All Month: National Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Through March 31: Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest
Vet Set Go — the first and only community dedicated to aspiring teen and tween veterinarians – together with Merck Animal Health and VCA Animal Hospitals – is helping students pursue their dreams of becoming a veterinarian with its sixth annual Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest. The online essay contest gives sixth- to eighth-grade students a chance to win a spot at Auburn University’s Junior Vet Camp from June 26 to July 1, 2022 at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, one of the nation’s premiere veterinary schools. The contest starts Tuesday, March 1 at vetsetgo.com and closes Thursday, March 31. Contest winners will be notified on or before May 31, 2022. Three students will be awarded a prize package, which includes camp tuition and room and board at the Auburn Junior Veterinary Camp in Auburn, Alabama.
Through Summer 2023: Cats! An Exploration of the Felines That Occupy Every Aspect of Our Lives
This speCATular exhibition is all about felines and the way they have influenced our homes, our art and our culture. Come explore the countless ways in which cats inhabit our everyday lives. Takes place at Roberson Museum and Science Center in Binghamtom, New York. For more information, click here.
March 5-6: Get Your Cats to Route 66 Cat Show
Presented by Illini Cat Club, this CFA-sponsored show will feature seven Allbreed, three Specialty and 10 Household Pet rings. Takes place at Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center in Joliet, Illinois. Learn more here.
March 5-6: Long Island Pet Expo
Presented by Family Pet Shows, this pet expo is designed to educate and entertain the public about the world of pets. It features vendors, education and special attractions. For cat lovers, this year’s expo will include a TICA-sanctioned cat show hosted by Project Meow on Saturday and Sunday. Takes place at the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena. Learn more here.
March 5-6: Project Meow Cat Show
This TICA-sponsored show will be in conjunction with the Long Island Pet Expo at Suffolk Community College College Health and Exposition Center in New York. The two-day, alternative format show will feature 16 Allbreed and two Speciality rings. Learn more here.
March 6-12: Professional Pet Sitters Week
Started in 1995 by Pet Sitters International, Professional Pet Sitters Week honors professional pet-care providers who offer quality, dependable care to clients’ pets; educates the pet-owning public about the advantages of professional in-home pet care; and encourages pet-loving entrepreneurs to explore pet sitting as a career. This is a great time to give your pet sitter an extra thank you! Follow the week on social media with the hashtag #nationalprofessionalpetsittersweek or #petsitting.
March 11-13: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo
Presented by Family Pet Shows, this pet expo is designed to educate and entertain the public about the world of pets. It features vendors, education and special attractions. For cat lovers, this year’s expo will include a TICA-sanctioned cat show on Saturday and Sunday. Takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Learn more here.
March 11-13: TICA Cat Show
In conjunction with the Family Pet Show in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, this show is presented by Central Jersey Cat Fanciers, featuring a 20-ring alternative format show. Learn more here.
March 11-13: All American Pet Expo
This 25th anniversary will be biggest show ever, with all kinds of pet-related activities. Be sure to check out the All About Cats Expo, which will feature a cat parade, where you’ll hear owners talk about their cat’s breed; a Cats 101 area where you can learn all about cats; CatBoss, who will be there giving high-fives and teaching you how to get your cat to do tricks; cat agility; and a TICA-sponsored cat show with 250 breeds competing. Takes place at the Ohio Expo Center. Learn more here.
March 12: Paws of Gold Cat Show
Presented by Mo-Kan Cat Club, this CFA-sponsored show will feature five Allbreed, one Specialty and six Household Pet rings. Don’t miss the kitty costume contest! Takes place at Lenexa Community Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Learn more here.
March 12-13: Two CFA Allbreed Cat Shows
Crab & Mallet Cat Club presents two CFA shows – each featuring four Allbreed, two Speciality, six Household Pet and six Veteran rings. Takes place at the 4-H Building at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. Learn more here.
March 18-20: Super Pet Expo
Welcome to this pet lover’s dream weekend in Chantilly, Virginia. The expo features exciting edutainment for pet lovers; lots of shopping; adoptions; and a TICA-sponsored cat show. Takes place at the Dulles Expo Center. Learn more here.
March 18-20: Mid-Atlantic Cat Show
This TICA-sponsored show is in conjunction with the Super Pet Expo at Dulles Expo Center and presented by the United Cat Club. It will feature 20 alternative format rings. Learn more here.
19: The Community Cats Podcast – TNR
Be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood by checking out The Community Cats Podcast’s webinar “Trapper Tips & Tricks,” presented by Neighborhood Cats. Drawing from more than 20 years’ experience working with feral cats, the Neighborhood Cats group has put together their favorite ways of catching even the most wily felines. You’re bound to learn something new that will help with your trapping success. The webinar takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. (EST). The event is free, but you must register. Learn more here.
March 19-20: For the Love of Cats 10-Year Anniversary Cat Show
Sponsored by TICA and presented by Econo Cat Club, this show will feature 12 rings, Allbreed Congress (Sunday) and Junior Exhibitor Ring (Sunday). Takes place at Adams County Fairgrounds in Brighton, Colorado. Learn more here.
March 19-20: CFA Allbreed Cat Show
Presented by Cat Spring Irregulars and The Bengal Alliance, this 10-ring back-to-back allbreed cat show takes place in Muncie, Indiana. Learn more here.
March 19-20: Two CFA Allbreed Cat Shows
Coastal Paws Cat Club presents two CFA shows – each featuring four Allbreed, two Specialty, six Household Pet and Agility rings. Takes place at the Holshouser Building on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Learn more here.
March 19-20: March Madness Cat Show
Presented by CFA Northwest Region, this show will feature Championship, Premiership, Kittens, Veterans and Household Pets. Takes place at the Linn County Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon. Learn more here.
March 20-26: National Poison Prevention Week
This week focuses on educating pet parents on what can poison their pets, identifying the signs of poisoning and how to prevent it. It’s a good time to remember the springtime dangers of poisonous materials like plants, herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides. The ASCPCA lists many household products, foods and plants that can be toxic to pets. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control website for information on how to keep your pet safe.
March 26: Cats KC Cat Show
Presented by Cats KC, this CFA show takes place at the 4-H Building, Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. Come see 150 cats compete in five Allbreed rings and one Specialty ring. Learn more here.
March 26: A Country Fair Cat Show
Presented by the Los Colores Cat Club, this CFA-sponsored show will feature 150 purebreds and household pets. Takes place at the Palm Springs Leisure Center in Palm Springs, California. Learn more here.
March 26-27: 44th Annual Springtime in Tennessee Cat Show
This CFA-sponsored show presented by Tennessee Valley Cat Fanciers features seven Allbreed and three Specialty rings, plus Double Agility. Takes place at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. Learn more here.
March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
We know – EVERY day should be Respect Your Cat Day. But today is a great day to celebrate you and your feline friend – and acknowledge all the “hard work” your cat puts into being your loyal best friend.