International Cat Day

Thursday 8 August 2024

Just three days to go before it’s international cat day.

International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. This organisation was set up to help animals of all kinds, not just our cat kin. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

…and relax

To read more about this event please view our 2022 post here or visit the daysoftheyear.com website. (not affelineitated :-))

Park Cat

Reader, we took a walk in the park, down memory lane in fact, where the other half used to hang around with various mates, cut through to the chip shop and do (highly dangerous) backies …. falling off quite frequently apparently, picking up scrapes and grazes (as you do when you’re a kid).
Walking the perimeter (probably a mile in all), about half way round we noticed a beautiful black and white longhaired puss enjoying the shade of the undergrowth.

Our park cat, deep in thought

We stood still and didn’t want to approach for fear of spooking her, but after a few minutes she seemed to say ‘ok, you’ve passed my little test’ and began to stir herself from what looked like a very comfortable spot.

Cat in the park

….clever too, keeping herself in the shade

We fussed her and she loved it (as you know, many cats do). What a friendly creature though! Purring and scratcing her head on our hands to ease the aches and pains in her skull bone. On closer inspection we noticed a very unusual spot on her eye.

should we call this puss Dotty? …mmm 🙂

She is likely a resident in one of the local houses, as was well fed and groomed. And what a coat too, like fine silk.

… We’d say look out for your local strays and well kept moggies too (as if you didnt already)… they can brighten up any day. They could become a regular feature here, that’s for certain ……