Cat Project

A teenager walks her cat on a leash.The Larimer County 4-H Cat project is designed to provide an opportunity to handle, care for and learn about cats.  Members learn responsibility, leadership, communication and the importance of keeping accurate records.  Typically, 4-H members care for a cat their family already owned for this project.

Members may:

  • Participate in educational and hands-on workshops.
  • Show their cat at the Larimer County Fair
  • Create a display board to show at the Larimer County Fair

Why Sign Up for the Cat Project?

This project may be a good fit for youth who are interested in the following career pathways:

  • Small animal veterinarian
  • Veterinary technician/ assistant
  • Professional cat catcher

 

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The cat project currently has 3 units. Typically 4-H members start out in Unit 1 their first year and work up to Unit 3 their 3rd year.

Unit 1:

Inspiring youth to:

  • Gather information about owning a cat
  • Decide on best type of cat Properly groom a cat
  • Communicate procedure and benefits of spaying/neutering
  • Use body type to help identify different breeds
  • Name, locate and describe at least 15 body parts
  • Conduct a cat hazards home survey
  • Decide on type of liter preferred
  • Develop a budget
  • Create an up-to-date record of vaccinations

Unit 2

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn more about cat identification
  • Learn about training and showing cats
  • Gain knowledge about responsible cat ownership

Unit 3

Inspiring youth to:

  • Compare aged vs younger cat
  • Identify cat's body system
  • Organize a cat show
  • Conduct showmanship clinic
  • Learn and record community cat laws
  • Assess own leadership skills
  • Teach cat activity

 

4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.  

Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.

Record Book Check-In Sheet

  • Coming Soon

Cat Display Board Record Books

Junior Companion Animal Record Books

Intermediate Companion Animal Record Books

Senior Companion Animal Record Books

 

Cat Projects Volunteers Needed

Larimer County 4-H is seeking volunteers to support the Cat Project. Volunteers will work with the Cat Key Leader & the Extension Agent to coordinate educational workshops and other educational resources in their project area for members county-wide. In the Cat project, youth learn about cat breeds, behavior, good health, grooming, feeding, and more. The project is open to youth 8-18 years old. If you are interested in supporting educational programming for youth in the Cat Project, please contact us to learn more.

 


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