Today is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day!
This day is about celebrating ginger-colored cats. It's also about raising awareness about finding homes for cats that don't have one.
This day was started by software developer-turned-animal rights activist Chris Roy. In 1997, he found a little stray cat and took it in, hoping to find it a permanent home. That little cat ended up finding such a home with Roy. Roy would name the cat Doobert, and for the next 17 years, Doobert lived with Roy.
Roy fell into a deep grief at Doobert's passing, but it also inspired him to create an app named after Doobert. This app allowed animal shelters and rescue homes to connect with volunteers all over the world. since 2014, over 20,000 pet lovers have connected with over 1,200 organizations across North America to help house pets that need a home. All out of love for a cat.
So, hug a ginger today. I know I will! Thanks for reading this blog entry! See you next time!
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