Cat Day

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From house pets to apex predators, cats are symbols of independence, elegance, and survivalโ€”nowhere more so than in Californiaโ€™s iconic mountain lions.

More Than Companions

National Cat Day is observed annually on October 29, founded in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige. The holidayโ€™s mission is to celebrate cats of all kinds while raising awareness about adoption, rescue, and feline welfare.

But in California, the day also resonates with a wilder story: the mountain lion (also known as cougar, puma, or panther). These majestic big cats are apex predators roaming the golden stateโ€™s mountains, forests, and even suburban edges. Known for their stealth and strength, mountain lions symbolize the wild spirit that still runs through California despite urban sprawl.

National Cat Day in 2025 is a time to honor bothโ€”the cozy domestic cat curled on your couch, and the elusive mountain lion reminding us that natureโ€™s untamed side still prowls nearby.

Vibes

Fierce, graceful, and untamedโ€”celebrating the feline spectrum from pets to predators.

How to Celebrate

  • Adopt or foster a shelter cat to give them a second chance
  • Donate to wildlife groups protecting mountain lions and their habitats
  • Learn about coexistence strategies for humans and big cats in urban areas
  • Share photos of cats (wild or domestic) to spread appreciation
  • Reflect on the duality of cats: comfort and mystery, home and wilderness

Pulse Check

When you think of catsโ€”do you picture the house companion, or the wild predator that rules the night?

Both are part of the same story: survival, instinct, and beauty.

Interesting Facts

  • Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are the largest wild cats in North America besides jaguars.
  • In California, they are considered a specially protected speciesโ€”hunting them has been banned since 1990.
  • Domestic cats share about 95% of their DNA with big cats like lions, tigers, and cougars.

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Famous Quotes

โ€œGod made the cat so that man might have the pleasure of caressing the tiger.โ€ โ€“ Victor Hugo

โ€œA cat is a lion in a jungle of small bushes.โ€ โ€“ Indian Proverb

โ€œCats choose us; we donโ€™t own them.โ€ โ€“ Kristin Cast


On October 29, 2025, celebrate every kind of catโ€”from the purring pet in your lap to the prowling mountain lion in the hills of California. Both remind us that cats are elegance, mystery, and power wrapped in fur.