Everpaw Exotics & Persians

06/17/2026

I’ll be at the show! Stop by and say hello if you’ll be there 🤗

Come See Amazing Cats 😻❤️🎉 at the PURR-FECT CEDAR RAPIDS Cat Show & AGILITY Contest June 20-21!
🐈 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝟯𝟱 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦!

～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 ～
👪 This is a 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬-𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 that is fun for all ages!
🏆 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 cats and kittens compete for Best in Show IN EACH of the 5 separate JUDGING RINGS, each day!
👗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 around lunchtime! It is always a big crowd-pleaser, showcasing fancy cats in costumes! The contest is for cats that are entered in the show.
🐈 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 Watch fast cats navigate an exciting agility course! Some of the fastest cats from the Cat Fancier's Association will participate in the agility course hourly, both days during show hours.
🛒 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 We will have a cat-related vendors with unique cat beds, toys, cat trees, and much more.

～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 ～
Saturday, June 20th • 8:00AM to 3:30PM
Sunday, June 20th • 8:00AM to 3:30PM

～ 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Center
350 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8sfH3vF1Cfa87P7P7
Self-parking Garage $15 per day

~ 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash • Adults $15 • Seniors (65+) $10 Children 4-12 $10 • Children 3 & under free

Come see up to 150 purebred and household pet cats compete for top cat in different judging rings throughout the day. Meet Maine C**n Cats, Siberians, Persians, Siamese, Devon Rex, Ragdolls, Bengals, and up to 30 other breeds!

Unlike dog shows, each breed is shown in 3 classes, kittens, championship, and premiership at different times. All the cats and kittens are required to be there all day, each day. Lots to see!
The costume contest is on at lunchtime, not to be missed.

You can sit and watch cats on the judging table, or walk around and visit with the cats between judging. No matter what time you arrive you’re bound to see your favorite breed being judged.

𝙈𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘼𝙂𝙀 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨!

🙋 𝗙𝗔𝗤’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄❓
💵 𝘿𝙤 𝙄 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Please bring cash, credit card, or debit card for admission, and be aware that some vendors do not accept credit cards.
🎫 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets can be purchased at the door.
💸 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬?
Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash • Adults $15 • Seniors (65+) $10 Children 4-12 $10 • Children 3 & under free
🐈 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙩? Some of the cats in the show may be petted. Always ask permission first, and always sanitize between cats. There may even be some cats that will be "Pet Me Cats" and these cats just love to be petted so be sure to look for them!
🐾 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜 (𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙝, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧)? No, only cats pre-registered may enter the show. Our association has rules requiring specific vaccinations, health checks, etc. that cannot be investigated or enforced onto spectators’ cats. It is as much for your cat's safety as those competing cats.
⌚ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? If you arrive by 10 AM, you'll have plenty of time to see everything in a couple of hours. Of course, you can always spend more time if you want to! Judging is a continuous format all day. All judges see all of the cats entered. Each judge hosts their own mini-show. There is no overall best of the best.
📗 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Here's the spectator guide to download and read about before you get to the show!https://cfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CFA-Spectator-Guide.pdf
📷 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨? Photography is permitted but please ask permission first if using a flash or if your camera makes noise when taking a picture. It may scare some cats.
🐱‍👤 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙮 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We will have a cat-related vendor with unique cat beds and toys.
😽 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚? Some exhibitors may have kittens or adults for sale. Sometimes these cats will have come to the show, but others may be waiting at home to find their perfect home. Look for signs that read Cats or Kittens for sale. Please note that all kittens must be 4 months old to be in the show hall.
🍴 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚? People food will be available! The hotel will have a concession stand on location for lunch!
⌛ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We recommend planning to arrive at least two hours before the end of the show so you can have time to see everything.
😸 𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚? Have fun! If you have questions, please ask the exhibitors. Some judges will explain what they're looking for throughout their process. There are several of them all judging at once, so find one that you enjoy best from a handling or speaking perspective and have a seat.

