INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY
International 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.[1][2] It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
In 2020 custodianship of International Cat Day passed to International Cat Care,[3] a not-for-profit British organization that has been striving to improve the health and welfare of domestic cats worldwide since 1958.
In 2020 custodianship of International Cat Day passed to International Cat Care,[3] a not-for-profit British organization that has been striving to improve the health and welfare of domestic cats worldwide since 1958.
| International Cat Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | International |
| Date | 8 August |
| Next time | 8 August 2023 |
| Frequency | annual |
August 8th. The day was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, with the purpose of raising awareness about the number of cats that need to be rescued each year. People are encouraged to honor their own cats and take action to support cats in need.
On this day, people often post photos of their cats online, donate to animal charities, or even adopt a cat from a local shelter. There isn't a prescribed way to celebrate - as long as the welfare of cats is being appreciated and promoted, you're doing it right!
Let me know if you were referring to a different 'cat day', and I'll do my best to provide the appropriate information.
Sure, there are also several other days throughout the year that celebrate cats in different ways. Here are a few of them:
1. National Cat Day (United States): Celebrated on October 29th, National Cat Day was founded to help the public recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued. The day also encourages cat lovers to celebrate the cats in their lives for the unconditional love and companionship that they bestow upon them.
2. National Black Cat Day (United Kingdom): Celebrated on October 27th, this day aims to show that black cats are just as deserving of love as any other cats. It was created by Cats Protection to help raise awareness of the number of black cats that are left in shelters, compared to their lighter-colored counterparts.
3. National Kitten Day (United States): Celebrated on July 10th, the purpose of this day is to encourage adoption and highlight the special delight that the little felines bring into our lives.
4. Respect Your Cat Day: Celebrated on March 28th, this day is all about showing respect to your feline friends.
5. Global Cat Day: Celebrated on October 16th, this day encourages people to pledge to support non-lethal programs that help protect feral cats.
6. World Spay Day: Celebrated on the last Tuesday of February, this day highlights the importance of spaying and neutering cats to control the population of feral cats and reduce the number of cats in shelters.
Celebrating these days can include a range of activities like adoption, donating to local shelters, or simply showing your own cat some extra love and attention. These days are also a great opportunity to advocate for cats and educate people about the importance of spaying/neutering, adopting from shelters, and more.
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