National Cat Lovers’ Month
December is a month full of celebration. Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas are just a few of the holidays we recognize this month, but did you know there's actually another cause for celebration?!
December is National Cat Lovers' Month!
Sharing fun cat facts and some ways to celebrate our furry feline friends this month! Meow!
National Cat Lovers' Month is celebrated every year in December. This month provides an opportunity to celebrate the unique bond between cats and their owners. It also highlights the importance of cat welfare and responsible pet ownership, and encourages support for animal shelters and rescues. It's no coincidence that this observance aligns with festive season, as people are more likely to focus on adopting and caring for cats during a time of giving and community spirit.
The celebration continues to grow in popularity, with many cat lovers participating in various activities to show their affection and support for these beloved pets. Looking to join in on the fun? Consider donating to a cat charity, volunteering at your local shelter, adopting a cat, or simply enjoying the
companionship cats provide.
Cats are one of the most popular pets for many reasons. But, they are often misunderstood and treated badly because they are perceived as being unfriendly. While it's true that they can be fiercely independent, hard to tame, and sometimes unpredictable, they can also be extremely playful, lovable, and make for great companions! Let's learn more about cats and what makes them so special with a few fun cat facts.
Owning a cat reduces your risk of a heart attack...
Cats can sense when you need comfort and are proven to reduce anxiety and stress levels. Owning a cat reduces the chances of having a heart attack by 40%!
Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping...
Cats are famous for their love of sleep and spend 70% of their lives sleeping. This works out to around 13 to 16 hours a day – almost twice as much sleep as humans tend to need.
House cats share 95.6% of genetic makeup with tigers...
A study discovered that house cats share 95.6% of their genetic makeup with tigers. They share a lot of similar behaviors such as scent and urine marking and prey stalking and pouncing.
Cats can jump 6x their height...
Cats have an amazing jumping ability and can jump up to 6 times its own height thanks to the strength of their hind legs! From the ground, they can leap between 5 and 6 feet and can easily clear a fence of this height.
The oldest cat in the world was 38…
The oldest cat to ever live was 38. Creme Puff the cat won a Guinness World Record for living to be 38 years and 3 days old! Funny enough, Creme Puff's owner also owned the 2nd oldest cat in the world, Granpa Rexs Allen, who lived to be 34 years and
2 months old!
A cat went to space...
In 1963 a cat went to space! Felicette, also known as ‘Astrocat’ was the first and only cat to go to space.
The richest cat in the world had 7-million-pounds...
According to Guinness World Records, the richest cat in the world was Blackie. When his millionaire owner passed away, he refused to recognize his family in his will and instead left his 7-million-pound fortune to Blackie! (This is equal to $8,869,175 US dollars!)
Cats have long held a special place in our hearts and our homes, and there are countless reasons why they make excellent companions. It's the purr-fect time to honor our furry feline friends and appreciate their unique qualities. We hope you will join us by celebrating them all month long!
