What’s Mew at Catster: February 2023 Occasions

February 2023 Pawlidays

All Month Lengthy:

Pet Dental Well being Month

Cat Well being Month

Spay/Neuter Consciousness Month

Week-long

14: Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Day-long:

14: Pet Theft Consciousness Day

28: World Spay Day

1: Vet Set Go’s Develop into a Veterinarian Camp Contest

In 2023, Vet Set Go and VCA Animal Hospitals have teamed as much as launch the biggest “Develop into a Veterinarian Camp Contest” but, serving to college students pursue their dream of changing into a veterinarian. This 12 months, the competition has expanded the scholarship essay contest with extra winners and two months of software time. The competition launches Feb. 1 and ends on March 31. It’s going to award 45 college students from throughout the USA a scholarship prize bundle to attend Vet Camp. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade college students are invited to use. The prize bundle is valued at $1,200 and contains tuition, supplies, and room and board on the world-renowned Auburn College Junior Veterinary Camp in Auburn, Alabama, from June 18 – 23, 2023. The web essay submission is offered right here.

3-5: Lehigh Valley Pet Expo

Take pleasure in a enjoyable weekend of all issues pet on the Lehigh Valley Pet Expo. Takes place at The Agri-Plex on the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Be taught extra right here.

3-5: TICA Cat Present – Anniston, AL

Alabama Paws & Claws Cat Membership presents Meow-dis Gras, an Allbreed Championship and Family Pet Present. Takes place at Anniston Assembly Heart. Be taught extra right here.  

4: TNR Certification Workshop

When you’re able to be a part of the answer for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood, try the Group Cats Podcast’s Entice-Neuter-Return Certification Workshop, which helps individuals discover ways to assist misplaced, deserted or homeless cats and kittens. Offered in partnership with Neighborhood Cats, the workshop options professional instructors who will train greatest practices for TNR and colony administration. Subjects embody: getting together with neighbors, preparation for trapping, trapping itself, feeding, offering winter shelter and extra. The workshop takes place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. EST, and registration prices $10, which incorporates entry to the recorded session, handouts and certificates. Be taught extra in regards to the workshop right here.

4-5: Portland Cat Extravaganza

This family-friendly occasion options stunning cat breeds, exhibitors and rescues. Held by The Feline and Friendship Advisory Panel (FFAL) on the Portland Expo Heart in Portland, Oregon. Be taught extra right here.

4-5: CFA Cat Present – Wichita, KS

Wichita Cat Fancy, Inc. presents Off to See the Wizard, that includes eight back-to-back rings – seven Allbreed, one Specialty and eight Family Pet. Takes place at The Cotillion Ballroom. Be taught extra right here.

4-5: TICA Cat Present – Brighton, CO

Econo Cat Membership presents For the Love of Cats, that includes 12 rings – Allbreed, Family Pets and Junior Exhibitors. Takes place at Adams County Fairgrounds. Be taught extra right here.

4-5: TICA Cat Present – Allentown, PA

Allure Metropolis Cat Membership, along with Lehigh Valley Pet Expo, presents The Kitty Traditional, that includes greater than 100 cats. Takes place at Agri-Plex Agricultural Corridor. Be taught extra right here.

5: CFA Cat Present – Longview, WA

Valley Cat Fanciers current Be My Valentine, that includes greater than 200 cats in Championship, Premiership, Kittens, Family Pets and Veterans. Takes place at Cowlitz Regional Convention Heart. Be taught extra right here.

11: CFA Cat Present – Newport Information, VA

Pawprints within the Sand and Chamberlin on the Bay current this present, that includes greater than 200 cats in 5 Allbreed, one Specialty and 6 Family Pet rings. Takes place at The Knights of Columbus Corridor. Be taught extra right here.

11-12: CFA Cat Present – Des Moines, IA

Wild Rose Cat Membership and Hawkeye State Cat Membership, Inc. current Flamingo Fiesta, that includes greater than 200 cats in eight rings. There will even be cat agility and a dressing up contest. Takes place at Paul R Knapp Animal Studying Heart at Iowa State Fairgrounds. Be taught extra right here.

