As some of you who visit my Facebook page or Instagram profile know, I competed in a cat show this weekend! It was as tough as last time. Do you see that bicolored Persian to the right of me? He is the the number one cat in my region in the Alter class of TICA. The number two cat was there too! (I also competed with the both of them at my last TICA show.) See the little Himalayan on the left? He’s new and the judges are already falling in love with him and his amazing blue eyes! I was lucky to final in this ring, or in any of the others!
The first day, I managed to get into three out of five finals! This was really tough because there were not that many cats competing. You would think that with a small count, it would be easier, but it’s not. Since there were only 16 or 17 cats competing in the Alter class, instead of 10 Best slots for finals, there were only five. And when there are so few cats, you know the ones who are showing up are top notch and really trying to gain points! But the first day, I earned enough points to push me up to Grand Alter status (similar to Grand Premier in CFA).
The second day, I made sure I got enough rest so I was fresh in the rings.
It must have worked because I made three more finals! I hear this may have been enough for me to qualify as a Double Grand, but I’ll believe that when I see the official count and the certificate!
Here is one of the rings I finaled in — as you can see, the Himalayan finaled too! He really is an up and comer. This judge said really nice things about him… and me too. She said I looked like I should be wearing a tiara!
So when we got home, my human dug out a tiara for me to try on. I think I need practice wearing it.
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Well done , Summer !
I think you look gorgoeus in your tiara <3
XOXO
Well done you!
Sweet Summer, you got all the right moves for winning over those judges, but you won *my* heart with that squooshy baby cat look all curled up on your back! Oh, that tummy! Oh those curled pawsies!
I’m sorry your beads were not the right color for you. Did you scratch anyone for that?
Concatulations!!
Wow! We are in the company of a furmouse kitty! OMC!!
You are evfur so purrty indeed! A grand winner to us at any time:))
You did great Summer
Nice work, Summer! We like you au naturel, without a tiara. We think you are the prettiest cat of the bunch, we don’t care WHAT those judges say!
Whoa! That’s not a tiara; that’s a full fledged crown! Concats on all the finals. Are you planning to retire soon? MOL!
Great job Summer. Love the tiara.
Summer, you are most certainly a princess in the making so keep practicing wearing that tiara! Congrats on getting those points. You so deserve them. 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
You’re a winner in our books any day!
you’re going to have so many ribbons soon, you’ll be able to put them on gifts and give them away. Congrats !- Crepes.
Applawwss Applawwss Summer fur winnin at thee Kat show! Mee finkss you are #1 anthee floofy katss should bee in 2nd or 3rd placess…
Yur the most beeuteefull an stylish!!
Wear that teeara with pride deer furend!
Luv an reepsect Siddhartha Henry an ladyMum xxxxx
Way to go Summer!
Well done Summer. You are a Star!
Summer, I think you are enjoying yourself!! Well done!!
All the kitties are pretty, but you should be number one. The crown is purrfect for you.
WOW!!! A Double Grand already? That’s awesome!
For some reason, Jake doesn’t do well in TICA shows. No one can figure out why since he does so well in CFA. But I know so well what it’s like to compete against cats that are the best in the region! You did so well!!
Don’t worry about those other cats, Summer. You’re gorgeous and in time you’ll get all the way to the top!
Great job Summer! We would give you all the first places!
Well done Summer! When my brofur Rumpy got here Dad was going to enter in TICA alter events in our area and we are so glad he didnt as we would never hear the end of it.
We know you are a top kitty in all categories Summer and love your tiara!
Purrs sweet kitty
You are super cute in your tiara Summer!
Summer we think you were the most beautiful of all, especially in your tiara!!! Congratulations! Keep up the good work!
Many congrats, Summer! And the tiara is so YOU!
Thank you for your kind words last week over our loss of Maxx. They were and still are very much appreciated and are working magic toward healing our hearts.
You don’t need a tiara – you’re royal already!
So glad the judge/s finally got to see what we know for a long time – you are a princess and soon to be queen.
Well done Summer,you’re the Kitty,xx Speedy
Summer, you did great in tough competition!
You look super cute in the tiara 🙂
I think you need a smaller, more elegant tiara.
Congrats, Summer!!!
You are a PRO! …love the tiara too!
Well done, Summer ! Believe us, you don’t need a tiara ! You’re beautiful without it ! Purrs
Pawtastic job Summer! I hear it’s rough being beautiful
Summer, you ARE a complete total winner. They will be able to see past the stardust that gets in their eyes when you are there. Then, you’ll get all the honors you deserve. xoxox
Excellent, Summer! You look beautiful in your tiara 🙂
Summer you have the best posture!! I bet you could walk around all day with that tiara
hugs madi your bfff
Concats on another successful show weekend, Summer!
You are so poised and good. You did a great job!
Very well done, Summer. It sounds like you had tough competition!
You are a superstar, Summer!
great job Summer!!
I often practice wearing my tiara at home.
Summer, mew are purrfect and will always be No 1 Top Cat!
Purrs Basil [back from space] xox
Congrats sweetie, we are always so excited to see you doing well.
Great job Summer!!!! You’re so beautiful!!!!
Well done at balancing that tiara on your head and keeping it still Summer.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
I am sure you will have more practice wearing that tiara in future competitions. I wish you even more finals and more prizes.
Good job, Summer! You look good in your tiara. 🙂
That’s quite a tiara, Summer! We’re so impressed at how well you’re doing in your shows. Do you get more tiaras for all of these wins?
Bravo Summer ! You made it nearly ! Still it is hard work to please everybody ! Arthur would probably get a point for being such a comical cat and certainly not for his beauty :)!
Now that is a shame, cuz it looks so very fine on you, Summer.
Well done Summer!
We think you are pretty enough and do not need a tiara.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