～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 ～
Saturday, June 20th • 8:00AM to 3:30PM
Sunday, June 20th • 8:00AM to 3:30PM

～ 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Center
350 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8sfH3vF1Cfa87P7P7
Self-parking Garage $15 per day

~ 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash • Adults $15 • Seniors (65+) $10 Children 4-12 $10 • Children 3 & under free

06/11/2026

🎵 He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. 🎵

Well... unless you’re the one carrying him. 😹

Romeo is built like a linebacker and weighs a hefty 13 lbs (6kg) yet he still demands to be a lap cat.

He may take up a little extra space, and his head butts could do some serious damage… but I wouldn’t have him any other way. 🖤🩶

06/07/2026

✨ Spectacular 7 Update! ✨

A few days ago, these precious babies officially crossed the one-month mark! They’re all healthy, thriving, and growing beautifully 😻

Every one of them is developing their own unique personality, but they all share the same sweet, trusting nature and give endless affection.

As you might imagine, getting a group photo of seven busy kittens is no easy task. 🤣

They are starting to wean and soon they will be getting full baths and blow dry, and updates will be less frequent since I don’t want to share pictures of them covered in food.

Just a few more weeks before I begin reaching out to families on my reservation list. Thank you for your patience—it will absolutely be worth the wait for these little fluffballs. ❤️

06/03/2026

Comic X Laurel: parents of Spectacular Seven Litter

05/27/2026

The Spectacular Seven kittens are doing well! They are almost 3 weeks old and are all walking around, playing, and being adorable!

Here is how my process will work for my first pure Persian litter, which has 5 fabulous girls and 2 terrific boys.

First, over the next 4 weeks I will be evaluating which 1 or possibly 2 kittens will stay with my program. Then after I have made my picks, 1 or 2 kittens may be reserved to go to other show breeders to become part of their program. Then after that (around 4-6 weeks from now) I will be reaching out to my reservation list for them to make their picks before finally posting which kittens are available.

Kittens will go home around 16 weeks old, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

My exotic shorthair kittens are all either in their new homes already or have been reserved by those who have been waiting on my reservation list.

I am expecting a few more exotic shorthair litters in 2026. But, I am a small program and do not constantly produce litter after litter, even during kitten season. I only have a handful of litters each year and this Persian litter has been thoughtfully planned for the last year. However, I was not expecting 7 kittens, so this requires more of my time to make sure mama stays healthy and producing milk, and that all the babies are being socialized early… which is why I may be more quiet. But, I hope to share more of my adventures raising the Spectacular Seven!

Thank you all for your well-wishes!! They are doing great!!

Kindly,
Liz

05/12/2026

Spectacular Seven Update!

All 7 kittens are doing well and gaining weight beautifully. I am only stepping in to supplement when it’s necessary, and everyone is being weighed 3-4 times a day to make sure they stay on track.

Correction: There are 5 girls and 2 boys!!! 💕

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 2026 to all the mothers and fur-mothers out there. You are so loved, and I hope you’re enjoying your day. 💕

I have some exciting news to share! My beautiful girl Laurel surprised me in the best way … instead of the five Persian babies I was expecting, she delivered SEVEN. Introducing the Spectacular Seven litter!!

These beautiful Persian babies were born here on Friday. Laurel is doing well, but understandably tired, so I’m stepping in to supplement as needed. With a litter this size, it’s important to make sure everyone is getting what they need. 🙏

I don’t usually share photos or videos when they are this young. There can be a lot of ups and downs in these early days, and I tend to keep that part private. But there is also so much joy in moments like this, and this one felt worth sharing. 💕

I would truly appreciate all the good thoughts and well wishes as these little ones continue to grow and thrive. I’m hoping to share more Spectacular Seven updates as they grow and develop.🐾

05/07/2026

It’s a peace of mind kind of day …

I took Romeo in for his first HCM screening with a board-certified veterinary cardiologist before moving forward with any breeding plans—and I’m so happy to share that he received all normal readings and is clear of HCM.

This is what responsible, ethical breeding looks like: doing the testing, taking the time, and making decisions with the long-term health of the breed in mind.

So proud of this beautiful silver classic tabby boy and excited for his future here at Everpaw 🖤