Hidden Paw Cat Club
www.hiddenpawcatclub.org
Presents
“A Presidential Inauguration Ball”
An American Cat Fanciers Association, Inc. Show
Our Fifth Allbreed Championship and Household Pet Cat Show
Held in conjunction with the World of Pets Pet Expo
The Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium MD
January 26-27, 2013
Saturday
Dorie Eckhart - AB
Pat Steckman – AB
Heather MacDougall – SP
Dona St.Hillaire – SP
Sunday
Ron Summers – AB
Maureen Krzeszewski – AB
Elaine Gleason (CCA) – AB
Robert Gleason (CCA) – AB
Show Manager
Entry Clerk
Joseph Pitt
3260 Fortier Lookout
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
443-624-5063
email: joseph.pitt@gmail.com
Joseph Pitt
3260 Fortier Lookout
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
443-624-5063
email: joseph.pitt@gmail.com
No calls after 9 PM EST
Enter online:
http://eclerkshows.com
Win a Cat Tree!
Sunday there will be an additional non-sanctioned ring with a guest judge.
Top 10 prizes in this ring will be Colora Mills Cat Trees!
Open to all kittens (4 months or over) and spayed/neutered adults (8 months or over)
Closing Date: January 20, 2013
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.shtml
Motels: La Quinta Inn & Suites Baltimore North. 4 Philadelphia Ct, Baltimore, MD 21237
Phone: 410-574-8100. Use code ACFAC4 to get the special ACFA rate. There are several other hotels in the area
that allow pets. One option is the Red Roof Inn, 111 West Timonium Road, Timonium MD 21093 Ph 410-6660380.Use rate code VP 611949 (World of Pets Expo code)
Flying in: The closest airport is Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport. 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 also
begin at 9:30AM with judging beginning at 10:00 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 – 4:00 PM Saturday, and 10:00AM to 4:00 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, 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 except by 501c3 rescue groups/shelters.
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 20, 2013
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.
1st Entry, both days (includes catalog) Closing January 20, 2013
$55.00 ________
2nd Entry, both days, same owner
50.00 ________
3rd and additional entries, same owner
45.00 ________
1st Entry, one day (includes catalog)
35.00 ________
Additional one day entries, same owner
30.00 ________
Stand Alone Non-Sanctioned HHP Ring (Sunday) 1st entry (not in ACFA show)
25.00 ________
Stand Alone Non-Sanctioned HHP Ring (Sunday) Add’l entries
$15.00 x _____ = ________
Stand Alone Non-Sanctioned HHP Ring (Sunday) if exhibiting in ACFA rings
ACFA Listing Fee for Purebred Adults & Alters not yet registered,
fee is per entry, per day
15.00 ________
$5.00 x _____ = ________
Extra half cage (must purchase if entering only 1 cat)
20.00 ________
Only $5 with 3rd, 5th, etc entry
5.00 ________
Double sales cage (22x22x45)
30.00 ________
Grooming space (if space allows)
20.00 ________
Advertising: Show Catalog (8½ x 11) Full page 50.00 Half Page 25.00
Quarter Page (horizontal or vertical) 15.00 Business card 10.00
Special for show flyers or club announcements: 10.00
________
Please have camera ready black & white ads to the entry clerk or show manager
by the closing date.
________
Donation/RING SPONSOR $125.00 – THANK YOU in advance!
________
Total Due
________
Please make checks payable to Hidden Paw Cat Club
Dishonored check fee - $25.00
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!!!
Mail to
Hidden Paw Cat club
3260 Fortier Lookout
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Hidden Paw Cat Club
Presents
“A Presidential Inauguration Ball”
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 20, 2013
Hidden Paw Cat Club
Presents
“A Presidential Inauguration Ball”
“Fun Ring”
To be judged on Sunday, January 27, 2013
Top 10 prizes in this ring will be Colora Mills Cat Trees!
Open to all HHP or pedigree kittens (4-8 months) and spayed/neutered adults (over 8 months).
Please complete below and return with check or money order payable to Hidden Paw Cat Club
for $25.00 for the first cat and $15 for each additional cat.
Mail to: Joseph Pitt, 3260 Fortier Lookout, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
P: 443-624-5063 Email: joseph.pitt@gmail.com No calls after 9 PM
Make checks payable to Hidden Paw Cat Club
Owner:
________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________
City:
___________________________ State: _____ Zip: ___________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________
Cat’s Name: _________________________________________________________
Cat’s Color: _________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________
Longhair: _________ Shorthair __________
Male: ________________
Neutered: ______________
Female: ______________
Spayed:
______________
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.