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Get ready to celebrate National Cat Herders Day on December 15! This special holiday was created in 1985 to honor the hardworking individuals who help cats stay safe and healthy. It's a day filled with fun activities, like herding your own cats around the house or visiting local animal shelters. Celebrate this unique holiday by showing appreciation for all of our furry friends and their caretakers!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cat Herders Day Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Cat Herders Day is inaugurated to honor individuals who care for cats.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1990s, public awareness about the holiday grows, and communities begin to celebrate with increased enthusiasm.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Shelter Partnerships</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the 2000s, local animal shelters start hosting events on National Cat Herders Day to encourage adoption and volunteering.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</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'>With the rise of social media, people around the world start posting photos and stories on websites like Facebook and Instagram to celebrate.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>30th Anniversary</div><div class='timeline-text'>On the 30th anniversary of National Cat Herders Day, special events and celebrations take place across the United States, honoring cat caregivers.</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'>Visit a Cat Herding Farm</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to the countryside and visit a cat herding farm! Spend the day with the cats, feed them treats, and take some pictures. It's the perfect way to appreciate these hardworking felines.</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'>Organize a Cat Herding Group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and organize a cat herding group. Everyone can bring their cats, practice herding techniques, and share stories about their cats. It's sure to be a purrfect time!</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'>Watch Cat Herding Videos</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Surf YouTube for some amazing cat herding videos. Learn more about this unique activity and get inspired to try it yourself!</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'>Make Cat Herding Art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create art inspired by cat herding. Paint a picture of cats in a field or make a sculpture of cats chasing each other around. You can also write stories or poems about cat herding.</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'>Host A Cat Herding Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and host a cat herding party! Have everyone bring their cats and teach them how to herd together. Don't forget to provide snacks and drinks for everyone afterwards.</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'>They are skilled professionals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cat herders are highly trained professionals, who know how to safely handle and care for cats. This means they are prepared to recognize signs of discomfort or illness in the animals they are caring for, and take the necessary steps to keep them safe and well.</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'>They develop a bond with their cats</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cat herders spend so much time with their animals that they often develop strong bonds. Not only does this create a trusting relationship between cat and herder, it also means the animal is better able to trust humans in general - a valuable trait every cat needs!</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'>They protect feral cats</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By working with feral cats, cat herders can help these animals receive food, shelter, medical attention and whatever else they need. This helps reduce the number of unwanted kittens born into already overcrowded shelters, and takes fear out of the equation by connecting individuals with assurance their lost cats will be returned to them.</p></div></div>
National Cat Herders Day is celebrated on December 15 every year. In 2024 National Cat Herders Day will occur on a Sunday.
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