Pet Animal project

2027 clay county only project (not eligible for State fair)

Project requirements:

  • The only animals eligible for Pet Animal exhibition are those that do not qualify to be shown in any other category. For example: goats, chickens, ducks, cows, cats, dogs, sheep, pigs, horses or rabbits cannot be shown in the Pet Animal category.
    • Examples of what can be shown: fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, snakes, reptiles, spiders, sugar gliders, etc.
  • Read and study the 4-H Small Animal project manual and other material you may find.
  • Select and care for a small animal. You may select and raise a different animal each year.
  • Pet animals will be brought to the fair only on the day of their show.
  • A 4-H member may enter and show a maximum of 2 pets in the 4-H pet show.

Exhibit one of the following:

  • Female (any age)
  • Male (any age)
  • Pair of young animals
  • Equipment made by member (open to those 4-H’ers 13 or older with 2 or more years of experience in this project