UPCOMING EVENTS
Cat Happenings from Around the World
The International Cat Video Fest 2025
In hundreds of locations beginning in August!
CatVideoFest is a 75-minute compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.
For locations and tickets, go Here.
Return-to-Field: Saving the Lives of Community Cats Certification Workshop
October 25, 2025
Join this TNR Program Management Training presented by Neighborhood Cats. You’ll learn how Return-to-Field (RTF) programs are saving the lives of healthy community cats once at risk in shelters. This session covers RTF policies, implementation, combining RTF with TNR, and addressing common controversies—plus you’ll earn a digital certificate after passing a brief test!
Learn more Here.
Catstravagaza Events
EDINBURGH – UNITED KINGDOM October 4, 2025
BOGOTA – COLOMBIA Nov 1 – Nov 2, 2025
The “Loving Cats Worldwide” cat show and exhibits. pedigree and household pets compete for the ultimate prizes of Best Kitten, Best Cat, Best Alter and Best Household Pet Kitten and Best Household Pet.
For tickets or to enter your cat in the show, go Here.
Cat Fanciers Association International Show and Expo
October 11-12, 2025, Cleveland, OH
This year’s show features a full line-up of entertainment, education, and cat celebrities. Tickets go on sale March 1.
The International Exposition Center
1I-X Center Drive
Cleveland, Ohio USA
See more Here.
Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) Annual Conference
October 24-25, 2025, Indianapolis, IN
Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) annual conference is “Live in 2025,” and includes workshops, fun networking events, the annual awards banquet, and free admission to the Indy Cat Show. There’s also a Virtual CWA Conference option, with two full days of workshops, for those unable to attend in person. All attendees will have access to workshop session recordings for 30 days after the conference.
Join cat-loving journalists, novelists, social media personalities, artists, illustrators, photographers, shelter workers, vets, vet techs, and more! Read about the details Here.
Indy Cat Club and Cat Show
October 25, 2025, Danville, IN
Cat enthusiasts from all over gather at this Cat Fanciers’ Association club event to showcase their beloved feline companions. With a variety of cat breeds on display, visitors can marvel at the diversity of these elegant creatures, each exuding their unique personalities and traits.
Hendricks County Fairgrounds
1900 East Main Street
Danville, Indiana USA
10am to 5pm
See more Here.
Online TNR Certification Workshop
October 25, 2025
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? In this workshop, expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. They cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. The session is 2.5 hours, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
Sign up for the TNR webinar Here. You can also catch recordings of previous episodes on their site Here.
The Virginia Cat Festival
November 1-2, 2025
The 2025 Virginia Cat Festival will take place in Williamsburg and will feature cat-themed activities, workshops facilitated by cat experts and advocates, and cat adoptions coordinated by a local animal shelter.
See more Here.
Assoc. for Animal Welfare Advancement Conference
Atlanta, GA, USA
November 2-6, 2025
Skill-building content tailored for intermediate and advanced animal welfare professionals. With 4 general sessions and 20 workshops across 4 key focus areas, you’ll leave with practical tools, fresh insights, and new strategies to bring back to your organization.
Conference Tracks:
- Collaborative & Strategic Leadership
- Communications & Marketing
- Fundraising
- Strategic Workforces
See more Here.
Return-to-Home Online Workshop
November 12, 2025
Too many stray cats in shelters are seen as unwanted, when in reality, many have families desperately searching for them. What if we could change the way we approach lost cats and make reunions the norm instead of the exception?
Join this virtual workshop and learn how to:
- Implement simple, effective strategies to reunite lost cats with their families
- Support owners searching for their missing pets
- Reduce shelter intake without overburdening staff and volunteers
Earn a certificate of completion and gain access to an exclusive Facebook group for networking with fellow cat advocates. Presented by Corinne Bourgoin (MSPCA). Session duration is 1.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
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