Hidden Paw Cat Club
www.hiddenpawcatclub.org
Presents
“A Walk on the Wild Side”
An American Cat Fanciers Association, Inc. Show
Our Seventh Allbreed Championship and Household Pet Cat Show
Held in conjunction with the World of Pets Pet Expo
The Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium MD
January 30-31, 2016
Saturday
Sunday
AM
Dorie Eckhard AB
Doug Blackmore AB
PM
Vicky Merrill (CFF) AB
Dona St. Hillaire SP
AM
Judy Eastwood AB
Ron Summers AB
PM
Susan Sanderlin-Berry AB
Debra Isidorio (CFF) AB
Show Manager
Entry Clerk
Joseph Pitt
5 Park Place, Annapolis MD 21401
Phone: 443-624-5063
email: joseph.pitt@gmail.com
Joseph Pitt
5 Park Place, Annapolis MD 21401
Phone: 443-624-5063
No calls after 9 PM eastern
email: joseph.pitt@gmail.com
Enter online: http://eclerkshows.com
Special Early Bird Entry! 3 entries for $135, includes ½ a double cage
Payment MUST be received by December 15, 2015 – entries must be received by closing date of show
There will be one additional non-sanctioned household pet ring with a guest judge. Top 10
prizes in this ring will be Cat Trees!
Entry fee is $15.00 for cats belonging to exhibitors in the ACFA show
This ring will be judged Sunday.
Closing Date: January 23, 2016 Midnight CST
ALL BENGALS, KORATS, PIXIBOBS, SINGAPURAS AND NBC’S MUST HAVE A REGISTRATION
NUMBER PRIOR TO ENTERING THE SHOW!
Show Hall: Maryland State Fairgrounds, Cow Palace, Timonium MD. A map & directions will be sent with your
confirmation. Directions can also be found here: http://www.worldofpets.org/MDdirections.htm
Motels: Show hotel: La Quinta Inn & Suites Baltimore North. 4 Philadelphia Ct, Baltimore (Rosedale), MD 21237
Phone: 410-574-8100. Use code ACFAC4 to get the ACFA rate. There are several other hotels in the area that
allow pets. One option is the Red Roof Inn, 111 West Timonium Road, Lutherville-Timonium MD 21093 Ph 410666-0380.Use rate code VP 611949 (World of Pets Expo code)
Flying in: The closest airport is Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The show hall is
approximately 25 miles from the airport.
Hours: Check-in will be from 9:00-9:30 Saturday with judging beginning at 10:00 AM. Sunday check in will
begin at 9:30AM with judging beginning at 10:30 AM. Exhibitors will be marked absent if not checked in on time.
Exhibitors must be present to claim all final awards unless prior permission has been received from the show
manager. Published hours for spectators are 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, and 10:00AM to 5:00 PM Sunday.
Rules: This show will be run strictly according to the show rules of the American Cat Fanciers Association, Inc. It
is the responsibility of each exhibitor to know the show rules. A copy of the show rules is available from ACFA
Central Office, PO Box 1949, Nixa MO 65174-1949, ph: 417-725-1530 or on the web at www.acfacats.com. This
show will be scored for ACFA Inter-American and Regional awards. Ribbons/Rosettes will be awarded in all rings.
ALL OPEN CATS ARE REQUIRED TO TRANSFER TO CHAMPIONSHIP BY THE END OF SHOW ON
SATURDAY! NO EXCEPTIONS, ACCORDING TO ACFA, INC. RULES.
Important: It is recommended that all entries be fully immunized against feline enteritis, rhinotracheitis and calici
viruses. Maryland state law requires all cats to be immunized against rabies. Any entry from a household where
there has been a contagious illness within 21 days of the opening day of the show will be prohibited. A veterinarian
will be on call 24 hours. If the show committee deems it necessary to call a veterinarian, the exhibitor will be
responsible for all charges. Please trim claws before judging.
** All cats in the show hall must be free of fleas, ear mites, fungus, and show no sign of contagious disease, illness
or neglect.
Sales Cages: Available for exhibitors only. Kittens entered in the show or for sale must be at least 4 months old, be
able to show proof of age and be owned by the exhibitor. No cats or kittens may be benched or sold from carriers
under the benching area or from the parking area. No non-pedigree cat or kitten may be sold or given away at the
show.
