WHITBY — The Motor City Cat Club is celebrating its 41st birthday at the Whitby Curling Club — and club member and breeder, Cheryl Metcalfe, is sure it won’t disappoint.
“It’s like Toddlers and Tiaras but for cats,” says Metcalfe. “It’s also a really good way to learn about cats.”
The club promotes the breeding of purebred cats and the showing, education and promotion of well-being for all cats, including household pets.
The event will be hosted Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The club will be hosting its 62nd and 63rd cat shows, including pedigree and house cats. There will also be a special junior exhibitor class for ages five to 16 on Saturday.
“It’s also a fun social event for the breeders, we love talking about our cats,” Metcalfe adds with a laugh.
Multiple vendors will also be selling products ranging from clothing, cat toys, scented melting wax, and more. This year, the Humane Society of Durham Region will be among vendors selling raffle tickets to raise money for its organization.
“It’s the first time since I’ve been here that we had the humane society,” says Metcalfe. “It’s important the public not just learn about the purebreds, but the rescues.”
President of the Motor City Cat Club, Jan Coburn, says the event is being “heavily promoted” and expects a turnout of around 300 to 500 people.
To put on an event of this scale, Coburn relies on the club’s members, the media, vendors and sponsors to make it all happen.
“It’s a heck of a lot of hard work, but we love it,” says Coburn. “We hope the public will come out and enjoy it.”
Admission costs are $8 for adults (13 and up), $5 for seniors and children, and $20 for families including two adults and two children. The club is located at 815 Brock St. N. in Whitby.
“Come out, meet the breeders and meet the cats,” urges Metcalfe. “It’s a hoot!”
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