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You are here: Home / Diary / My Trip to Phoenix – the Show Part

My Trip to Phoenix – the Show Part

April 19, 2016 By: Summer Samba46 Comments

somali cat with her TICA show ribbon at the Phoenix pet expo

I will not leave you in suspense — I finaled in every ring I went to this weekend! But that is not exactly as impressive as it sounds. There were final slots for the top five Alter cats, and there were only four of us on Saturday and mostly five of us on Sunday. For a couple of Sunday rings, there was a Savannah kitty competing, so there were six, but he was really, really scared by all the dogs at the Pet Expo, so he got pulled after the second ring. So basically all us Alter cats got finaled! If there had been more, it would have been tough for me, since the other cats were all really impressive.

Altered cats in TICA judging ring at Phoenix pet expo

Here is Saturday’s lineup of Alters. To the right of me is a Maine Coon and to the left of me is a Bengal. On the far end is a Chausie. The Chausie and the Maine Coon were favorites with the judges this weekend. The Maine Coon may look big, but at 1 year and 8 months, he’s still a kitten for his breed — they keep growing until they are four years old! So he will get even bigger, and better than he is already.

TICA cat show in the middle of the Phoenix Pet Expo

Our cat show was in the middle of the Pet Expo, and we were surrounded by dogs! Pets were allowed, and most people (except for my human and a few other humans) think “dogs” when they take their pets places. There were hundreds of dogs, and the cat friendly ones were even allowed to walk through our benching area. I bet you are wondering what I thought of that.

somali cat taking a nap during the Phoenix pet expo

I didn’t care! There was a load of barking, and it bothered my human more than it bothered me. Most of the other cats didn’t care either. The only cat in my class who was upset by it was the Savannah. I did meet lots of people, and there were some who showed up who even knew who I was! That was really cool.

TICA booth at the Phoenix Pet Expo

Even though the Pet Expo was so dog-centric (my human called it the “Dog Expo”), there were still quite a few booths for cat-focused companies. Of course the registry for this cat show, TICA, had a presence. They even had a couple of kitties hanging out at their booth.

The Outlaw Kitty booth at the Phoenix Pet Expo

Outlaw Kitty had a booth with their jewelry and T-shirts.

The Cathair Apocalypse website

There was also a booth for a comic book series called “Cathair Apocalypse,” with loads of merch and stuff! It turns out the guy behind the comic books, and his cat Misha (his muse and inspiration), live in the same area as me and my human, about a half hour apart.

Scott Gross and Misha, receiving Misha's TICA registration

Misha was recently registered in TICA as a Household Pet, and Misha and her human were presented with her certificate at the show. It was a cool moment!

Tajhara Summer Samba being judged by TICA judge Adriana Kajon

Even though the count was small, the judging went on the way it always does.

Tajhara Summer Samba being judged by TICA's Melissa Parsley

It may have been a few weeks since I’ve been to a cat show, but it all came back to me right away.

Somali cat hanging out in her benching cage between judging rings at a cat show

I had a great time this weekend! I can’t wait to do it again… which is a good thing because I’m at another cat show this upcoming weekend!

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Comments

  1. Outlaw kritters says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    Thank you mewy much for including a picture of our booth in your Pawsome blog!

    Your friends at Outlaw Kritters!

    Reply
  2. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    April 20, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    Just the busyness would have been unsettling enough to us, not to mention the dogs…and we live with one, MOL!!

    Looks like you had a great tine though!

    Reply
  3. Ellen Pilch says

    April 20, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Congratulations ! You did very well.

    Reply
  4. Cathy Keisha says

    April 20, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Don’t go putting yourself down, summer. You’re pretty and would final no matter how many cats there were. Question: how does your human like giving up most of her weekends to take you to shows?

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      April 20, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      She never does anything important on the weekends anyway, so why not let me be in charge?

