Whether you know how to knit one, purrl two or are handy with a glue gun, friends of felines can all tap into our creative side and embark on a DIY project in celebration of National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day. When is National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day? Established in 2012 by …
Cats and dogs who have turned their physical challenges into personal triumphs are celebrated each year on National Specially-Abled Pets Day. When is National Specially-Abled Pets Day? National Specially-Abled Pets Day is recognized every year on May 3. Established in 2006 by celebrity pet and family lifestyle expert Colleen Paige, the pet holiday– which was …
September 13 is designated Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day, a time to create a positive environment for pets born with disabilities.
Leo Tolstoy once wrote, “Just as one candle lights another and can light thousands of other candles, so one heart illuminates another heart and can illuminate thousands of other hearts.” On Remember Me Thursday, animal lovers across the globe will illuminate the plight of homeless cats and dogs by lighting either a real or virtual …
The arrival of September marks not only the end of the Dog Days of Summer, but also the beginning of a month devoted to the contentment of our cat companions: Happy Cat Month! Happy Cat Month was established by CATalyst Council, a non-profit created to forge a better future for our feline friends. Offering families …
Ambitious kitties who dream of climbing the corporate ladder can embark on a career outside the home, moving from bedrooms and living rooms to conference rooms– at least, for a day– thanks to Take Your Cat to Work Day. When Is Take Your Cat to Work Day? Take Your Cat to Work Day is held …
Let’s face it: hairballs happen. And during the spring and fall months, they can happen a lot. Whether you call them hairballs or furballs–or their scientific name, trichobezoars–hairballs are a nuisance for both cats and cat lovers. They’re so much of a nuisance that they even have their own cat holiday: National Hairball Awareness Day! …
As pet parents we have all mulled over the inner workings of our meowing friend’s mind, and while we may never be able to fully comprehend our cat’s contemplations, every year fans of felines are asked to be more observant of what their purring pals are trying to convey through both body language and vocalization …