly are becoming an accomplished young lady, Summer!
Summer you must be a relief for those judges. Way to go! And Binga you are rockin that pink sweater
That Primal Scream really worked for you!! Ellie is a Premier too!!!
The Florida Furkids
Congrats on all your wins, Summer! We wonder if the Primal Scream thing would help get us more treats?
A big congrats to you Summer on winning all those awards. You really are good at that showing stuff. It is amazing that you just stand there while the judge gives you a look. Glad you are doing so well.
How nice of you to let Binga give the T-shirt a try. It is a cute shirt.
Wow! You’re doin’ SO WELL at your shows. Of course, everyone knew you would. We all knew you’d be amazin’.
Purrs,
Nissy
You looked so cute in your t shirt Summer but we don’t know how you have the patience to stand and pose like you do.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
That Primal Scream Therapy worked well! Congrats on doing so well, and on being such a calm non-squirmy kitty at the Show. You are a natural!
Congrats, Summer!! Let us know if you ever do a cat show in Colorado, and we will do our best to visit you! 🙂
The Mom thinks your Hello Kitty t-shirt is adorable; hers just LOVES pink and Hello Kitty!
Wow, we are very impressed with your purrformance! Concatulations on the wins.
Congrats summer! You sure are pretty!
How does your mommy cue you fur the primal scream?!? That’s cool! You & Binga look sooo cute in the Hello Kitty tshirt!
We are so glad you told us about Primal Scream Therapy, now we understand why Scylla SCREAMS so much.
Congratulations on the Ribbons, it is very impressive you got so many at your very first show as an adult.
Both you and Binga look great in the Hello Kitty T-shirt.
You look great, Summer. Love your Primal Scream pose! And Binga looks great too:)
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
We like that Primal Scream stuff. Maybe we should try it!
Glad it worked for you too! Congrats!
Binga looks quite cute in that t-shirt 😉
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
You kind of look like a lynx in that picture where you’re lying down.