Cats
Description
Cats is a national 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at National 4-H Service Supply. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Cats.
Cats 1
What you can do in this project: select a cat; identify cat breeds; name the parts of a cat; handle and groom a cat; care for its health; create a budget.
Grades: 3-5
Resources: 08148, Purr-fect Pals
4H369C,
4-H Cat Project Health Supplement
Cats 2
What you can do in this project: learn about cat senses and sounds; explore tricks to teach a cat; traveling with a cat; learn about feeding and emergency care; detect signs of illness and health issues
Grades: 6-8
Resource: 08149, Climbing Up
Cats 3
What you can do in this project: explore veterinary procedures; learn reproduction and cat body systems; learn showmanship and cat behavior; explore community laws and animal welfare
Grades: 9-12
Resource: 08150, Leaping Forward
Cats Leader
Resources: 08151, Cat Helper’s Guide
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
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Events
Want to learn more about Cats? Try the links below.
Cats Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including cats. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days
Series of four day-long events held around the state where youth
in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects increase their
decision making skills and knowledge of animals through judging
and grading experiences. Events include evaluation of dairy cattle,
horses and meat animals; dairy showmanship contests; hippology (the
study of horses); and oral reasons workshops. In addition, each
site offers a variety of workshops for small animal projects, which
may include rabbits, poultry, dogs, cats or llamas.
Wisconsin 4-H Invitational Cat Show
Periodic show for 4-H members in grades 3 and above. The cats are judged on
appearance, condition, temperament, proper handling, hair, coat,
paws, nails and body build.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth
Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project work to judges and to the public. Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Cats Project. Just
follow these links!
American Cat Fanciers Association
Association’s goal is to promote the welfare, education,
knowledge and interest in all domesticated, purebred and non-purebred
cats, to breeders, owners, exhibitors of cats and the general public.
Calling All Pets!
Each week, zoologist Trisha McConnell and co-host Larry Meiller
team up to talk with Wisconsin Public Radio listeners around the
country about animals and their antics. You’ll get helpful
tips and solid advice about pet problems big and small.
Cat Fanciers
Site with lots of general knowledge about cats. Here you can
find information about scratching, pure breeds, litter training
your feline, and more.
Humane Society
of the United States
Information on general pet-care guidelines, importance of spaying
or neutering, or coping with the death of your beloved companion,
and more.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many animal science projects
including links for fun project ideas on cats.
PetStation
Site is a directory of information about all types of pets,
including dogs, cats, birds, horses, amphibians, reptiles, small
mammals, aquarium fish and more.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Cats Project, contact the following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Ron Kean
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