National Cat Day

National Cat Day is an annual celebration in the United States that takes place on October 29th. The day is dedicated to celebrating the love and companionship that cats bring to people's lives, as well as to promote awareness about the plight of homeless cats and the importance of adoption. National Cat Day was founded in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige, who also founded National Dog Day and several other pet-related holidays. On this day, cat owners are encouraged to spoil their feline friends with treats, toys, and extra attention, and to share photos and stories about their cats on social media using the hashtag #NationalCatDay. The day is also an opportunity to promote cat adoption and to raise awareness about the millions of cats that are abandoned or surrendered to shelters each year. Animal rescue organizations and shelters often host special adoption events and fundraisers on National Cat Day to help find loving homes for cats in need.