Novice Exhibitors: Please bring your cat in a secure carrier. Bring your own litter pans, food & water dishes and
coverings for the top, bottom, back and sides of your benching cage. A single cage comes with each entry and
measures approximately 22x22x22, extra space is available – see summary form. Litter will be provided.
Clerks: Ring clerks are needed! Clerks will be paid $50.00 for both days plus lunch. Do not deduct from fees,
clerks will be chosen based upon experience. Please indicate on the summary sheet if you will be available to clerk.
** This show is for the display and competition of cats. With respect to the enjoyment of our exhibitors, judges,
clerks, vendors and spectators, and the health and welfare of our cats, we retain the right to refuse any entry. Well
behaved children are always welcome and encouraged to participate.
There will be many full service vendors at this show. In addition, there will be vendors of all kinds of pet related
products. For more info the vendors and events at the World of Pets Pet Expo, please visit their website:
http://www.worldofpets.org/
Closing date: January 23, 2016 Midnight CST
SUMMARY SHEET
Please complete and mail check payable to HIDDEN PAW CAT CLUB with signed ACFA Entry Form
and to the Entry Clerk. All fees must accompany early bird entries. Return check charge, $30. $15
Surcharge for entries paid at door.
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Description
Fee
Total
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Early Bird Entries: Early bird received by December 20, 2013
Early Bird: 3 entries and extra 1/2 cage
$135
Early Bird: 2 entries
$95
Regular Entries
First entry/both days includes catalogue
$55
Second entry/ both days (same owner)
$50
Third entry and more/ both days (same owner)
$45
First entry / one day/ includes 1 catalog
$35
Additional one day entries (each) (same owner)
$30
Double Sales Cage (4 kittens/2 Cat in the spot)
$30
This show is attended by thousands of people and is a great venue for
selling kittens and retired adults. In the past almost all were placed
NBC entries
$35
Extra 1/2 cage. (must purchase if entering only 1 cat)
Free with 3rd, 5th, etc. entry
$20
Grooming space (limited availability)
$20
Fun Ring if exhibiting cat in ACFA rings. Open to all kittens (4
months or over) and spayed/neutered adults (8 months or over)
$15
Listing fee for Purebred Adults & Alters not yet registered,
$5
fee is per entry, per day
Advertising in Show Catalog Full page 50.00, Half Page 25.00, Quarter
Page (horizontal or vertical), 15.00 Business card, or Show Flyer 10.00
Please supply MS Word, PDF, jpg or gif file to show manager via email
Donations for judges room, travel expenses, etc. (THANK YOU!)
Ring Sponsor per day
$125
TOTAL ENCLOSED
Please make checks payable to Hidden Paw Cat Club
Dishonored check fee - $30.00
Would you like to clerk for us? ____ Will you be bringing your own cage? ____ How many? ____
Please, do not send entries via certified mail! You will be charged $5.00 per entry if you do!
Thank you!!!
Hidden Paw Cat Club
Presents
“A World of Cats”
Please type your entry forms or print legibly!!
The entry clerk is not responsible for errors in the catalog due to illegible, erroneous or
improperly completed information on your entry forms. The entry clerk may call you collect for
clarifications if necessary. E-mailed entries are welcomed.
Name: __________________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________
Mailing address: __________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________________________
Benching request (one please): ________________________________ Agent: ____________________________
Send confirmation to owner ___ agent ___
All persons who attend the World of Cats Cat Show at the World of Pets Expo, and who bring their pet(s) do so at
their own risk and agree to abide by the rules for safety established by Premier Events, Inc. (PE) and Hidden Paw
Cat Club (ACFA). It is recommended that all entries be fully immunized against feline enteritis, rhinotracheitis and
calici viruses. Maryland state law requires all cats to be immunized against rabies. Any entry from a household
where there has been a contagious illness within 21 days of the opening day of the show will be prohibited. Pet
owners also understand and agree that they are liable for any injury and/or damage to persons and/or property that
may be caused by their pet. Pet owners also understand that PE and ACFA are not responsible for loss of property
and/or injury to persons or pets. PE and ACFA reserve the right to refuse entry to entry to any person or animal for
any cause deemed not in the best interest of the Expo, and/or to have any person or animal removed from the show
site for any cause deemed not in the best interest of the Expo. Pet owners understand and agree that they will abide
by all decisions of PE and ACFA.
THANK YOU FOR ENTERING OUR SHOW!!
Closing date: January 23, 2016