Can someone please enlighten us? We were just told that HHP cats entered for shows can be substituted just before vetting in by paying a substitution fee. Is that true? The recently concluded catshow was our 3rd experience. We were not told that this can be done. Even at the last 2 shows, when we wanted to change a cat because the cat was not in tip-top condition for the show, we were told to substitute it with one of similar appearance. We were not told that we could actually substitute it with a totally different one (with different markings, colour, sex and owner) just by paying money. Someone who is in the know, please make known the "rules" clearly to us for future reference.

If what we were told is true, what is the point of filling in the details of the cats? Just to fill up the programme book? If that's the case, anyone can just register any cats and make the change on the actual day. How I wish I had known this "rule" for the recently concluded show. I would certainly had made the change for one of my cats who was eliminated in all the 4 rings because he was not in show condition, but we followed strictly by the book and went ahead to show him.

It's very strange that these "rules" (which I feel are very flexible to suit the occasion) are not made known to every potential entrant. Any more "surprises" or "goodies" that we should know for future catshows? Please let us know now so that we can also reap the benefits. At least, now we know that we can just swap cats on the show day itself!