International Cat Day TODAY and Denver loves their cats!

I do know a ton of friends that have cats! My dog acts like a cat more than a dog so I have that going for me! Extra treats for them babies today!

Top Cities For Single ‘Cat Ladies’ … According to a survey by Nielsen

1. Portland, Oregon

2. Seattle, Washington

3. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

4. Kansas City, Missouri

5. Denver, Colorado

6. Albuquerque, New Mexico

7. Minneapolis, Minnesota

8. Harrisburg, Virginia

9. Tampa, Florida

10. Columbus, Ohio

Some other fun Cat facts:

Pets Lower Stress Levels

A study by Washington State University reveals that spending just 10 minutes a day with a cat or dog lowers stress levels.

Researcher Patricia Pendry says, “Just 10 minutes can have a significant impact. Students in our study that interacted with cats and dogs had a significant reduction in cortisol, a major stress hormone. We already knew that students enjoy interacting with animals, and that it helps them experience more positive emotions. What we wanted to learn was whether this exposure would help students reduce their stress in a less subjective way. And it did, which is exciting because the reduction of stress hormones may, over time, have significant benefits for physical and mental health.”

A study by Lyon College in Arkansas reveals that cats have 276 different facial expressions when interacting with one another. Researchers filmed 53 cats at a local cat café and recorded 186 feline interactions to gather data. They found that 45.7% of the expressions were friendly, while 37% were aggressive.

A survey by Blue Buffalo reveals that 40% of cat owners say their feline is more fussy when it comes to eating than their child is.

– 13% of cat owners say their cat has waged a hunger strike because they did not like their new food

– 10% of cat owners say their cat has turned over a bowl because they disliked their new food

– 37% of pet owners have tasted their cat’s food

TOP 10 CAT-THEMED ITEMS CAT LOVERS OWN

1. Clothing                                             44%

2. Framed photo of a cat                       42%

3. Calendar                                            39%

4. Cell phone case                                38%

5. Bed sheets or blankets                      38%

6. Posters                                               37%

7. Coloring books                                   37%

8. Coffee mugs                                       37%

9. Stuffed animals                                   36%

10. Key chain                                          36%