Pet Show Registration / Entry Form

Entry / registration form for a pet, dog, or cat show — exhibitor and animal details, class/category, breed and registration info, vaccination confirmation, entry fee, and an exhibitor agreement with hold-harmless and signature.

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Springfield Kennel Club All-Breed Show
PET SHOW — REGISTRATION / ENTRY FORM

Date: August 15, 2026     Location: Springfield Fairgrounds, Hall B
Sponsoring club: Springfield Kennel Club     Registry: AKC

1. EXHIBITOR
   Owner: Jordan Rivera
   Address: 128 Oak Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
   Phone: +1 217 555 0142     Email: jordan.rivera@example.com
   Handler: Jordan Rivera (owner-handled)

2. ANIMAL
   Call name: Maple     Registered name: Riverside Maple Leaf at Springfield
   Species: Dog     Breed: Golden Retriever
   Sex: Female     Date of birth: May 2, 2023
   Registration / microchip #: AKC SR123456789

3. ENTRY
   Class / category: Conformation
   Class level / division: Open, Bitches
   Entry fee: $30.00     Payment: Online

4. HEALTH / VACCINATION
   Rabies & required vaccinations: CURRENT. Booster 2025-04, valid 3 yr
   Owner certifies the animal is in good health, free of communicable disease,
   and not aggressive toward people or other animals.

5. EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT
   I certify the information above is accurate and that my animal is eligible
   for the class entered. I agree to abide by the rules of the show and the
   sponsoring club/registry. I assume all risk of, and responsibility for, the
   behavior of my animal, and I RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the show organizers,
   sponsoring club, judges, and venue from any claim for injury or loss caused
   by my animal or arising from my participation, except for their own gross
   negligence or willful misconduct. I am solely responsible for any damage or
   injury my animal causes.

6. SIGNATURE
   Exhibitor: _______________________________   Date: ______________
              Jordan Rivera

About this template

A pet show entry form does two jobs: it captures the details the show secretary needs to slot your animal into the right class, and it records the **exhibitor agreement** that allocates responsibility for the animal's behavior. For a **sanctioned show**, the sponsoring registry — AKC, UKC, CFA, TICA, 4-H, and others — sets the real rules for eligibility, classes, and entry, and you will usually file their official entry; this generic form is for **fun shows, club shows, and as a clean record** of what you submitted. The fields that matter most are the **class/category and level** (entering the wrong class is the most common reason an entry is rejected or moved), the **registered name and registration/microchip number** (how the animal is identified in the catalog and results), and the **vaccination confirmation** — nearly every venue requires a current rabies vaccination, and an animal that is not current is typically ineligible and may be turned away at the gate. The **exhibitor agreement** is the part owners skim but organizers care about: by entering, you assume responsibility for your animal's behavior and hold the organizers, judges, and venue harmless for what your animal does — a release that is enforceable for ordinary negligence in most states but never for gross negligence or willful misconduct. Two practical notes: list a **handler** if someone other than the owner will show the animal, and keep your **vaccination paperwork** with you on show day because gate staff may ask to see it. Adapt the classes, registry, and fee to your event, and always defer to the sponsoring club's official rules and entry where the show is sanctioned.

When to use it

  • Entering a dog, cat, or pet in a club, fun, or youth show.
  • Collecting exhibitor, animal, class, and vaccination details.
  • Recording a signed exhibitor agreement and entry fee.
  • A clean entry record alongside a registry's official entry.

What to include

  • Show name, date, sponsoring club, and sanctioning registry.
  • Owner and handler details; animal call/registered name and reg #.
  • Class/category and level, breed, sex, and date of birth.
  • Vaccination/rabies confirmation and entry fee.
  • Exhibitor agreement (assumption of risk + hold-harmless) and signature.

Frequently asked

No. Sanctioned shows are run under the sponsoring registry's rules and you must file their official entry, which controls eligibility and classes. Use this form for fun/club/youth shows or as a clean, signed record of your entry details — and always defer to the registry's official process where the show is sanctioned.
⚠ Legal disclaimer. This is a generic entry form, not the official entry of any registry or club, and is not legal or veterinary advice. Sanctioned shows are governed by the sponsoring registry's rules (AKC/UKC/CFA/TICA/4-H, etc.), which control eligibility, classes, and entry; vaccination and licensing requirements are set by the venue, registry, and local law. The hold-harmless/release is enforceable only to the extent your state allows and never for gross negligence or willful misconduct. Confirm the show's official rules and requirements before entering.
Jurisdiction: General — a private entry form for a pet/dog/cat show or fun show. Sanctioned shows are governed by the rules of the sponsoring registry/club (e.g. AKC, UKC, CFA, TICA, 4-H), which control eligibility, classes, and entry procedure; this generic form does not replace a registry's official entry. State/venue rules on dog licensing and rabies vaccination, and the venue's liability terms, also apply.
Last reviewed: 2026-05
Reviewed by ScoutMyTool — consult a licensed attorney for binding use.

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