
The Feline Club of India, recently, hosted the Championship Cat Show, which featured over 200 cats of various breeds. The kitty extravaganza was held on March 19 at Gwalia Sindhu Bhavan Road, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The event drew participants, mostly cat parents from around the country. However, it was also open to non-pet owners as well as cat lovers looking to spend some time with their furry friends. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Some of the breeds that took part were Persian, Classic Shorthair, Bengal, Maine Coon, Indi Mau, Siamese and Exotic Shorthair. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The cats were judged on their temperament, health and hygiene. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The judges selected the top 10 cats from among the participating felines. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The show also included a health check-up for these cats. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

The event also had an adoption zone for abandoned cats. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

Impressing the audience, some cats even posed for the cameras, like this white kitty dressed in a red vest. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)

A white Persian cat rests, donning a pair of John Lennon glasses. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)