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Butler County Junior Fair Section
142 2025 Butler County Fair

Department NO. 650: Pocket Pets
Þ All animals must be owned by May 1st of the current year.
Pet Rabbits/Cats/ Guinea Pigs/ Þ All exhibitors are responsible for their animals at the judging
and must be prepared to present their animals to the judge
Hamsters/Gerbils/Mice/Rats/ on the table.

Poultry/Rabbits/Self-Determined Þ Members must exhibit a poster about their project to leave
on display in the Youth Exhibit Building
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Animals
Þ Awards will be given on Sunday, July 20 2025 at the Multi-
purpose Building
Rules Governing This Department:
#215 – Guinea Pig I (9 years and older)
Please Read All Rules Carefully Description:
Start with one animal. Learn to feed, care and manage
A. Fair Dress Code: guinea pigs. Raise one litter if possible. Complete mem-
ber project guide. Bring an exhibit or poster from one
· Pants or Capri’s; long- sleeved shirt and/or area.
lab coat (shirts must be collared and buttoned Requirements:
appropriately); closed toe shoes. Bring one or two guinea pigs to judging; exhibit fair
B. Pre-Fair Dress Code: poster.
· Long pants (jeans or dress pants), skirt or #220 – Pocket Pals Project Book
dress, and collared shirts, buttoned appropri- *Complete member project guide. Bring an
exhibit or poster from one area. (gerbils,
ately.
hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets,
* 5 Points will be deducted if dress hedge hogs)
code is not met. #227 Pet Rabbit
*Members will participate in judging on Tuesday

Cats: 9 Years & Older
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July 15 , one week prior to the fair at the Small Animal-
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*Awards will be on Sunday July 20 , 2025 @ the Awards judging contest. Participants must bring a rabbit(s) and a
Ceremony Located in the Event Center poster to judging. Pet rabbits must be healthy and show
no signs of aggression. Pet rabbits are not exhibited at
Þ All exhibitors must be enrolled in the 4-H Cat Project. the fair. Small Animal Record Book (214R) and Small Ani-
Þ Cats must show at the pre-judging unless they are in mal Resource Book (220R) recommended.
season. Cats will not be on display at the fair. Requirements:
Bring small animal to judging; exhibit a poster during fair
Þ Cats must have certification of rabies and distemper week
inoculation.
#230 Pet Pals
Þ Exhibitors must make something to go along with * For judging, members can bring in your pet
their cat project or a poster and exhibit this item in the (must be on a leash or in a cage). Please
Small Animal Building in a booth during the fair. bring in your PetPals activities and accom-
Bring project book and be able to answer questions plishments records along with a poster or a
about the project. scrapbook.
Þ Cats must be on a harness or collar and leash or in a
cage at all times on the Fairgrounds.
#216 Cat 1 – Purrfect Pals – beginning level

#217 Cat 2 – Climbing Up – intermediate levels

#218 Cat 3 – Leaping Forward – advanced
#214R – Small Animal Record Book – Please order this
book to keep records of your cat project.

Description:
Learn about the history of cats, feeding, watering, and
caring for an animal. Make a carrying case, scratching
post or some other toy for your pet.
Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Reptiles & Amphibians
Pocket Pets-Mouse, Rat, Gerbils, Pet Rabbits

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* Show: Monday July 14 2025 9:00 a.m. in the
Event Center
¨ Members will bring their project in for judging and leave
only the exhibit item for display during the week of the fair.