ORLANDO, Fla. – The 21st annual International Cat Day is on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
The holiday was first created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The charity created International Cat Day to bring awareness to cats in need and to highlight ways to help them.
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Whether you’re in the market for a furry friend or you just want to serve your community, there are plenty of ways to celebrate International Cat Day.
In honor of the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s original mission, we’ve compiled a list of animal shelters in Orlando where you can celebrate the holiday.
- Cat Tail Corner - 4510 S. U.S. Highway 41 in Casselberry
- Happy Trails Animal Rescue - 720 N. Goldenrod Road in Orlando
- Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Downtown Cat Shelter - 777 W. Central Blvd. in Orlando
- Second Chance Animal Rescue and Sanctuary - West Orlando off of Clarcona Ocoee Road
Even if you can’t adopt, donating and volunteering is a pretty way to celebrate. I’m sure the furry friends at your local animal shelter would certainly a”purr”reciate it.
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