On the morning of November 2nd, the WCF World Show - Global Cat Championship - took place in Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of many adorable cats from around the world .
Ms. Takfoka (from Thailand) and her pet Nemo are excited to come to Vietnam and connect with other people who share a passion for pet care - Photo: THANH HIEP
The competition, organized by the Vietnam Animal Protection Association - Vietnam Cat Association, took place over two days, November 2nd and 3rd, aiming to find the cats that would win the titles of World Champion and World Master.
Besides the participation of more than 50 domestic cat breeds, there were also 30 cats from abroad with diverse breeds, including many cats that have achieved international titles.
This prestigious "cat beauty pageant" not only promotes the development of professional breeding but also serves as a platform to spread a message of love for animals to the community.
At the same time, it also conveys the message that cats will become companion animals, helping to heal and nurture the souls of future generations; ensuring biosafety when keeping cats in urban areas.
The judges meticulously examine the "contestants" before scoring them - Photo: THANH HIEP
This year's judging panel includes individuals from countries such as Germany, Latvia, and the Netherlands. In this pet contest, cats of the same breed will compete against each other to find the most beautiful cat. Then, the most beautiful cats from each breed will compete again to find the most beautiful cat (likened to finding the queen of queens).
Cat evaluation criteria are based on appearance, health, and friendliness, conforming to international standards.
Naomi (Thai nationality, valued at $70,000), the cat dubbed "the ugliest cat in the world," came to Ho Chi Minh City to "win" the international cat beauty pageant with her ugliness. Naomi is famous on social media for her humor, ugly but adorable expressions - Photo: YEN CHAU
Bringing her over one-year-old Ragdoll cat named Soup to the competition for the first time, Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Lan (25 years old, residing in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City) said that before the competition, the cat was taken to a pet spa for grooming, care, and training in preparation for the show.
"I have three cats, but Soup is more outgoing than the other two, so I bring her along. I mainly go to shows for fun and to learn more about different cat breeds, as well as to gain experience and learn useful things from others about feeding and care to apply to my three 'children'."
Whether I win an award or not is irrelevant, because I just want to come and learn and network with people," Lan shared.
Here are some photos from the "International Cat Beauty Pageant":
Mr. Phuong Chi Vinh (District 8) and his cat, Beo, participated in the competition. Last year, Beo won first place in the "Kitten" and "The Best General" categories. This year, he hopes to win even more prizes. - Photo: THANH HIEP
Hundreds of people from many countries came to Vietnam to attend the 2024 Miss Cat pageant - Photo: THANH HIEP
Many kittens are groomed, trained, and carefully cared for by their owners in preparation for the competition - Photo: THANH HIEP
Mr. Jürgen Trautmann (German) - diamond judge - instructs contestants on how to care for their pets to ensure optimal health - Photo: THANH HIEP
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc My, chairman of the Vietnam Animal Protection Association, shared that the association is researching the establishment of centers for sheltering abandoned animals to care for pets left behind in society. - Photo: THANH HIEP
Numerous stalls from businesses specializing in pet care provide pet owners with more options for caring for their beloved pets - Photo: THANH HIEP
At the event, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc My, president of the Vietnam Animal Protection Association, said he highly appreciated the activities of the Vietnam Cat Association over the past years and hoped that the event would contribute to the development of the pet industry in Vietnam.
"Furthermore, I also want to remind you that in addition to organizing large-scale events for beautiful cats, we must not forget that there are thousands of cats out there who are desperately lacking love, protection, and care."
"The Vietnam Animal Protection Association is also making calculations and developing plans to organize shelters for abandoned cats, creating conditions to care for cats left out in society," Mr. My said.
Training a cat to compete in a beauty pageant.Source: https://tuoitre.vn/meo-di-thi-hoa-hau-quoc-te-co-ca-chu-meo-xau-nhat-the-gioi-gia-70-000-usd-20241102161839515.htm
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