CattyCorner: Cat Holidays Humans Would Do Well To Remember

Written by: Kelli Brinegar
For more than five years, Kelli Brinegar has been using her ability to write and her passion for research to tell the tale of what cats are thinking and why. She has provided care to more than 30 cats in her lifetime.Read more
| Published on September 1, 2020

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.

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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


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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


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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


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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


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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!

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Also, an everyday reminder for you…don’t forget to feed the cat.

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