Every year on August 8, International Cat Day is celebrated to increase awareness for cats and learn more about measures taken to protect this charming animal.

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Cats are one of the most popular pet animals. They require care and affection from their owners all year, but there is a particular day dedicated to them.

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After a long day, returning to your cat and seeing its adorable antics might help you relax.

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Cats are quite popular as pets all around the world. According to the PDSA, 51% of adults in the UK own a cat!

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French archaeologists discovered a 9,500-year-old cat grave in Cyprus. This makes it the oldest known pet cat.

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Cats really spend 70% of their life sleeping, which equates to 13-16 hours every day.

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According to Guinness World Records, Blackie is the world's wealthiest cat.

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When his affluent owner died, he declined to name his family in his will, leaving Blackie with a seven-million-pound inheritance!

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According to one research, our domestic cats share 95.6 percent of their genetic composition with tigers!

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Cats are nearsighted, although they have far greater peripheral vision and night vision than humans.

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When jumping or strolling along small ledges, cats utilise their long tails to support themselves.

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The collarbones of cats do not link to their other bones because they are hidden in their shoulder muscles.

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Certain cats have unusual food preferences, such as olives, potato chips, and beer hops.

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Abraham Lincoln, it turns out, was a crazy cat president! He had four cats who resided with him in the White House.

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Cats are the most common pet in the United States, with over 88 million pet cats!

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