Days Until National Cat Day (US)

About National Cat Day (US)

October 29 is a US-specific observance, distinct from the internationally recognized International Cat Day on August 8, founded in 2005 by pet and family lifestyle expert Colleen Paige to raise awareness of cats needing to be rescued and promote responsible pet ownership.

It's one of several animal-appreciation observances Paige has founded, alongside International Dog Day, both originating as independent advocacy initiatives rather than UN or governmental designations.

Colleen Paige has stated the specific October date was chosen in memory of a cat she owned as a child, a personal rationale distinct from the August 8 International Cat Day's more institutional founding.

Colleen Paige has also founded several other pet-related awareness days beyond her two cat and dog observances, reflecting a broader personal advocacy career centered on shelter animal adoption.