I had some fun work come up! I got to help out at the TICA booth at the WAG Petcon in San Diego. WAG is part of Vet + Pet West, an event that provides cutting edge education for veterinarians — and also people who live with pets. Our part of the San Diego Convention Center had the exhibitor booths, and short, educational talks. TICA — The International Cat Association — needed some “bullet proof” cats to be present at the booth, and my breeder suggested me. I don’t know if I’m bullet proof, but I do know how to work a crowd!
Not only is TICA the largest registry for pedigreed cats worldwide — I’m a two-time regional award winning show cat for them — they also have a therapy cat program, among other things. TICA is also a big supporter of all cats, not just breed cats, and most shows have rescues doing adoptions there. Since only 5% of the over 92 million owned cats in the U.S. are breed cats, it’s important to look out for the well being of them all.
I only brought a few wardrobe changes, since I figured most people wanted to pet my soft fur. One was this Santa dress.
I also brought my sunglasses. Several attendees wanted selfies with me with my sunglasses on.
Obi was also there! This was his very first time doing something like this, and my breeder was very protective of him. People were allowed to bring their pets, which usually meant dogs. And while I am used to them, he really hasn’t seen any, or maybe just one. But he has flown to the Netherlands, and to Bogota for cat shows — and he has done a bunch of cat shows! — so it’s not like he’s some sort of newbie. He did really well. There was also a Bengal at our booth, but my human didn’t get a photo of him. He was very nice.
Then something exciting happened! Renowned pet expert and animal advocate Steve Dale stopped by our booth. My human knows him, and they chatted for a bit, and… he wound up asking me to join him onstage for his short show hall talks in the afternoon! The topics involved cat behavior, and helping cats be more social and outgoing so it was a natural fit.
I think people enjoyed seeing me up there with Steve. It was a great end to a fun day!
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You are quite the celebrity, Summer! This is pawesome.
You are a natural on stage and off. I bet you’d be perfect for the big screen too. Human, get on it!
I loved your Christmas dress and sunglasses but the best part was you being invited up on stage. A true star
You are a doll in your Christmas dress!
How exciting for you to be on stage with Steve Dale or maybe he should have been excited to be on stage with you…. MOL!
My catness, Summer! You *are* so furmouse! And you handle it all with such aplomb!
Way to go Summer! You were the perfect “partner” for the presenter…..yep – you’re a STAR alright!
Hugs, Teddy
Summer, you are indeed a star, I’m in awe of your talents, and you are still humble and caring. Gotta say those sunglasses always make me smile and chuckle. You look Mahvelous Dahling
I love it when you wear that heart-shaped pendant!
Center stage! Pawsome! You should always be in the limelight. Except when you are napping.
I think that Mr. Steve was smitten with you the first time he set eyes on you! How nice of him to take you up on stage with him! Darn, Mom wishes she had gotten a selfie with you in Portland. She didn’t think of asking! (Mom can be a lil’ absent minded at times. Tee hee hee). Maybe she’ll see you again at a show in the new year. Purr purr purr.
Summer, you truly are a superstar!!
You sure are one cat-tastic representative for all of us, Summer! WE would all be in panic-mode around all those Beins and other cats…
We always feel so proud when we see pictures of you at work, Summer. You are a great Cat Ambassador.
Obi is a cutie. You do look adorable in your shades and the Santa outfit- and everything you wear 🙂
You have such fun weekends, Summer!
It’s obvious you enjoy being out and modeling by your first 2 pictures. Then,
you put on a Santa dress and THEN you put on your pink heart sunglasses!
So, it’s no wonder Steve Good thought you would be a good one to join him
on stage. Good for you. You look great .
That was exciting for you to be on stage. You are a natural at it.
I really do not think there can be a better feline representative than you, Summer, or your team, no matter the occasion or location.
Purrs
ERin
Ooooh Steve Dale had YOU as a guest star? WOW!!!
Yay Summer. Now you are more famous than ever. What a good cat you are for sure.
Oh Summer, you rock ! How exciting ! That sounds like a pawsome event ! Purrs
Oh my goodness, it’s so exciting you got to be onstage with Steve Dale! You are the coolest cat and super star!
Wow, up on stage! How exciting, Summer!
Squeeee!!! We know a rock star Summer!! That’s you!!!!
Working girl~glad you had a wonderful day.
Summer you are always hard at work and girl you are rockin’ that fine frock and gawgeous shades
Hugs Cecilia
My word – your furs look beautiful!
you’re a superstar.
That sounds like a great event! Our human read about Vet + Pet West last year and thought it was a great idea to get health information to people who want to know more about their cats, but it was too far for her to visit. It’s awesome you were able to participate.
great job representing all the cats. we love your sunglasses
Wow, Summer! How cool that you got to go on stage with Steve Dale!
Wow! What a great day! Fame and beauty. Pretty cool Summer. You are a super star! We too love the Santa dress. Purrs
Very cool. I think it’s great that the Fancy is expanding its involvement in events like that.
How exciting for Steve to spend some time with you sweet Summer!
Wow, it looks like you did a very important job up there with Steve. Well done, Summer.
Wow, Summer, that sounds like a great event all around! I wish I lived closer so I could have come.
By the way, my human has some questions about showing Tylan at TICA shows, if your human has a free moment to talk to her.
Purrs to you and your human!
What a great event!
You really are an amazing kitty Summer 🙂
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
You’re such a star, Summer!