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National Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
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It takes place on August 8th in Canada, or October 29th in the United States.
The National Cat Day website states that the holiday was first
celebrated in 2005 "to help galvanize the public to recognize the number
of cats
that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to
celebrate the cat(s) in their life for the unconditional love and
companionship they bestow upon us."
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The day is founded by Pet and Family
Lifestyle Expert, Colleen Paige supported by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a nonprofit organization which also works to encourage pet adoption.
International Cat Day, August 8th, was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
International
Cat Day, sometimes referred to as World Cat Day, is celebrated in many
countries around the world including most european countries, Australia,
India and the U.S. and is growing worldwide.
Some countries have their own days to celebrate cat day. Russia celebrates World Cat Day on March 1st
and Cat Day is unofficially celebrated on February 22nd, a fun day to
celebrate cats that started in Japan and is growing worldwide for the
fun social aspect of the day.
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🐈International Cat Day🐈
International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August, every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
International Cat Day is also referred to as World Cat Day in
some countries and since its inception, it has been growing worldwide.
While most countries now observe this unofficial holiday on August 8th, Russia celebrates National Cat Day on 1 March and the U.S. celebrate both International Cat Day and their own National Cat Day on October 29th.
International Cat Day is a day to raise awareness for cats and
learn about ways to help and protect them.
Cat Day is another unofficial Cat Holiday observed on February 22, that
originated in Japan and has become a social media sensation and is
growing worldwide as people across the globe share their cat pictures
and videos.
In 2020 custodianship of International Cat Day passed
to International Cat Care, a not-for-profit British organization that
has been striving to improve the health and welfare of domestic cats
worldwide since 1958.
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🐱 National Cat Day 😻
National Cat Day is celebrated in various countries. In some areas it is an awareness day to raise public awareness of cat adoption - homeless cats.
Observed by Canada; Italy; Japan; Russia; Sweden; United Kingdom; United States
Date
August 8th (Canada)
October 29th (United States)
February 22nd (Japan)
March 1st (Russia)
February 17th (Italy, Brazil, Poland)
December 1st (Sweden)
Date
August 8th (Canada)
October 29th (United States)
February 22nd (Japan)
March 1st (Russia)
February 17th (Italy, Brazil, Poland)
December 1st (Sweden)
For decades, bodega cats have quietly shaped the rhythm of New York life - napping in shop windows, guarding against rodents, and becoming familiar faces to regulars passing through. They’ve never needed recognition to belong, yet now the state is finally stepping in to safeguard them.
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This move isn’t about disrupting a long-standing custom. It’s about honoring a piece of city culture while making sure the cats who are already part of these neighborhoods are protected and cared for. In a city that moves fast, it’s a rare moment of slowing down to look after the lives that have always been there. 🐾 See less
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The mere presence of a cat in a bodega will deter mice and rats.
However, the bodega operator needs to make sure the cat’s need for food, water, shelter and hygiene are being met and that the cat/s don’t contaminate any food being offered for sale.
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Cats in the past were used in granaries to deter rats from being in there. The cats in the photo look well fed. I am a household cat owner. I hope the City requires that the store cats get annual physicals, & vaccinations.
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This move isn’t about disrupting a long-standing custom. It’s about honoring a piece of city culture while making sure the cats who are already part of these neighborhoods are protected and cared for. In a city that moves fast, it’s a rare moment of slowing down to look after the lives that have always been there. 🐾 See less
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The mere presence of a cat in a bodega will deter mice and rats.
However, the bodega operator needs to make sure the cat’s need for food, water, shelter and hygiene are being met and that the cat/s don’t contaminate any food being offered for sale.
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Cats in the past were used in granaries to deter rats from being in there. The cats in the photo look well fed. I am a household cat owner. I hope the City requires that the store cats get annual physicals, & vaccinations.
National Cat Day
National Cat Day is celebrated in various countries. In some areas it is an awareness day to raise public awareness of cat adoption.
United States and Canada
In the US and Canada, the day focuses on animal rescue
In the US and Canada, National Cat Day is an awareness day to raise public awareness of cat adoption, taking place on August 8 in Canada and October 29 in the United States.