      Reply
  5. Jobi says

    April 20, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    You are such a star! You have us cats dreaming that there will be another Phoenix show when we are at blogpaws and and we can all be there for you. What a big meow that would be!

    Reply
  6. Kitties Blue says

    April 20, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Summer, it always amazes us how you can sleep through all the commotion, especially with woofies. Good job at the show! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  7. Raven says

    April 20, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Too bad there were so many doggies at the expo that the Savannah kitty got freaked out. Guess he needs a little more exposure to those beasts to be comfortable.

    My dad has some comic book friends so I have the first issue of Cathair Apocalypse comic book and a small poster. Mom say’s it’s “interesting”.

    Reply
  8. Three chatty cats says

    April 20, 2016 at 7:55 am

    You look like such a pro in your picture! Are you going to the OC Pet Expo this weekend by any chance? If so, I will have to stop by and see you!

    Reply
  9. meowmeowmans says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    Awesome report, Summer! We are glad you did so well, and impressed that you did not care about all those barky dogs. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Mark's Mews says

    April 19, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    You are very brave ta ignore all that woofie-barking, Summer! We would just lose our minds…

    Reply
  11. Fraidy Cats! says

    April 19, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    concats on your finals, Summer! we certainly wouldn’t like all of that activity at the Pet Expo 🙂 wishing you the best for this weekend! have fun!

    pip, smidgen, minnnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto

    Reply
  12. The Florida Furkids says

    April 19, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    You’ve become a real pro at cat shows!!! Good luck this weekend!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  13. William says

    April 19, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    Summer, I just don’t know when you get a chance to nap with your busy life! Concats on the wins.

    P.S. I don’t think that you need to be a Maine Coon to keep growing–I mean, just take my bro Izzy. He must weigh about 100 pounds now and he’s only about 3!

    Reply
  14. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    April 19, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Cathair Apocalypse and Outlaw Kitty…looks like I have more kitty shopping to do!

    Reply
  15. The Island Cats says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    You sure had a successful show, Summer. It looked like fun…except for all the dogs.

    Reply
  16. Laila and Minchie says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    You are a pro, summer! Mom loves going to cat shows, but hasn’t been to one in a while.

    Reply
  17. Toby says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Dogs schmawgs!!!! You got it girl!!!! Mom went to one of those Pet Expos, and you’re right about it being a Dog Expo. But mom didn’t mind because Ladybird was still with us.

    Reply
  18. Lone Star Cats says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Looks like fun! We’re used to ignoring dogs around here.

    Reply
  19. LP says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    Sounds like another fun and successful adventure Summer! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  20. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    April 19, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Oooh mom would not have liked all the barking either. That has to be difficult on some kitties. Sounds like you had a Great time! That’s awesome. Purrs

    Reply
  21. Flynn says

    April 19, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    I am glad you enjoyed yourself, Summer. You looked very relaxed in the 4th photo.
    I got excited when I saw the ad in your sidebar for dating beautiful Russian girls, but my mum wouldn’t let me reply.

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      April 19, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      How annoying! Well, I went in and blocked those ads so you wouldn’t be tempted by them anymore. 😉

      Reply
    • Craig s. c. okajima says

      April 19, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Are Russian kitty cats as beautiful as Summer?

      Reply
  22. The Swiss Cats says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    Concatulations Summer ! You did great, and we’re impressed that you were able to ignore those dogs. Purrs

    Reply
  23. Harvey, Miranda,Silver and Dusty says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    You look SO confident being judged Summer, I am sorry the Savannah was spooked, I’m not a dog barking human they have my sympathies!

    We need to check out te comic books and the Outlaw stuff……

    Reply
  24. Random Felines says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    we love the expression on your face when you are being judged 🙂

    that Maine Coon is impressive

    Reply
  25. Michelle says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Your show sounds like so much fun Summer. I’m sure that you would have been a finalist no matter how many other cats were there. Great job and good luck at your next event!

