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Get ready to have some serious feline fun on National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day, which occurs annually on Jan. 22! This day was created in 2019 with the intention of bringing humans and cats closer together by encouraging people to take a few moments out of their day to answer any curious questions that their cats might have. It can be anything from explaining why you're leaving the house or what time dinner will be served - it's sure to make your cat purr!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inauguration of the Holiday</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day was first celebrated, encouraging people to pay more attention to their feline companions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rapid Global Adoption</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday began gaining recognition globally due to its unique concept and cat lovers worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Media Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Several prominent media outlets featured stories about this special day, thus amplifying its reach and popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Under pandemic conditions, many people turned to social media platforms to celebrate the day virtually, sharing images and videos of their feline friends.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2022</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day sees a record number of participants, illustrating the growing bond between humans and their pet cats.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a treat for your cat</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Your cat will love it if you spend a bit of time baking a special treat just for them. Get creative and think of something they will love!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play hide and seek</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide around the house, but don't forget to leave enough clues so your cat can find you. You can even take turns hiding and seeking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create an obstacle course</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Build an obstacle course with cardboard boxes, paper bags, and other safe items that will let your cat explore their agility and curiosity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a walk together</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take your cat for a nice walk outside! If you have a leash, let them explore the great outdoors safely. An outdoor adventure is sure to keep them entertained and happy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a conversation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sit down with your cat and get to know them better. Ask them questions about what they like, what they don’t like, or just listen to what they have to say.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It gives us insight into our cats’ thoughts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cats are mysterious creatures, and National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day gives us a chance to get into their heads and imagine what they’re thinking — or at least ask them questions and get an answer! It can be fun to ask them about the world around them and see how they respond.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It strengthens the bond between us</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>More than just being silly together, talking with your cat also strengthens your bond with each other. Asking questions and responding to your cat helps them understand that their voice is heard, which will only serve to strengthen the trust and love you have for one another as owner and pet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings some levity into our day</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter what kind of day we’ve had or how stressful things may be, chatting with our cats can always provide us with a much needed break from reality. While it may not solve all of our problems, it can help bring some joy back into our lives - something we could all use more of!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cats Use Subtle Body Language to Communicate</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cats use a wide range of body movements and signals to communicate their emotions and intentions. Learning these can help answer your cat's questions more effectively.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Cat’s Purr Conveys Different Messages</h3><p class='facts-content'>Purring does not always indicate contentment. Cats also purr when they are stressed, anxious, or unwell – suggesting they may have questions or need reassurance.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cats Develop a Unique Language with Their Owners</h3><p class='facts-content'>Each cat develops a unique set of meows, trills, and chirps that they use exclusively with their human caretakers, effectively forming a one-on-one 'language'.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cats Have a Keen Sense of Time</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many cat owners notice that their pets seem to have an uncanny understanding of the daily routine. This awareness could translate into questions about schedule changes or delays in meal times.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cats Have a Well-Developed Intuition for Human Emotions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cats are highly perceptive to their owner's emotional state. They can pick up on changes in your mood and may ask questions via body language or behavior changes to understand what's going on.</p></div></div>
National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day is celebrated on January 22 every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Monday.
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