Celebrate World Cat Day with Petbarn

The 8^th of August is World Cat Day and Petbarn is celebrating the occasion by hosting an adoption day for cats and kittens who need forever homes.

Petbarn Area Manager, Emily Dwyer, says: “We are so excited to be celebrating World Cat Day in- store again this year. Cats make wonderful pets as they’re affectionate yet independent. They are renowned for their companionship, playful nature and self-sufficiency, making a great addition to any family. If you have been thinking about welcoming a new feline friend into your home, World Cat Day is the perfect time to come in-store and meet some of the adorable cats and kittens available for adoption.”

Kittens grow at an amazing pace during those first six months and during that time you should be feeding your pet four regular meals per day. It's in their nature to snack, and that's okay, because they're burning large amounts of energy as they play. After those first six months their growth rate will begin to slow down and at that point it's normally best to reduce their meals to twice per day. Follow the feeding guide on your kitten food label. For more info on what you should and shouldn't feed your kitten, visit petbarn.com.au/petspot. #kittens #catsofinstagram #kittencare #petbarn

The goal of the day is to find as many purrfect pairings as possible so these rescue cats and kittens can find their forever homes. If you happen to find your new best friend on the day, Petbarn will be able to talk you through the pet adoption process in-store. While an adoption fee will be charged at Petbarn, 100 per cent of the dollar amount will be returned to the charity who have partnered with Petbarn for World Cat Day.

A dark, quiet space is perfect for a cat litter tray. Make sure it is away from their food and water bowls as cats are very clean animals that don't like to create a mess. You can also select a covered or uncovered litter tray - some cats like the privacy of a covered tray and it can help minimise odours, too. Read more about training your kitten to use litter at petbarn.com.au/petspot. #Petbarn #kittens #cats #catsofinstagram #kitten

All the cats and kittens available for adoption are vaccinated, microchipped, desexed and health-checked to ensure they’re off to a good start at their new home.

A study published in Scientific Reports highlights that dog owners have a significantly lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, as well as death due to other causes. This was particularly clear with dog owners who live alone. The study focused on 3.4 million men and women between the ages of 40-80 and the findings were pretty incredible: people who lived alone with a dog had a 36% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease-relate death than people who lived alone without a dog. To read more about how pets help humans live longer, head to petbarn.com.au/petspot. #pets #petsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #Petbarn #love

Petbarn pride themselves on being committed to pet welfare and have partnered with, and supported, rescue organisations and pet-related charities since 2012. Some of Petbarn’s adoption partners are the RSPCA, Cat Haven, The Animal Welfare League, Friends of the Pound and Second Chance Animal rescue, plus many more, and they’ve saved more than 30,000 pet animal lives to date, nationally.

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Laura Barry

Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.