What is World Cat Day?

In Japan, cats are so loved that February 22nd is called "Cat Day." The same is true around the world, where an event called "International Cat Day" is held on August 8th. These events show how beloved cats are around the world.

World Cat Day was established in Canada in 2002. It was established by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, an organization that works internationally to protect cats and conducts fundraising activities.

Many people in Japan may not know that World Cat Day has been established. Because the reason for its establishment is unclear, World Cat Day is not a very well-known holiday in Japan. However, knowing about it can help you love cats even more.

In English-speaking countries, this day is affectionately known as "World Cat Day," and donations to rescue cats are actively promoted around the world.

Cat Day around the world

In Japan, February 22nd is called Cat Day. It was established as a play on words, but Cat Day has also been established in other countries around the world. The timing varies, and each country is free to establish a date between February and November.

Why does "Cat Day" exist?

The International Cat Day was established by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. It is an organization that aims to improve the environment so that cats around the world can live in peace. They are active all over the world to save animals that are abused or isolated, including those affected by disasters.

The organization also actively works to reduce the number of cats that are euthanized. Many cats are taken in by public health centers because they are orphaned and have lost their owners. Cats that do not find new owners for a certain period of time are generally euthanized at the public health center facilities.

The International Fund for Animal Welfare is working to reduce these sad events as much as possible. In Japan, similar activities are being carried out to save as many rescued cats as possible. There are various theories as to why Cat Day was established, but it is thought that it is to stimulate activities to save rescued cats and to create time to think about cats again.

At Aoneco, we sell leather goods such as key cases and key covers with cat motifs, and donate about 10% of the product price to organizations that work to protect cats. If you would like to use Cat Day as an opportunity to think about rescued cats and local cats, please purchase Aoneco's leather goods.