They devote a great deal of time to contemplation. They sleep in all sorts of places: preferably on a bed, armchair, sofa, bookcase or table. They even take naps during walks, for example on a pavement, in a car park or even in the street. They least often settle down to sleep in their own personal beds. They satisfy their innate curiosity by peering into every proverbial nook and cranny.
They know spring is coming much sooner than the old highlanders do, because fur can be found in the least expected places. A harsh winter, meanwhile, is foretold by the appearance of a thick layer of fur, as if homes in this part of Europe were not equipped with any sources of heat.
They are sociable; no family event or gathering can do without them. But they also value privacy, and no amount of coaxing from their owners will help when they are engaged in their favourite activity—sleeping. They cannot stand tidying, especially the pre-Christmas kind, excessive bustle by household members or draughts, not to mention the greatest threat to their peace: the vacuum cleaner. That is why they prefer to go their own way or disappear inexplicably, even in a tiny flat.
A prolonged absence of household members causes ostentatious offence, manifested by total indifference to the friendly gestures of those returning home. Only a rare delicacy can overcome their reluctance and graciously persuade them to accept the portion of affection owed to them, for which the furry one's owner almost begs. The absence of household members is also a considerable inconvenience for cats, because they cannot understand where the human who serves them has gone. Above all, however, they have no one to cuddle up to, “talk” to, or confide their deepest secrets in.
But not all cats enjoy such a comfortable life. It is worth knowing that International Cat Day is celebrated on 17 February. On this occasion, one can consider whether it might be worthwhile to have an intelligent animal by one's side and enjoy its trust and love. Remembering that cats are not inclined to submit to anyone, you have the opportunity to win the affection of an independent animal and fulfil your dreams of a domesticated tiger.
International Cat Day has been celebrated in Poland since 2006. The holiday is intended to draw attention to the importance of cats in people's lives, the need to help free-roaming and homeless animals that once had a home but lost it, and to make people more sensitive to the often difficult fate of cats.
The Stowarzyszenie Pomocy Zwierzętom w Bolesławcu provides care for free-roaming cats in Bolesławiec. This care includes, among other things, treatment, neutering, supplementary feeding, finding new owners and temporary homes, and conducting information and educational activities.
Homeless animals originating, among other places, from Bolesławiec are admitted to the Schronisko dla Małych Zwierząt w Lubańskim Wielkim Lesie, in the Platerówka municipality (https://przylasek.eschronisko.pl/); people interested in adoption and able to provide them with proper living conditions will find animals there. And around 20 domestic tigers are waiting at the shelter.
Attention!
To celebrate the feline holiday, we encourage our Readers to post photos of their pets in the comments below the article.
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