Netizens in the US share memes and photos celebrating National Cat Day

National Cat Day is a commemorative day to raise awareness about homeless cats. It takes place on October 29 in the United States. The National Cat Day website states that the holiday was first celebrated in 2005 "to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their life for the unconditional love and companionship they bestow upon us". Netizens have taken to Twitter to show their support.

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National Cat Day tweets:

@Sandiegozoo tweeted that twitter would not be the same without cats

Pop singer Taylor Swift advice on hugging cats 

@Loubrutus celebrating National Cat Day by wearing a pair of Darla the Wonder Dog socks  

@IvePetthatdog tweets, "Cherry goes from cuddly to scratching you" 

@PaleLeprechaun had a photoshoot with her cat 

Purry greetings from Senator Jeff Merkley 

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