INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY

INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY

International Cat Day is observed annually on August 8 to celebrate on of the world's favorite pets, the soft, cuddly cat.

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Cats provide companionship and comfort to many because they make excellent companions. Studies show having a cat can help to lower stress, anxiety and even depression and assist with fighting mental illness. Cats can be entertaining as well as beneficial to your health. In fact, some studies show having a cat in your home can helps reduce the risk of heart disease in high-risk individuals.

5 Cat Facts

1. Cats have 18 toes--5 in the front and 4 in the back.

2. Cats sleep about 15 hours a day.

3. Kittens have 26 baby teeth and adult cats have 30 permanent teeth.

4. Tigers and house cats have the same genetic makeup.

5. Cats have a set of whiskers on their back paws to help them navigate in the dark.

INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY CELEBRATIONS

Give your cats some extra time and cuddles today.  You might even want to give them an extra treat. Post photos on social media using #InternationalCatDay

HISTORY

International Cat Day was created by International Fund for Animal Welfare in 2002.