International Cat Day with Cooper Murphy
This is my first International Cat Day, and I am taking a short time away from Cat Scouts Summer Camp to talk with you about it. For starters, I think I am going to like having 24 hours dedicated to me, me and ME! Oh yeah, and my sisfurs and brofur Mau as well. Our humans try not to play favorites. But I am the new kid, and as I said, it is my first International Cat Day. That should get me a little something extra!
Anyhoo…International (World) Cat Day was established in 2002 by IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). It certainly took them long enough to recognize the 500 million or so cats living around the world. The IFAW says cats are the most popular pet on the planet. I could have told them that. (The mission of the IFAW is to rescue and protect animals worldwide, including safeguarding populations and preserving habitat.)
Not all kitties are as fortunate as Kitties Blue to have loving humans to care for, feed, house and protect them. So today, my siblings and I would like to remind you that lots of kitties are waiting in shelters, in every corner of the world, for their happily ever after. If you need an excuse to adopt a cat, consider these facts: Cats can help relieve anxiety, stress and depression as well as prevent heart attacks; petting a cat has been shown to lower blood pressure. Of course, if you can’t adopt or foster, consider volunteering at a shelter and bringing some love and attention to those who aren’t as fortunate as Kitties Blue.
Of course, all cats want to be pampered, admired and revered. In fact, we expect it everyday. After all, we deserve it. But do a little something more today. We’ll always accept some extra kisses and cuddles, treats, catnip or a new toy.
Wishing all kitties a happy International Cat Day!
Purrs and paw-pats, Cooper Murphy
Happy International Cat Day (one day late 🙂 )!
What a great spokeskitty you are, Cooper Murphy!!!
We are late in acknowledging it but nevfurtheless: Happy International/World Cat Day!
OMC, did you hear our mom squee! over those spots on your belleh, Cooper? She’d be all over that! Happy International Cat Day to you all!
Cooper Murphy, you did an excellent job! All of us lo9ve your tummy pictures. You have such beautiful markings. So nice to see you relaxed and happy! Please greet all of us!!
Stereo purrs……….Hemingway and Steinbeck
Hugs……….Pam
For some reason we have it as World Cat Day…but we think that’s on another day. Well, no matter what day it is…enjoy!!
It’s really hard to argue with that magnificent belly, Cooper Murphy! I swear … one flash of that belly and I’d give you just about anything!
Happy Cat day Cooper. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
happee day guyz….N dood…yur fotoz awesum ! 🙂 ♥♥
Happy Happy International Cat Day! Your photo is just darling!
Happy International Cat Day Cooper Murphy! We are all so lucky!
Happy World Cat Day! We celebrate this day every day!
Cats rule the world, so the interwebs say! Happy International Cat Day, to all our furry friends who meow!
Happy International Cat Day Cooper Murphy!!! It should be every day. XO
Uh, oh. How come we weren’t told about this international holiday! Everyone should have at least one kitty! They’re so unbelievably wonderful! <3
How did we not know about International Cat Day?!? Thank you for bringing it to our attention, Cooper Murphy. We think you’re the purrfect spokes-kitty for this grand day. Purrs!
Thank U for calling our intentions to International Cat Day. We will inform our human immediately! And we like yer, um, “favorite position!” After all it’s also Tummy Tuesday!
Happy International Cat Day Cooper Murphy and to the rest of you family.
Happy International Cat Day to you too Cooper Murphy. Like you, I’m spending this occasion at Cat Scouts Summer Camp but we can celebrate being a cat there or at home doesn’t matter. Cats are popular pets (as we well know!) all ’round the world. Hugs to all of you.
Love, Teddy
Enjoy your me-time, Cooper Murphy ! Happy International Cat Day ! Purrs
Happy International Cat Day! Thanks for the explanation. Hope you have a super fun day!
Happy International Cat Day!
Happy International Cat Day!