National Cat Day

Pay close attention to your cat today. Adopt a new cat. Adopt a new cat. To post on social media, use #NationalCatDay.org.

Colleen Paige, a Pet Lifestyle Specialist and Animal Welfare Advocate, created this day in 2005. It has helped save the lives of more than one million cats since its inception.

National cat day

On October 29th, the perfect day to pay extra attention to your feline friends.

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Cats make excellent companions. They rarely miss you, but if they do, you'll know it. Pet owners are encouraged to adopt from a local shelter on Awareness days such as this one.. The day also reminds us that neutering and spaying our furry friends helps reduce the abandoned population.

Shelters are brimming with cats and kittens in dire need of forever homes. These feline fur babies have as many personalities as they do colors and coats.. They curl into our hearts and will just as quickly remind us who they love.. Whether they were born in the shelter, surrendered, or abandoned, 3.4 million people found their way to a shelter.

Take your time when considering the adoption of a furbaby.. Each shelter animal will touch your heart, so be sure to find a life-long passion..

Consider your lifestyle Will you have time for an active kitten or will an adult cat be more to your pace?
Make multiple visits before making a decision. Sometimes, the purrfect cat will choose you.
Spend one-on-one time with the cat to ensure you have some bonding meowments and her true personality comes through
Do other members of your fur family have to be considered? If so, be sure to check them out to ensure their personalities match
If you're taking your new family member home, have a space for him to decompress and adjust to his new home. If he hides at first, don't be concerned if he is surprised. This is normal cat behavior. This is normal cat behavior