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World Cat Day: A Human Primer

August 7, 2012 By: Sparkle Cat30 Comments

Somali cat on World Cat Day

Tomorrow, August 8, is World Cat Day and I hope you humans already have everything you need to give your cats a day to remember. But — knowing, humans — I am sure a few of you are unprepared, so here is a suggested list of activities, in chronological order.

5:45 a.m. or earlier: Breakfast time! But not the usual boring kibble or blah can o’ whatever. World Cat Day requires world-class fare: chicken soufflé, duck frittata with crème sauce and the like. Don’t worry, it does not have to be elaborate. One really spectacular dish is sufficient for breakfast.

6:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.: Naptime for your cats, but no rest for you — this is when you hide all the new toys you got your cat for the afternoon’s treasure hunt.

10:45 a.m.: Laundry time! It does not matter whether the clothes and bed sheets need cleaning or not, this is for the cats’ benefit. First pile up the dirty laundry so they can sniff it and bury themselves in it, if they are so inclined. Then wash and dry the clothes. As soon as the clothes are out of the dryer, put the full laundry basket out so the cats can wallow in the nice, clean laundry.

12:45 p.m.: Snack time! You, of course, have stocked up on your cats’ absolute favorites, and thrown in a few surprises for good measure, such as fresh turkey or ham. If you are really creative, maybe you can capture a live bug or two. Your cat will be delighted.

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.: A quick nap before the afternoon festivities. For the cats, that is. You need to double-check all the hiding places for the treasure hunt.

1:30 p.m.: Treasure Hunt time! Your cats get to search through the whole house to find all the awesome toys you hid. I hope you wrapped most of them, because tearing open the paper is the best part of the gift. You will join in by playing with the cats every time they find a toy, and end each session by tossing or leading the toy to the next hiding spot as a hint. This should keep you all busy for a couple of hours.

3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Naptime for the cats, while you prepare the gourmet menu you have planned in advance.

5:30 p.m.: Tuna juice and appetizers — may I suggest skewered shrimp and crickets, sprinkled with catnip?

6:00 p.m.: Suppertime! This should be the highlight of the day, so pull out all the stops! A turducken would not be out of place. A roast pig would also be appropriate. If this is a little outside of your culinary capabilities, you can go simple but elegant with something like pan seared salmon with avocado remoulade.

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.: Naptime for the cats while you bring out the pièce de résistance: the brand new floor-to-ceiling cat tree you have bought for the occasion.

8:00 p.m.: Present your cats with their new cat tree. Now it is time for you to retire to another part of the house and let your cats enjoy themselves in private. They have had enough human interaction for the day.

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Comments

  1. Maggie says

    August 8, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    Our Mom turned pale when she read this post…..we think she is hiding something from us!
    Purrs,
    the kitty brats

    Reply
  2. Texas, a cat in New York says

    August 9, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    WOW! Milou and I have made it clear to the humans that everyday should be World Cat Day but you take it to a whole new level.
    Gotta meow with the humans…

    Reply
  3. Cathy Keisha says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    So how’s that working out for you, Sparkle? Everything go as planned? I got Purina One instead of Fancy Feast. Big whoop.

    Reply
  4. Penelope says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    What a great day yous has planned! Mine is much more boring – me knows me would NOT gets presents ….
    BTW, me posted about what me would be doing too!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  5. Fraidy Cats says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    well, rats…our mom says we’re sol too…

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

    Reply
  6. Mark's Mews (Ayla, Iza, and Marley) says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    OUR plan isn’t THAT detailed, but it sure won’t be “blah” cat food today. We are gonna have a whole poached chick-hen breast fer lunch, an some pig fer dinner. More treats thru the day, too!

    Reply
  7. The Island Cats says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    We’re printing this right now and leaving it out so our mom sees it.

    Reply
  8. Grace says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Do we humans get a day like that???

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      August 7, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      Why? Humans are not cute and fuzzy. And they do not have World Domination.

      Reply
  9. Abby says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    We need to get Mom to memorize this for tomorrow.

    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.

    Reply
  10. Connie of TFKblog says

    August 7, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Thank you for the heads up.. I would have been so embarrassed to be so unprepared.

    Reply
  11. Caren Gittleman says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I’m afraid Cody is shit out of luck. Tomorrow for me is “World Cat MOM Day” I will be having my kidney stones smashed and will expect that Cody will provide healing purrs and licks

    Reply
  12. Devoted to Willow says

    August 7, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Sparkle this is good reminder and schedule for World Cat Day I can not believe that Mom almost forgot all about this day. And I will make sure to get her to do some of this list.

    Reply
  13. Marilia says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:20 am

    MOL!!!

    Reply
  14. Random Felines says

    August 7, 2012 at 11:00 am

    aww geez – mom said shes gotta go to work to earn the green papers. now what do we do?

    Reply
  15. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Sparkle I keep trying to tell you that it is us GOATS that will be taking over the world but you are not listening…..

    Reply
  16. Glogirly & Katie says

    August 7, 2012 at 9:18 am

    ::prints out schedule for Glogirly…attaches a threatening note::

    thanks for making this SO much easier, Sparkle!
    ; ) Katie

    Reply
  17. Cheysuli says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Wow–what a dream day. I don’t care if it is world cat day, I doubt my person is up to it.

    Reply
  18. BeadedTail says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:40 am

    We showed this to our mommy but she said she’s leaving us home alone (with our Grandpa from KS) since she thinks going off to celebrate her and daddy’s anniversary is more important. Can you believe that?

    Reply
  19. Jasper McKitten-Cat says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:36 am

    That sounds like a great way to celebrate!

    Reply
  20. CATachresis says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:29 am

    But this happens every day!! >^,,^<

    Reply
  21. Brian says

    August 7, 2012 at 8:05 am

    Now you’re talking!!! I love the list!

    Reply
  22. Marg says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Oh Sparkle, that is a terrific schedule. We have made the Person write it all down so we will be ready for tomorrow. We don’t know if she will be able to get the floor to ceiling cat tree though but all we can do is hope for it. Thanks for these great suggestions.

    Reply
  23. William says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:44 am

    Excellent! My mom really needs this.

    Reply
  24. MaxtheQuiltCat says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:27 am

    That’s a great post. WE are going to print it out and leave one on every table and counter for HH.

    hugs, Max, Bugsy and Knuckles

    Reply
  25. Hannah and Lucy says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:37 am

    Mum just looked up at the ceiling and said Ha!! Ha!!
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  26. Katie Bella says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:36 am

    I have to tell you my Mom loved every word. That surprised me because *I* loved every word. I think her brane is fizzled maybe perhaps probably.

    Reply
  27. Eric and Flynn says

    August 7, 2012 at 2:25 am

    Our mum looked at us and laughed. Should we be worried?

    Reply

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