Memorial Day weekend is here – an unofficial kickoff to summer – and celebrate cat patriots at home while celebrating those who served our country.
Cats have been a fellow American from the start, earning stripes (literally, sometimes) as honorary members of their family. Grab your cat, burn the grill and dive into some purrfectly patriotic cat fun!
Cat: American original freedom fighter
Cats have been a member of America since the early colonial period. These brave cats weren’t just pets. They were important working members of the community, keeping their homes and businesses free of mice and protecting valuable groceries.
Throughout history, ships have relied on cats to exterminate pests and have become true maritime heroes!
And speaking of service, Cats have been the unofficial mascot and morale booster of military units throughout American history. From naval ships to ships to military base barn cats, these bearded warriors have lifted spirits and caught mice for centuries.
Memorial Day Cat’s Me
Your cat’s safety
Before baking these burgers, don’t forget that cat friends need special considerations.
** do’s:**
– Install shade spots with fresh water for your outdoor cat
– Leave the screen door closed to prevent a big escape
– Serve cat safe treats like small pieces of grilled chicken (no seasonings!)
** nots:**
– Never give cat onions, garlic, grilled food with spices
– Keep them away from the grill – their curious feet and hot surfaces will not mix
– Do not give bones. The bones can rupture and cause serious harm.
Want to impress your anniversary guests? Drop out these amazing cat facts:
Super Sense: Cats can hear frequency up to 64,000 Hz. This is nearly two octaanes higher than humans can detect. Your cat literally hears things you can’t even imagine!
Speed Demon: An average house cat can reach speeds of 30 mph. This is faster than most local speed limits. Good thing they don’t need a driver’s license!
Ancient Ancestors: Cats were first domesticated in the Middle East nine thousand years ago. They have judged humans for thousands of years – it is essentially their superpower.
Mathematical Wonders: Cat Purr vibrates frequently between 20-50 Hz. This suggests that research can help heal bones and reduce pain. Your cat isn’t just loving. It’s basically a fur-like medical device!
Acrobatic athletes: Cats are always standing up thanks to what they call “the correct reflex.” They can spin their bodies into the air faster than you can say “Memorial Day Sale.”
Red, White, Tabby: Patriotic Cat Colors
America loves red, white and blue, and the world of cats reaches you! Calico Cats sports a blue-gray patch that is proud of the red (orange), white, and sometimes blue-gray flag. The orange tab brings the spirit of red and orange, the white cat embody the pure patriotic spirit, while the Russian blue cat adds its blue-gray refinement.
Memorial Day Cat Activities
Birdwatching in the Backyard: Install comfortable perches near windows and screen porches where your cat can observe bird activities on anniversary. It’s like Nature TV, but better!
Patriotic Photography: Grab your red, white and blue props (safe, of course) and capture adorable Memorial Day memories with your cat friends. Remember – cats don’t take direction well, so patience is important!
Indoor camping:If you’re camping this weekend, create an indoor “camping” experience for your cat, with blankets, flashlights and maybe some special treats. I appreciate that they don’t deal with actual bugs or weather.
The moment of the feet
When kicking off summer with this anniversary weekend and our beloved cat, remember that freedom is not free. That includes the freedom to love and care for your pet. Military families often make sacrifices, including time away from furry families, and many service animals serve alongside our army.
Therefore, this anniversary will make sure your cat is taking a nap in the sunbeam, perhaps in the world without worrying, but remember that their peaceful and spoiled life is possible due to the sacrifices made by others.
Give your cat an extra chin scratch today. They acquired it by being the perfect, low maintenance, high strength companion that they are. And remember, if they knock something from your picnic table later, they are exercising their hard-working American rights because they are absolutely ridiculous.
It’s a summer filled with summer naps, backyard adventures, and lazy afternoon relaxation that only cats have truly mastered. Happy Memorial Day for all of us to you – both two-legged and four-legged patriots of your family!
Love and purs,
Leila, Odin & Otto
*What is your cat’s favorite anniversary tradition? Share photos and stories of cat patriots – we love to see cats celebrating America in their own special ways! *
