Well, I ADORE cat shows and am thrilled that they are held, but there's no way either of my little guys could handle it. So I don't take them, just have a marvelous time myself and buy them tons of treats that they probably could care less about!

Oh! I bought catnip pillows for the kids Saturday and Livvy LOVES hers! She was gnawing it and clawing it with all four paws at once -- ur, a TOUGH love, you understand -- so heartily that she was letting out a little grunt with each hind leg kick. I've never seen her so into a toy before. Must remember this brand of catnip thingie!

I'm told it helps if the cats start young in the show circuit, and if they are held frequently enough to be a familiar experience. On my first show one man was shouting at his cat for being scared and that was a real bummer. Fortunately, I don't think I've ever seen ANYONE else do this at a show. Most of the cats have been easy-going about it and a few thrive on the attention. They make it a joy.