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RULES and REGULATIONS 16. Except as noted below, all pets shown must be owned by
1. Only TWO pets TOTAL in the show per exhibitor. the 4-H’er or his or her immediate family, and must have
2. Only ONE pet per exhibitor in any division. Any animal been so owned for at least the preceding two months.
entered in a division should be entered in all classes within
the division, with the exception of the Promotion division. PROMOTION CLASSES
In the Promotion division, one animal can be entered in See rules under “Promotion Classes” in the general rules and regu-
either Pet Promotion or 4-H Promotion, but not both. An lations 4-H Agricultural Department. A 4-H’er may enter in both
exhibitor can enter both Pet Promotion and 4-H Promotion Class 1 and 2 of Division 7 as long as a different animal is used for
classes as long as different animals are used for each. each class of the Promotion Class.
3. All pets must be able to be handled by the exhibitor. 17. Promotion classes are meant to be fun classes for the par-
Additionally, all dogs, cats, and rabbits must be able to be ticipant and educational to the public. The 4-H members
touched by the judges. and their animal dress in coordinating or complementary
4. All dogs and cats must have a current rabies certificate. costumes. Animals need not be owned by the exhibitor
All poultry, rabbits, equines and livestock must have a self but must meet health regulations for that species to show.
certification form. All poultry must have a certificate of current 18. Costumes to be created by the 4-H’er.
MDA test requirements and be banded. All rabbits MUST be 19. Each exhibitor must prepare a script or narration to accom-
tattooed. The rabbit club has generously offered to tattoo pany his or her exhibit. The script is limited to one page
rabbits free of charge on the last Saturday workday before double space (12 pt.). The Script should promote the
fair. All pets must be vaccinated, as appropriate, according species or 4-H and its connection to the costume’s theme.
to their species. Dogs should be vaccinated for DHLP, Rabies Participants name, age, costume title, and Class (4-H or Pet)
and Parvo; cats should be vaccinated for RCP and Rabies. should appear at top of script. PLEASE NOTE: Scripts that
All equine species require a negative coggins. Copies of all do not adhere to this rule will be adversely affected in the
veterinary health certificates must be presented at time of judging of the entries.
registration. 20. A copy of the script should be emailed to the Superintendent
5. All pets, except dogs, must be confined to appropriate con- prior to Sunday, August 12.
tainers or pet carriers. All dogs must be on a 6 foot leash 21. A hard copy of the script is to be turned in to the
and controlled. No prong collars or Flexi-leashes allowed. Superintendent at check-in time. The script will be read
No costumes except during the Promotion division. aloud by a person designated by the Superintendent as
6. All pets must have access to their own water dishes while the 4-H’er strolls around the ring with his or her animal.
at the show.
7. Cats and dogs must be four months of age or older. Other SPECIAL AWARDS
pets: three months of age or older. 1. The Righter Family offer an award to the overall Champion
8. Judging: 30% Health and Condition (coat, skin, eyes, weight, Prettiest Companion Pet.
etc.); 20% Disposition, 20% Personality; 20% Appropriateness 2. Dr. Patrick K. Skipton offers an award to the overall
of age of 4-H’er; and 10% Individual Class specifications Champion, Prettiest Pet.
(see classes listed below). 3. Locust Springs Grooming offer an award to the overall
9. Animals competing in other 4-H departments cannot Champion, Best Groomed Pet.
compete in the Pet Department. 4. The Sweet Family offers an award to the 4-H Overall
10. Pet owners will be held responsible for their pet’s conduct Champion of the Promotion Class.
while on the Fairgrounds. 5. The Sapcariu Family offers an award to the overall Champion,
11. Dogs will need a special pass to be allowed through the Best Handled Pet.
Fairground’s gates. Exhibitors are to keep their pass with
them while their dog (s) are on the grounds. Dogs must DIVISION 1: Rabbits
be off grounds by ending time on the dog pass.
12. Any dog requiring a muzzle will not be allowed in the Pet CLASSES
Show. 1. Best Fur or Wool.
13. If a pet bites either a person or animal, it will be immedi- 2. Friendliest.
ately disqualified. The owner must go immediately to the 3. Most Colorful.
Fair Office to file a report and then promptly remove the 4. Longest Ears.
animal from the premises. 5. Wiggliest Nose.
14. Following the Pet Show, pet owners should take their animals
home as soon as possible. If you want to return to the Fair, DIVISION 2: BIRDS (DOMESTIC and POULTRY)
have your hand stamped before leaving for same-day free CLASSES
re-entry. 1. Most Unusual Feathers.
15. Ferrets, wild, non-domesticated, and animals deemed by 2. Most Vocal.
the Superintendent to be inappropriate for use by a child 3. Longest Tail.
as a pet will not be allowed. 4. Most Personality.
5. Most Colorful Head.