BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY

August 16, 2026August 13, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 16 Comments

Meet Leo (orange) and Hariett (black). They enjoy long naps together and anything catnip. Our YouTube channel. We accept Amazon donations to care for ferals. We provide food, water and veterinary along with TNR as we can manage it.

Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th aims to dispel all myths surrounding black cats. Additionally, the day shouldn’t be confused with National Black Cat Day.

Superstitions aside, cats are simply adorable, even black ones. These feline creatures in their sleek, black coats may carry an air of mystery. However, most cats do. Along with that, their ability to find mischief or to avoid you equals that of tabbys, cinnamons, gingers, calicos, whites or grays.

However, one black cat fact that holds true is they are less likely to be adopted. Just like black dogs, this variety of cat gets shunned at shelters. Despite this, black cats still respond to love and attention no differently than other felines.

So, let a black cat cross your path. They aren’t witches. More than likely, adopting a black cat will help keep the mouse population down around the place. Expect the number of cuddles in your life to increase, too!

Charlie was abandoned by his previous owners. After a diligent search for his owners, we adopted him. He was already so socialized and sweet, we could not even consider consigning him to a shelter. We already had 3 cats but there was no way this personality would do well in a shelter.

He started out as my kitty, due to some health issues and a natural preference he now adores my husband. They talk, and Charlie will talk and lead you to his treats.

Sadly Charlie crossed the rainbow bridge 3 years ago. We have several Ferals that we care for including an Alfie, Righty, Kitten and Blackie. The latest ones that have become part of our feral group are Domino and Stripes.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #BlackCatAppreciationDay

Consider adopting a black cat. Take photos of your black cat, too! Support your local shelters and volunteer. You can groom a black cat (or any cat for that matter), give him cuddles, and maybe even take one home. Overcome your fears and use #BlackCatAppreciationDay while sharing your new-found love for those black cats on social media.

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BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY

Celebrate this day to dispel myths and fears of Black Cats. Every home should have the privilege of a mini panther.

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NATIONAL PET PARENTS DAY

April 25, 2026April 11, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

On the last Sunday in April, National Pet Parents Day recognizes the pet parents who go the extra mile to care for their fur babies.

There is a very special connection, a unique bond, between a pet and its owner. This unique relationship, which can often last for many years, is often a vital part of the ‘pet parents’ life. Their loved pets are considered to be a member of the family.

Some pet parents are new to the experience. Others are repeat performers. No matter how many pets or how often they engage in the relationship, it’s a special one every time.

The observance was created to honor all dedicated pet parents across the nation with a special day of their own.

We are dedicated pet parents. Our furbabies take the place of real children. Our marriage while not blessed with human children, we’re making up for it with kitties.

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We currently have 6 inside cats and up to 20 community outsiders. All are rescues. The outsiders are/were feral. While they have had TNR they are not fully touchable. We would bring them inside in a heartbeat if we could. We have the unfortunate location of being just rural enough that people dump cats here. We do our best for them. Our YouTube channel will hopefully help fund some of the care and feeding for these guys. Donations can be made through our Amazon Wish list. On a fixed income it is always appreciated with 100% going to food, water, shelter, and vet care if we can catch them…

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We also have Alfie, Harry, Button, Angel, Caramel, Rusty, Kitten, Bashful, Hariett, Patches, Sneakers, Zoro, Monte, Blackie, Sandy, Tabby and a few others that show up from time to time. This year we have at least 3 ferals yet to be TNR despite our best efforts to catch them, that are having kittens. Im quite sure they’ll come closer as they get older. We add them to our TNR list. We started giving them names so we can tell them apart.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalPetParentsDay

There are several ways to celebrate this day.

Give yourself some extra cuddle time with your pets
Pick up some pet swag like a tee or my favorite coffee cup.
Take a photo with your pet.
Adopt from a local shelter.
Learn about ASPCA, Animal Allies, and your local shelters. Our local shelter recieved a grant. They are doing TNR until funding runs out for community cats.
We do have a wishlist on Amazon for anyone who feels like donating.

Use #NationalPetParentsDay to post on social media.

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NATIONAL HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY

April 25, 2026April 3, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 4 Comments

On the last Friday in April, National Hairball Awareness Day draws attention to a problem many cat lovers face.

The formation of hairballs is a common feline condition that is brought on by self-grooming and the associated ingestion of hair. Cats pass the hair through their digestive track or will vomit the hairball. If they don’t eliminate the hairball from their digestive track one way or the other, hairballs can create an obstruction. Obstructions can cause serious medical issues for a cat.

Tips for Managing Hairballs

Regular grooming helps reduce the amount of hair your cat ingests. Bushing your cat every day also has the added benefits of reducing the amount of shed hair around the house and offers your cat some extra attention.
Look for products that help to prevent hairballs. Shampoos and wipes may reduce the amount of shedding.
Some types of cat food may help to reduce the amount of shedding, too. Designed to improve the health of a cat’s coat, the foods are nutritionally packed.

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NATIONAL HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY HISTORY

Dr. Blake Hawley of Hill’s Pet Nutrition out of Topeka, Kansas founded National Hairball Awareness Day to provide solutions to cat owners and help them understand why their cats get hairballs.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #HairballAwarenessDay

Cat lovers celebrate the day by taking steps to prevent hairballs. Give your pet the best care possible. Share your love for your cat using #HairballAwarenessDay on social media.