National Cat Day

February 17, Monday

National Cat Day is celebrated annually around the world to celebrate domestic cats and raise awareness of homeless animal issues. In the United States, the day is celebrated on October 29 and was founded in 2005 by activist Colleen Paige, whose goal was to highlight the importance of humane treatment of cats, the need to rescue and adopt homeless animals, and to raise awareness about them.

How National Cat Day is Celebrated
Visiting shelters and adopting. On this day, many people consider adopting a cat, offering it a new home.

Donations. Shelters often receive food, toys, financial assistance, and other needed items.

Social media. Owners of domestic cats share photos of their pets with the hashtag #NationalCatDay, and shelters and advocacy organizations post about animals looking for homes.

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National Cat Day in other countries