The National Cat Day website states that the holiday was first celebrated in 2005 "to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their life for the unconditional love and companionship they bestow upon us." The day was founded by Colleen Paige, a pet and family lifestyle expert, who was supported by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which is a nonprofit pet adoption organization.
Japan
In the US and Canada, the day focuses on animal rescue
In the US and Canada, National Cat Day is an awareness day to raise public awareness of cat adoption, taking place on August 8 in Canada and October 29 in the United States.
The National Cat Day website states that the holiday was first celebrated in 2005 "to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their life for the unconditional love and companionship they bestow upon us." The day was founded by Colleen Paige, a pet and family lifestyle expert, who was supported by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which is a nonprofit pet adoption organization.
Japan
In Japan, National Cat Day is celebrated on February 22, as the date resembles the words "nyan nyan nyan" (meow meow meow). The date was decided on this date in a poll between cat-keepers by the Executive Cat Day Committee in 1978. It is celebrated with people posing with photographs of themselves with their pet cats, and businesses selling cat-themed cuisine.
Russia
In Russia, National Cat Day is celebrated on March 1.
In Russia, National Cat Day is celebrated on March 1.
International Cat Day takes place on August 8th of every year.
Created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, this global celebration raises awareness about feline well-being, protection, and safety. There are roughly 500 million cats around the globe bringing joy, companionship, and a bit of attitude to our households.
🌍 Global Feline Organizations
- International Cat Care: A veterinary-supported society advancing feline medicine standards worldwide.
- The International Cat Association (TICA): The world's largest genetic registry for pedigreed cats.
🐾 Top Global Cat Breeds
- Scottish Fold: Famous for its sweet temperament and uniquely folded ears.
- Maine Coon: Known as the gentle giant of the domesticated cat world.
- Siamese: Celebrated for its striking blue, almond-shaped eyes and vocal personality.
- Persian: The quintessential calm, quiet, and affectionate lap cat.
Would you like some fun tips on how to celebrate your feline friend, or are you interested in learning about the rarest international cat breeds?
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*** REMEMBERING THE CATS ***
Thousands of cats were dispatched to the trenches during WW1 to keep rodent numbers down and act as early warning detectors for mustard gas. So many gave great comfort to the troops as companions and mascots.
How many cats survived we will never know?
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Paws At The Ready - The cats of World War One had significant role in all the campaigns, we must honor their bravery too.
Paws At The Ready - The cats of World War One had significant role in all the campaigns, we must honor their bravery too.
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Give thought to all the kitties who served in World War One.
A battalion of the finest who never fired a gun.
What was their role?
Whether hunting rodents out at sea, or loyal friends to men, these many cats had vital roles, time and time again.
The food was saved.
A common sight in trenches deep, dispatching mice and rats, the soldiers’ had a special bond with many of these cats.
Many were treasured mascots.
Give thought to all the kitties who served in World War One.
A battalion of the finest who never fired a gun.
What was their role?
Whether hunting rodents out at sea, or loyal friends to men, these many cats had vital roles, time and time again.
The food was saved.
A common sight in trenches deep, dispatching mice and rats, the soldiers’ had a special bond with many of these cats.
Many were treasured mascots.
Some detected mustard gas, whilst others were off shore.
Some of the feline heroes - Togo was the Dreadnought’s cat, The Swan had their lad Ching.
Pincher was the Vinex’s mog, it was luck they hoped they’d bring.
Some of the feline heroes - Togo was the Dreadnought’s cat, The Swan had their lad Ching.
Pincher was the Vinex’s mog, it was luck they hoped they’d bring.
‘Martinpuich’ was aptly named, by The 9th battalion chaps.
Pitouchi was the orphaned kit, who’d survived on army scraps.
Spark Plug, Tabby and many more were companions to the troops.
The feline unsung heroes, those cats who became recruits.
We’ll never truly realize just what these cats went through.
So spare a thought and give some thanks for what they did for you!
Lest We Forget!
A gunner with the regimental cat in a trench in Cambrin,
France, February 6th, 1918.
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