UPCOMING EVENTS
Cat Happenings from Around the World
Catstravagaza Events
July 13, 2025, Surrey, UK
Jul 19-20, 2025, Belfast, Northern Ireland
See link for more dates through December 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.
Online Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Day Webinar
July 19, 2025, 10am-5pm EDT
The Online Feline Leukemia Day is a one-day event dedicated to supporting cats affected by feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus that impacts a cat’s immune system and makes them more vulnerable to illness. Although FeLV is often misunderstood, many cats with the virus can live fulfilling, happy lives with proper care and support.
Designed for caregivers, pet parents, animal shelter staff, and veterinarians who care for these special kitties, the event will offer insights into the latest advancements in FeLV treatment and diagnosis, along with best practices for managing FeLV-positive cats in shelter settings.
Learn more Here.
Return-to-Home Online Workshop
July 30, 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.
New York Cat Film Festival
August 9, Springfield, MO
See link for all 2025 locations.
The NY Cat Film Festival™ explores through film the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains.
A portion of every ticket goes to a local animal welfare non-profit, bringing community awareness and support for the needs of local kitties.
Read more Here.
Pop Cat Festival
Aug 16-17, 2025 Austin, TX
September 6-7, 2025, Hillsboro, OR
POP Cats events celebrate cats and aim to spark interest in animal welfare among the general public. Each event takes place in partnership with local cat rescue groups. Events also include a large number of vendors selling cat products and bling.
Read more Here.
Online TNR Training
September 13, 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.
Surrender Prevention Online Training
September 17, 2025
As a Surrender Prevention Specialist, you may be the difference between a cat losing her home and staying in her home.
Dr. Rachel Geller shares her wisdom about how to help new cat guardians keep their new furball in their home. She’ll cover how to empathize with cat owners, work around their limitations (financial, time, patience), and tackle the 3 most common reasons for surrender. EST. $10 donation/fee.
To sign up for the training, 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 23-25, 2025, Indianapolis, IN
In-person and virtual options
Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) annual conference includes workshops, networking, swag bags, and the annual awards banquet. There will be a Virtual CWA Conference option, with two full days of workshops, for those unable to attend in person. Both live and virtual attendees will have access to recordings of all the sessions for 30 days after the conference.
See more 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.
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.
Community Cats Online Training
Ongoing
Community Cats is a go-to site that offers a podcast, blog, grants, a mentoring program, online conferences, networking, and sharing opportunities.
Community Cats collaborate with other established organizations (including Neighborhood Cats) to offer free or low-cost training in best-practice methods so people can help cats in their own communities.
See upcoming workshops and access past trainings Here.
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