Catstravanga White Plains - A Cat Lover's Weekend!

I love a good cat show and convention, and here on the blog, I’ve written about several that I have attended. I hadn’t attended one since July 2019 when I met up with some of my best cat-blogging friends for a weekend in Chicago. When I heard that Loving Cats Worldwide was having a show in my county, complete with a Shopping Village and Rescue Alley, I knew I had to go. I was granted a press pass to the event, and I went to enjoy a day surrounded by people who love cats as much as I do.

The Shopping Village

As soon as I walked in I felt I was back where I belonged – immersed in the cat world. Catstravanganza has something for everyone. I started by making my rounds through the shopping village. The vendors were fantastic, and there were many cat-themed items, including slippers, socks, kitchenware, art, clothing, purses and much more.

And of course, there were plenty of items to bring home to your favorite feline.

Several local rescues were on site, including Cat Assistance, FURRR 911, Katie’s Kats Island Rescue, Meowsquad, Only Mine Coons Rescue, Rock n’ Rescue, and SPCA of Westchester. The rescue area was packed with people so I couldn’t get photos of the cats available for adoption. And I didn’t want to get in the way of cats finding their forever families. I did have the opportunity to speak with Maria from Meowsquad. We talked about fostering and she also gave me some great advice on finding a good match for Lexy. Thanks, Maria!

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know my favorite thing about attending cat shows is making connections, which I really missed! I met Dan from Bodega Cats of New York who I knew from Instagram. I hope to write about them on the blog soon.

I also chatted for a while with Janice of Zinzie Pie. Zinzie Pie manufactures the Save My Pet ID Tags. Stay tuned to the blog to learn more about them as well. Janice will be at another show this summer, which I’m hoping to attend.

Rev. Bowen and her team had a mew-morial tree to honor the memory of cats who have transitioned. I tied a yellow ribbon on the tree in honor of Lola.

I plan to connect with Rev. Bowen and share more information about her work with our readers.

The Competition

Cats compete in the Loving Cats World Wide (LCWW) Internation Cat Competition for points to earn titles from Champion to Ultimate Grand Champion. The judges allocate points across different categories depending on the breed. All cats are entered into one of the following categories; Kittens, Juniors, Adults, Alters, Pre-champions, Household Pet Kittens, and Household Pets.

The judges were very engaging with the audience, explaining the cat breed, judging criteria, and what they saw in each cat. I learned a lot! And I loved seeing many beautiful cats.

For a complete list of their 2023-2024 International and Regional winners, click here

LCWW also scheduled presentations on various topics of interest everyone. These included The Cornish Rex Breed, Raw Feeding, and Feral to Family.

Where to Find a Show Near You

Catstravaganza is a worldwide show. Their next stops are the UK, California, and Florida. You can find the full schedule here. Tickets vary depending on the venue and generally run between $21 – $25. You can upgrade to a Lifetime Superfan Pass Upgrade for $75. With this pass you get access to all events forever, skip the line, priority seating, plus more perks. To purchase tickets click the ticket link on the event page for your city.

About Catstravaganza and Loving Cats Worldwide

Catstravaganza is brought to us by Loving Cats Worldwide, the Meserve Foundation and Dr. Elsey’s. They are a bunch of cat-crazed individuals doing their part to increase the visibility of all cats. They’re driven to support the rescue and rehoming of cats and to educate on proper cat ownership.

Loving Cats Worldwide is a groundbreaking Independent Cat Organization that aims to increase the visibility of all cats, educating everyone to do their part with the overwhelming rescue situation, preserving our breeds and protecting our ethical breeders, all the while organizing ground-breaking interactive Cat Extravaganzas in a city near you.

I had a fabulous time at the show! Not only did I start connecting with brands and other cat lovers, I ran into my holistic vet, Dr. Wilson of Integrative Mobile Veterinary Care. Dr. Wilson treated Lola for several months at home before she passed. I will be forever grateful to her for everything she did for us.

Have you ever been to a cat show? I’d love to hear about it in the comments. And if you can catch a Catstravaganza show I’d love to hear about that, too.

Dawn

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