Kasandera Knief with her project winning cat, "Buckeye"

Judges held interviews with the competitors and graded entries on knowledge, quality of work as well as the project book of each animal. (Audio interview included.)

Competitors anxiously awaited results.

One of the first to be called up for a trophy, was twelve year old Kasandera Knief, who took first place for Cat Project with her cat, "Buckeye."

Listen to Kasandera talk about her winning cat.

An excited Scott Siegrest took first place for FFA Pet Rabbits.

First Place for small animals went to Amanda Hanson with second place going to a first time chinchilla entry from Michael Mallory.

Michael, an eleven year old from Indian Lake Middle school showed his 11-month-old black velvet chinchilla.

More winners from the Small Animals Show are listed below.

You and Your Dog: Evan Nolan

Dog Care: Becky Coover

Cats, Climbing Up: Amanda Hanson

Cats, Purr-fect-Pals: Kasanera Knief

Reptiles and Amphibians: Anna Whitcher

Aquatic Science: Becky Coover

Birds: Carolyn Taylor

Breeding Animals: Kelli Funderburg

FFA Pet Rabbits: Becky Coover

FFA Guinea Pigs: Carolyn Coover

FFA Small Animals: Becky Coover

FFA Exotic Animals: Shelby Gray