    Reply
  26. Emma and Buster says

    April 19, 2016 at 11:44 am

    You look awesome on the judging “table”. You really are a pro at this. Do you have doggies in your house or do you have neigbor doggies? Is that why the barking don’t bother you?

    Our next-door neighbor’s dog barks so loudly that it sometimes bothers us, especially when the pawrents are not nearby when the barking occurs.

    Concats on all the ribbons.

    Reply
  27. Grace says

    April 19, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Wow, you get out and about more than a lot of humans…You’re fabulous!

    Reply
  28. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    April 19, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Sounds like a lot of fun! Sophie got to go to the Atlanta Pet Expo last year. We think she was the only cat there all day! But it was still fun. There wasn’t a cat show going on though — that would have made it even cooler!

    Reply
  29. prancer pie says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:55 am

    That pic of you all tuckered out is adorable, Summer! You’re such a pro that nothing phases you.
    That pet expo looked like loads of fun, too!

    Reply
  30. Madi says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Summer we just love that photo of you upside down napping..for sure you don’t get show time jitters
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
  31. Craig s. c. okajima says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Summer, when I first saw the picture with all of those placement awards, I was impressed! One of my favorites of your poses, is when you face forward, looking pretty and intelligent, with your front FEET together!

    The pictures where you are with the judges are beautiful. It was THAT exact look, when I met you in Portland, that drew spectator comments like, “Oh! She’s beautiful!”

    Reply
  32. Sammy says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Bravo dear Summer! Sounds like you had a good show – and I’m sure you’ll do wonderfully well in the upcoming one but I can’t imagine having to hear woofies barking all the time…..I suppose kitties who attend the pet expos get used to the barking stuff…….but I have dogs on either side of my house so I know all about barking! You looked confident and beautiful in the rings………YOU GO GIRL!

    Hugs, Sammy

    Reply
  33. Selina says

    April 19, 2016 at 7:51 am

    You keep a busy schedule, my furrrend! You look gorgeous – and conCATlulations!

    Purrz!
    Selina

    Reply
  34. Toby & leia says

    April 19, 2016 at 7:18 am

    Another great show for you. And we luff that name – Cat Hair Apocalypse.

    Reply
  35. Basil says

    April 19, 2016 at 5:04 am

    Summer, mew are a winner in my eyes, your photo’s today are divine!!!!

    Purrs

    Basil XOX

    Reply
  36. Katie Isabella says

    April 19, 2016 at 4:46 am

    What girl! You are just the best!

    Reply
  37. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    April 19, 2016 at 4:32 am

    I’m glad you weren’t freaked out about all the dogs. I would have been! I love the picture of you standing in the ring looking cute while the judge leans back and admires you! You look so smug, like “I know I’m cute, you may adore me.”

    Reply
  38. Marg says

    April 19, 2016 at 4:29 am

    Great job Summer ignoring those silly dogs. Glad you won all those ribbons. You are just the best.

    Reply
  39. Brian Frum says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:31 am

    Congrats pretty Summer, you’re wonderful! I’m glad the woofie woofin’ didn’t bug you!

    Reply
  40. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    April 19, 2016 at 3:00 am

    Thank goodness the dogs didn’t upset you Summer.

    Reply
  41. The kitties of purring pines says

    April 19, 2016 at 1:16 am

    We’re glad everything went well and the doggies didn’t upset you!

    Reply
  42. Mickey's Musings says

    April 19, 2016 at 1:10 am

    We are happy you had a good time ,even with all the dogs.
    You really do adapt to your surroundings 🙂
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply

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  1. My Therapy Cat Evaluation says:
    May 3, 2016 at 12:11 am

    […] brought out a big dog and walked him around the room. I barely noticed the dog — I certainly saw enough dogs at the cat show at the Phoenix Pet Expo! The only weird part was that when my human put me back in my carrier, a friend of hers took me […]

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