Updated February 2015

SMALL PETS

Members enrolled in Small Pets and Cat project areas may choose to participate in the Small Pet Show OR exhibit a display.

Rules and Regulations

  1. In order to exhibit in Small Pets, the 4-H member must be enrolled

in: Small Pets I - Pet Pals Pub. BU-6359 or

Small Pets II - Scurrying Ahead Pub. BU-6360 or

Small Pets III - Scaling the Heights Pub. BU-6361

  1. Any "pet" is eligible to be included in this project including but not limited to: birds, fish, crustaceans, spiders, cavies, reptiles, amphibians, cats, rabbits, etc.
  2. There is no State Fair selection for this project.

ANIMAL SCIENCE DISPLAY

Small Pet Animal Science Display –

Prepare a display focusing on any activity related to the small pets project. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the animal project you studied. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. Live animals are not permitted as exhibits in this area. For safety reasons, exhibits cannot include glass, syringes with needles or any other sharp objects.

Animal Science Guinea Pig Display-

Prepare a display focusing on any activity related to the small pets project. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through the animal project you studied. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works, objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps, performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition. Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain on display during the entire exhibit period. Live animals are not permitted as exhibits in this area. For safety reasons, exhibits cannot include glass, syringes with needles or any other sharp object.

SMALL PET SHOW

Small Pet Show rules and regulations

Must have at least 3 entries for a show

  1. Ownership of pets June 1, current year.
  2. Animals must come to the show in a cage or carrier.
  3. All animals must be in good health to be exhibited in the small pet show. Proof of vaccinations are required when appropriate or required for pet ownership (ex., cats and dogs require vaccinations for ownership) and must be presented at check-in.
  4. All animals must be under the direct supervision of the 4-H'er at all times.
  5. Members must present the Small Pets project manual with at least two chapters completed at animal check in time and judging.
  6. Entrants are limited to one entry per class.
  7. Animals may be shown more than one year.
  8. All animals must be weaned.
  9. Members will be asked questions about their animal by the judge.
  10. Entrants will be judged on animal's overall appearance, exhibitor's ability

to present the animal to the judge and on the project manual work.

  1. Specific rules pertaining to felines:

a. Cats must be shown with a collar or harness and a leash.

  1. Cats four months of age and older must have proof of current rabies

vaccination.

  1. No flea collars allowed.
  2. Kittens must be fully weaned and not more than 8 months old. Cats are defined as being 8 months old and older.
  3. Felines may be registered, unregistered, crossbred, male or female.

SMALL PETS (continued)

SMALL PET SHOW

Class 01- Cavies(Hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, etc)

Class 02 - Reptiles (snakes, lizards, iguanas, chameleons, etc)

Class 03- Kittens

Class 04 - Cats

Class 05 - Senior Rabbit as Pets**Animal may not be shown in Rabbit Division

Class 0 - Miscellaneous Pets (Any pet not specified in Class 01-08)