On January 22nd, it’s National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. It’s not a joke, there is in fact a day dedicated to trying to decipher what our feline friends are trying to ask us. Although speech bubbles aren’t provided, it’s a day to really listen to our cat’s every meow and try to understand their behavior.
What Is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day?
Although you might be hoping that there’s actually a day where you can magically understand your cat’s every meow, it’s sadly not this day. All jokes aside, this is a day to spend some time engaging in meaningful communication with your cat and making an effort to try to understand what his sounds, movements and behavior may in very real terms be trying to tell you.
“Cats are naturally inquisitive animals. Put yourself in your cat’s paws for a while and consider things from his point of view. Is there anything you can do to improve his life and happiness?” suggests Rufus Thompson, a journalist at Custom Essay.
The History Of Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
According to the website Scollar, Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day was created by Ruth and Thomas Roy of wellcat.com. It’s celebrated every year on January 22nd. It was specifically created for all cat lovers to spend with their feline friends and strengthen the bond between them. Most importantly, the aim of the day is to encourage cat owners to have an opportunity to better understand their cats and their needs.
How to Celebrate Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Celebrating Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive. Set aside some time to spend with your cat. Think about the questions they might ask and try to answer them.
Every time your cat meows, purrs or trills they are trying to communicate something to you. Celebrate Answer Your Cats Questions Day by getting off social media, laying on the floor next to them and spending some quality time together. Just listen to them while they share their view of the world. You’ll be on your way to becoming a cat whisperer extraordinaire!
Here’s an idea: take a photo of your furry mischief maker and caption it with their question. You can even add a speech bubble for fun! Then add the hashtag #AnswerYourCatsQuestionsDay” and share them on your social media accounts!
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