Greetings my pawesome human minions and cat cohorts.
Forrest here, you know me, I’m a tabby of the most helpful order. And, dear humans, I’d like to throw you a bone or a catnip leaf, whatever you prefer. You do so well at catering to felines; your love for us is obvious. There’s no denying it. That goofy way you speak to us says it all.
And that’s okay. In fact, any other ideas would be ludicrous. What’s not to love about cats?
But, I digress.
Cats love to be celebrated. It’s just part of the feline nature and we’ll take your fealty in any form you offer. Treats, most definitely. Extra portions of kibble, certainly. A new scratching post? Divine. Hugs are even acceptable when we feel gracious enough to allow them.
But, there are more ways to celebrate cats. Did you know there’s a whole plethora of holidays and observances created just to honor cats? Well, there are and now you know, which means you have no reason not to celebrate.
If You Wish To Please Your Feline, Celebrate These Important Cat Holidays
In order to help you get in extra-special good graces with your feline overlord, I offer you a list of dates that honor cats. Most of them are about celebrating kitties, but some of these days are designated to help you help your cat live their best life. Mark your calendars extra bold with reminders aplenty. You know your kitty deserves the fuss.
January
Happy Mew Years for Cats – January 2nd
National Pet Travel Safety Day – January 2nd
National Dress Up Your Pet Day – January 14th
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February
National Cat Health Month
Love Your Pet Day – February 20th
World Spay Day – February 27th
March
Poison Prevention Month
Cuddly Kitten Day – March 23rd
Respect Your Cat Day – March 28th
April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
National Siamese Cat Day – April 6
Pet Day – April 11th
Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week – April 12-18
National Pet ID Week – Begins April 17th
National Cat Lady Day – April 19th
Hairball Awareness Day – April 24th
National Tabby Day – April 30th
May
Be Kind to Animals Week – May 3rd – 9th
June
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
National Microchipping Month
Hug Your Cat Day – June 4th
Garfield the Cat Day – June 19th
Cat World Domination Day – June 24th
July
All-American Pet Photo Day – July 11th
Pet Fire Safety Day – July 15th
August
International Cat Day – August 8th
Scottish Wildcat Day – August 8th
World Lion Day – August 10th
Black Cat Appreciation Day – August 17th
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day – August 22nd
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day – August 28th
September
Happy Cat Month
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day – September 1st
National Meow Like a Pirate Day – September 19th
October
Black Cat Awareness Month – October
World Animal Day – October 4th
Feral Cat Day – October 16th
Snow Leopard Day – October 23rd
Black Cat Day – October 27th
National Cat Day – October 29th
November
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Diabetes Month
December
National Cat Lover’s Month
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Every day is a celebration when you belong to a cat, but you’ll want to remember these above dates as days to lavish extra love on your feline. And don’t forget your cat’s birthday or adoption day!
Also, an everyday reminder for you…don’t forget to feed the cat.
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