The Cat Death

Cats were rumored to be the source of the Black Death's plague, so all over Europe the house cats were slain, and thousands of cats were murdered.

Felicette the Astrocat

On October 18, the first cat went to space, Felicette was the first Astrocat.

Cats' Day

International Cat Day was created by the International Fund Animal Welfare to take place on August 8.

The Oldest known pet

In 2004, French archaeologists discovered a 9,500-year-old cat grave in Cyprus.

You can participate in the festivities of International Cat Day by adopting a new kitty%2c feeding feral cats%2c or even spoiling the ones in your own home. Anywhere there’s a cat%2c show it some good ol’ purring love.

Hmm%2c well if today is June 4%2c then you’re in luck! Go give your kitty a big hug and tell them how much you love them.

Most cats are super affectionate and love to nuzzle and give hugs accompanied by loud and soothing purrs. However%2c some cats are a bit more uncomfortable with too much affection%2c so always make sure you’re doing whatever your cat is comfortable with%2c or risk a warning hiss.

There are many homeless cats around the world%2c so what better day to show them respect and love than by giving them food and supplies!

If you have a cat%2c International Cat Day is the perfect day to have a great time and show love to your baby.

Even if you don't like cats%2c remember to treat them with respect and kindness%2c take the occasion to spread awareness about respect to cats on your social media.

Merlin%2c a Black and White Cat from the U.K.%2c has the record for the loudest purr and his purr is 67.8db.

Your little kitty can hit the speeds of around 30mph!

According to "Guinness World Records"%2c when Blackie's millionaire owner passed away%2c he got a 7-million-pound fortune.

Cats can not detect sweetness%2c which explains why they are not drawn to it at all.

According to science%2c cats only use their meows to talk to humans and not to each other - except to their mothers when they are kittens.

Holidays like this show off that as humans%2c we do love all living beings and there are more of us who respect and love kitties than those who don't.

It’s easy to get the idea that we are the most important beings on the planet%2c but as a lovely reminder: we are not alone so we need to respect the other beings' rights and do our part — starting with our pets.

It is scientifically proven that Cats help to improve mental health as stress relievers just by being themselves! Petting a fuzzy feline can cause our bodies to produce stress-reducing hormones.