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2025

Chewbacca’s Journey Over The Rainbow Bridge

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Chewbacca had a limp on his right hind leg for the past weeks. First, we thought he reinjured himself. Usually, it heals on its own. But this time, it didn’t get any better. I was waiting for Kevin to come back from Europe before we went to the veterinarian. At the veterinarian, we got the diagnosis that Chewbacca had a tumor in his crotch/leg area. It was so big that there was no way to remove it. There was some nerve damage in the leg, and he frequently did his business outside the litterbox.

After the veterinarian specialist explained all the options, including cancer treatments, I called it. I love Chewbacca so much that I didn’t want him to suffer any longer than it was necessary. He was my favorite companion, because he was the closest to me when I was sick. He deserved the best. And relieving him from the pain was the humane thing to do. I feel such a deep void in my heart. We are all sad about his passing.

In Loving Memory of
Chewbacca
11/18/2012 – 11/07/2025
2025 · National Day Calendar

National Cat Day 2025 🐈

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Chewbacca 💗

Lifestyle writer Colleen Paige has taken credit for establishing National Cat Day in 2005. Her stated mission: “To help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their lives for the unconditional love and companionship they bestow upon us. ”We categorically believe her. She appears to love all cats — domestic and feral — and we’re certainly in favor of that.

Science magazine reports that cat domestication goes back 12,000 years. That encompasses a lot of toys and even more naps. The process appears to have taken place in the Middle East — think Israel, Iraq, and Lebanon. Domestication did not happen overnight. Cats did not go from wild beasts to softly purring pets — just, sort of, one day. Per National Geographic: “DNA analysis suggests that cats lived for thousands of years alongside humans before they were domesticated. During that time, their genes have changed little from those of wildcats, apart from picking up one recent tweak: the distinctive stripes and dots of the tabby cat.”

Another study from the University of Rome scholar Claudio Ottoni reveals that ancient sailors would bring cats along to “help protect food storage on board by killing rodents. This allowed cats to spread across the world.”We’re glad they spread. Like dogs, who get all the credit for being lovable, cats feel everything we do. They can gauge our moods and emotions — and act accordingly. They have also given up a lot of their natural cravings to live in homes and apartments. (Especially indoor cats.)

: https://nationaltoday.com/national-cat-day/

2025 · National Day Calendar

Kindness To Animals Day 2025

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Pets, particularly dogs and cats, have been scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, alleviate loneliness, and promote exercise and playfulness. Caring for an animal can help children become more secure and active as they age. Pets can also be a valuable source of companionship for the elderly. But, it doesn’t just end with pets. Being kind to animals is a great way to get connected with them on a deeper level out of respect and understanding. Being kind to animals is good for you, those around you, and the animals themselves.

In the Philippines, Carlos Polestico Garcia, a lawyer by profession, entered politics when he was elected to the House of Representatives to represent the third district of Bohol. He later became the eighth President of the Philippines. He was known for being a teacher, poet, orator, lawyer, and political economist who was passionate about animals and wildlife. So much so that on September 30, 1958, in the City of Manila, Garcia issued Proclamation No. 537 declaring the fourth day of October each year as Kindness to Animals Day.

The proclamation emphasized the importance of instilling the virtues of kindness, justice, and mercy in all living creatures and condemned all forms of cruelty to both men and animals. Garcia called upon all citizens and residents of the Philippines, government officials and employees, public and private schools, churches, and civic organizations, to observe this special day with ‌programs and ceremonies so that all people can get involved to showcase their compassion for animals.

: https://nationaltoday.com/kindness-to-animal-day/

2025 · National Day Calendar

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day 2025 🐈 

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Oftentimes, the turn we are least expectant to take ends up changing our lives. Such is the story of Chris Roy, a software developer turned animal rights activist. In 1997, Roy found a stray cat near his home. Out of pity, he carried the stray home and decided to foster him for a while. Little did he know how that runt of the litter would change the purpose of his life. Within weeks, Roy formed a special bond with the feline and gave him a permanent place in his house. The 14-pound tabby filled Roy’s day with warmth and belonging. Doobert, the name he gave to his ginger, lived for 17 years.

In 2014, Doobert’s death rocked the shores of Roy’s life and sucked him into deep corners of uncharted grief. Grappling with the loss of his beloved ginger, Roy dedicated the arrival of September 1 as Ginger Cat Appreciation Day. He also launched Doobert, an online app that connects rescue homes and animal shelters with volunteers throughout the world. Since 2014, Roy has worked with over 1,200 organizations across North America and built a volunteer base of 27,000+ pet lovers and enthusiasts. By dedicating the day in memory of his cat, Roy aims to raise awareness about the divine duty of humans to look after our furry friends.

With the annual celebration of Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, we pledge to carry the loving spirit of Doobert with us and spread the message of animal welfare across the globe. Reach out to your local shelters, feed the strays of your community, and raise a toast to the amazing companionship that our pets provide us.

:https://nationaltoday.com/ginger-cat-appreciation-day/

2025 · National Day Calendar

International Cat Day 2025

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Cats are carnivorous, small, furry mammals — for the most part — with four legs, a tail, and claws, that humans have domesticated as pets since ancient times. They have descended from the African Wildcat and were originally used to catch vermin.

The first historical human record of cats can be found in the culture of the ancient Egyptian civilization. We all seem to relate cats to Egyptians because of their adoration and consideration of cats as gods. Mafdet was the first known cat deity and was regarded as the protector against snakes, scorpions, and evil during the First Dynasty, so for them, cats were not just deities, but also protectors.

Later, after the Egyptian Dynasty collapsed, Cats became popular everywhere! Greeks and Romans used them as pest control, and in the East, cats were originally owned by the rich and wealthy people. But during the Middle Ages, in Europe, Cats became associated with superstition and were suspected of carrying the disease during the Black Death of 1348; that is the reason why too many cats were killed in that era, and it wasn’t until the 1600s that cats’ reputation started to recover.

In America, cats were part of the cargo on the colonization ships to minimize vermin and disease, so those cats went ashore and flourished. Nowadays, cats seem to be one of the pop icons in modern society – we have about half a billion among us. And, since 2002, thanks to the “International Fund for Animal Welfare,” cats have their own holiday!

: https://nationaltoday.com/international-cat-day/