International Cat Day

 

International Cat Day which is also known as World Cat Day is observed every year on August 8. International Cat Day not only celebrates the bond and friendship that human share with cats but also care for them and provide safety. Cat Day was established by the International Fund for Animal Welfare in 2002 to appreciate and honour cats. International Cat Day celebrates one of humanity's oldest and cutest friends-cats who make us laugh with their funny and adorable actions. For an appreciation of the furry little friends, International Cat Day y is celebrated with great enthusiasm everywhere.

History

For several years, scientists are trying to solve the mystery of where cats evolved. According to some sources, a wildcat was buried near the corpse of a person who lived approximately 9,500 years ago. From this, it came to be known that humans may have had a relationship with these four-legged animal cats. According to some scientists, cat ownership can be traced way back to central China about 5,500 years ago.

Some scientists say that farming or agriculture was being practised since ancient times. So, with agriculture that is surplus of grain rodents came and to combat with the rodent infestations, farmers began to domesticate wildcats. And over the years these wild cats evolved.

According to another source, ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to domesticate cats that lived around 4,000 years ago. Cats were reared, they help in keeping away from pests, and rodents and help people to survive properly.

Originally, the International Cat Day was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animals Welfare to advocate the day for cats.

Why International Cat Day is celebrated?

International Cat Day is observed annually to promote the adoption of cats, honour, and applaud their companionship and create a friendly environment for them. Also, the day advocates for responsible pet ownership and encourage spaying and neutering to control the stray population. 

How International Cat Day is celebrated?

People post several videos with cats and click cute photos of cats that went viral via the internet. Cat lovers also share videos of their cats to attract other cat lovers. Cats are the most common pet that seeks almost the attention of pet lovers on the internet. Cute pictures of cats are available in most shops and Internet. People visit a cat cafe, donate to a cat charity, provide shelter to the local animal cat etc. Various varieties of cats are Tonkinese, Turkish Van, Himalayan, American Shorthair, Burmilla, Russian Blue, Nebelung, Turkish Angora, Scottish Fold, Siberian, Bengal, Maine Coon etc.