Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: September 2022: It’s Happy Cat Month. I wish I had a Kitten to spoil this month. But I don’t and would have to go to my sisters to spoil her cats Slippers, Socks and Nayla. Would you like to come with me and play with the Cats?
Happy Cat Month
Happy Cat Month, celebrated in September, is an annual event presented by the CATalyst Council and supported by there partners, which aims to educate and inform Cat owners about what they can do to make their pets happy and healthy. Did you know that house Cats are more like Tigers? A house Cat’s genome is 95.6% Tiger, and they share many behaviors with their jungle cousins. However, house Cats will always be our feline friends and most importantly we’ll always be their willing slaves.
HISTORY OF HAPPY CAT MONTH
Happy Cat Month is a special awareness holiday that celebrates one of the most lovable pets known to man. Cats. Cats have lived alongside humans for almost as long as Dogs, and have served purposes just as important. From being our cuddly friends to being on patrol, Cats have been a wonderful addition to our lives.
This unique idea of celebrating Happy Cat Month was started by the CATalyst Council to help spread education and awareness about the health, welfare, and importance of Cats. The CATalyst Council was formed after the meeting of two separate efforts, Re-Branding Felix and the CATalyst Summit. This non-profit entity was formed with the main focus on veterinary medicine and shelter in addition to Animal welfare. Since the formation of the CATalyst Council, they have been working to advance the image of Cats as caring and affectionate and needing human care as much as any other pet.
Having said all this, there is a misconception that Cats are incredibly self-reliant. Cats just don’t need the kind of super clingy cuddling you find with Dogs. The fact is that Cats are incredibly social animals and Cats require the same level of care and attention that we lavish on Dogs. On Happy Cat Month, whether you have a pet Kitty or a bigger Cat make sure you have a happy Cat.
How to tell if a cat is happy?
A good sign of a happy Cat is kneading their paws into their bed, blanket, or stomach. This behavior is often accompanied by purring, another sign of contentment.
What should you not do to a cat?
Some of the things that you should never do to a Cat include skipping flea treatment, letting your Cat roam outdoors leaving windows open, putting off vet visits, and ignoring those hairballs.
HAPPY CAT MONTH ACTIVITIES
- The best thing you can do to celebrate Happy Cat Month is by spreading awareness and educating others about the health and welfare of Cats.
- Take your Cat to the vet for a check-up and make sure your Cat’s vaccinations are up to date. While visiting, don’t forget to ask your vet about preventative medications for fleas, ticks, mites, or heartworm.
- Although it might not seem like it, Cats are social animals and they crave and love human attention. Cats can’t seem to get enough time with humans. Spend time with your kitty and have fun.
5 UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT CATS
- The only mammal that can’t taste sweetness is a Cat.
- A Cat’s peripheral and night visions are much better than that of humans.
- Cats can jump up to six times their lengths?
- Cats can taste scents in the air because of an extra organ.
- Cats have whiskers behind their front legs.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE HAPPY CAT MONTH
- Happy Cat Month is a much-needed time to emphasize the safety and happiness of Cats as much as our own. Every Cat deserves a human companion and this day is all about that.
- We can all agree upon one thing. A healthy Cat is a happy Cat. By celebrating Happy Cat Month, we are potentially encouraging other Cat parents to take care of their Cats.
- Did you know that you can teach your Cat to shake, sit on command, jump off stools and even jump through hoops?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
