It is a well known fact that people don't own cats; cats own people!
The feline species warms your heart with a gentle purr, cuddles on your lap when it wants to and will do neither when you ask it to.
It is their way of showing their pets (owners) just who's who.
However, it would appear that Tuesday morning seven beautiful cats agreed, just for one day, to let their pets run the show, the 4-H Cat Show.

Pictures by Nila Smith

Carter Robison and Bella took the plaque for best kitten.

Alaina Tibbs and Bear, who is a very fine outdoor kitty, took home the plaque for the best of the outdoor cat class

This soft grey feline is Pepper. She came to the show with Ashley Zinser and won a plaque for the best indoor kitty.

Kourtney Wilham (left) and Amy Howe were ribbon winners.

Amy Howe watches and learns as the judge examines her cat.

Also winning ribbon awards were Tiffany Stewart (left) and Kelsy Wilham.

So what did the kitties think of the day? Well, this sweet yellow said that it was something that just has to be tolerated. After all, the kids are what matter.

And this beautiful black answered the question in just a few short words... "Do I look like I'm smiling?"

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