16 October is National Feral Cat Day. This is a day to celebrate all types of cats, no matter where they call home. Feral Cats have been stigmatized all over the world, but thanks to this holiday, we can change our perception of these lovely travelers.
History National Feral Cat Day
The expansion of cats worldwide is believed to have originated in Egypt. Merchants and monks brought them to Europe and Asia to help control the rat population. Eventually, the Roman army brought them to England, and since then, cats have continued to be introduced into new countries through sailors or settlers.
Although not traditionally considered to be social animals, wild cats sometimes live in groups called colonies. These colonies have no official ruling system, but it is observed that they exhibit different hierarchical systems, such as autocracy, linearity, and relative. There are also managed colonies where humans provide cats with food, water, shelter, and medical care.
The human leader of the cat herd may also find potential foster families, implement a trap-neutral return program, and socialize the cat in preparation for adoption. However, about half of the 146 million cats in the United States are wildcats or unowned. Considering that nearly 70,000 kittens and puppies are born every day, there will actually never be enough families to accommodate the number of wild cats. Although these top predators are very cute, they are actually considered harmful to the environment. In fact, conservation biologists say they are one of the most severe invasive species on the planet. This is why managed colonies that implement traps and sterilization programs are so important because they receive multiple cats at once: helping to control the wild population as much as possible while keeping our furry neighbors healthy.
Today also…
- World Food Day
- National Boss’s Day
- The Bridge Day
- Dictionary Day
- Global Cat Day
- World Anaesthesia Day
Significance of National Feral Cat Day
A. It raises awareness of serious problems
For many people, wild cats are just seen as part of the community, and there is nothing we can do to improve their lives. However, what many people don’t realize is that wild cats produce 1.4 litters per year on average, and each litter has an average of 3.5 kittens. There were 420,000 kittens in total in seven years.
B. It introduces a novel idea
For many people, the best way to control the feral cat population and prevent euthanasia is a strategy called Trap Neutral Return or TNR. Contrary to adoption, this method makes it easy for anyone to do their part to control the number of pets.
C. It saved the cat’s life
Nearly 9 million dogs and cats are detained every year because they cannot find a home in the shelter. First, by reducing the number of stray animals in shelters, we can drastically reduce the number of animals that must be euthanized. “
Some Interesting Facts About Cats
1. The first year of a cat is roughly equivalent to the first 15 years of a person.
The second year of your cat is approximately equal to the first 25 years of humanity. After that, your cat tends to grow more slowly and grows 4 to 5 years old every 12 months.
2. The cat’s ears can be rotated 180 degrees.
3. The hearing of ordinary cats is at least five times stronger than that of adults.
Cats have extremely sensitive hearing and can hear much higher tones than humans. This gives them an advantage in nature, because most of their prey, such as rodents or birds, will make sharp sounds.
4. Among the largest domestic cat breeds, the average weight of a male cat is about 20 pounds.
Some of the large domestic cats include Siberian, Ragdoll, Maine Coon, and British Shorthair. These big cats are usually known for their fluffy fur and affectionate nature.
5. Most cats do not have eyelashes.
8. The front paws of cats have five toes, while the hind paws only have four.
However, it is not uncommon for cats to have multiple toes. It is known that 32 cats have the most toes-8 on each paw!
6. Some people think that if you dream of a white cat, good luck will follow.
In the myths and fables of many countries, the white cat is regarded as a symbol of good luck and is considered to represent purity and happiness.
7. Meow is not a natural cat language-they are developed to communicate with humans!
Adult cats who do not live with humans communicate clearly with each other. Cats communicate with each other through smell, facial expressions, complex body language, and touch. Domestic cats will meow at humans to express their needs. To learn more, read our article on the causes of cats meowing.
National Feral Cat Day wishes and messages
- It doesn’t matter whether the cat is white or black because a cat is a cat and if you are a cat lover, you love them all… National Feral Cat Day!
- If you are special to a cat, you are indeed very special and loved because you will always have someone to come back home to… Happy National Feral Cat Day!
- Warm wishes on World Cat Day to you… May you and your cat enjoy this wonderful day with lots of celebrations and happiness.
- You don’t choose a cat to love but a cat chooses you.
- Home is where a cat is because she is so full of love and life that she can spread happiness around you.
National Feral Cat Day quotes to friends and family
- “If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.” — Mark Twain
- “A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.” — Ernest Hemingway
- “My cats are really sassy and sophisticated, but most importantly, they are picky.” — Jason Wu
- “Time spent with cats is never wasted.” — Sigmund Freud
- “You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals.” — George Mikes
- “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” — Charles Dickens
