It all started in 2002 by international Fund for Animal Welfare. It is a way to honor cats by the people and a day to advocate for the total well-being and welfare of a cat.

Many countries, including the UK, celebrate the official International Cat Day, which takes place on August 8th each year. Some countries also have their own national cat day, including:

• Japan: Cat Day, February 22nd
• United States: National Cat Day, October 29th
• Russia: National Cat Day, March 1st

Let’s come forward to help every cat on this planet lead a healthy and secure life.

These are a few things that you can do to honor this day and show how much you care for cats and how important they are for our lives.

• Adopt a cat – See Adopt a Cat Kenya, Cat Lovers Kenya and Cat Lovers Mombasa on Facebook
• Donate to shelter homes – KSPCA Kenya Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa shelters
• Pay for vet bills for stray cats – TNR Trust
• Volunteer at animal shelters – KSPCA Kenya Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa shelters
• Buy cat essentials like flea and tick treatments for cats in shelters
• Spend a day with a sick cat