11-12: TICA Cat Present – Stillwater, OK

Pink River Rascals presents Pink Scorching Cats, that includes 12 present rings. Takes place at Payne County Expo Heart. Be taught extra right here.

11-12: TICA Cat Present – Ferndale, WA

The Evergreen Cat Fanciers options My Furry Valentine, a 12-ring, back-to-back present that includes 10 Allbreed and two Specialty rings. Takes place at Ferndale Occasions Heart. Be taught extra right here.

12: Nice American Rescue Bowl

The Kitten Bowl has moved and now airs on the GAC Household community with a reputation change and a few furry additions, showcasing adoptable kittens, puppies, cats and canine from shelters all through the USA. It’s the cuter and fluffier various to watching Tremendous Bowl LVII. Be taught extra at greatamericanfamily.com.

18: Free TNR Webinar

Are you attempting to make use of TNR to handle your metropolis or city’s free-roaming cat inhabitants? You’ll undoubtedly need assistance! With the free webinar Mobilizing the Group to Make TNR Occur, offered by Neighborhood Cats and the Group Cats Podcast, you’ll study from the individuals who began the neighborhood TNR program in New York Metropolis and assist different municipalities manage their applications, too. Presenters will go over coaching the general public, offering assist providers, monitoring success, gaining publicity and extra. The webinar takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. EST. Be taught extra right here.

18: CFA Cat Present – Little Rock, AR

Arkansas Feline Fanciers presents New Cats within the Rock, that includes 5 Allbreed and one Specialty ring. The present will even host a feline agility competitors. Takes place at Arkansas State Fairgrounds. Be taught extra right here.

18: CFA Cat Present – York, PA

Black Diamond Cat Membership and Ramapo Cat Fanciers current this present, that includes greater than 200 cats in 5 Allbreed, one Specialty and 6 Family Pet rings. Takes place at Outdated Most important Constructing at York Expo Heart. Be taught extra right here.

18-19: CFA Cat Present – Woodland, CA

Name of the Wild Cat Fanciers and Poppy State Cat Membership current Let the Good Occasions Roll, that includes Championship, Premiership, Kittens and Family Pets. Takes place at Waite Corridor, Yolo County Fairgrounds. Be taught extra right here.

18-19: CFA Cat Present – Sanford, FL

Cat Membership of the Palm Seashores presents this present that includes greater than 200 cats in six Allbreed, two Specialty and eight Family Pet rings. Takes place at Sanford Civic Heart. Be taught extra right here.

18-19: TICA Cat Present – Arcadia, CA

Catitude Cat Membership presents its Championship Cat Present, that includes 9 Allbreed rings and one Specialty ring. Takes place on the Arcadia Masonic Lodge. Be taught extra right here.

25: CFA Cat Present – Glendale, CA

The Malibu Cat Membership presents Surfin’ Safari, that includes greater than 200 cats in 5 Allbreed and one Specialty ring. Takes place at Glendale Civic Auditorium. Be taught extra right here.

25-26: CFA Cat Present – Wheaton, IL

Lincoln State Cat Membership presents Mardi Gras, that includes eight Allbreed and two Specialty/Family Pet rings. Takes place at Dupage County Fairgrounds. Be taught extra right here.

25-26: CFA Cat Present – Atlantic Metropolis, NJ

Nationwide Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Membership presents this present that includes greater than 200 cats in seven Allbreed, one Specialty and eight Family Pet rings, together with feline agility. Takes place at Nationwide Guard Armory. Be taught extra right here.

25-26: TICA Cat Present – St. Augustine, FL

Historical Metropolis Cat Membership presents Celebrating the Pirate Cats of St. Augustine, which takes place at Solomon Calhoun Group Heart. Be taught extra right here.

25-26: TICA Cat Present – Monterey, CA

East of Eden Cat Fanciers presents Steinbeck Visits Steinbeck Nation, that includes 10 Allbreed rings on Saturday and three Allbreed and two Specialty rings on Sunday. Takes place at Monterey Fairgrounds. Be taught extra right here.