A Real Happy Cat Month

Every September, the Catalyst Council celebrates Happy Cat Month, but as you can see, I am feeling a little dubious about it. I mean, I understand where the Catalyst Council is coming from — they want to promote ways to keep us kitties happy and healthy — but their “10 Ways to Make Your Cat Happy During Happy Cat Month” don’t sound all that joyful to us cats! They list things like taking us to the vet, giving us meds, working for food, etc. I do appreciate the intent behind all of that, but most of it does not sound fun to me! So I thought I’d put together my own list of things that would make me happy in September.

1. No cheesy costumes.

It’s true, I don’t mind costumes all that much and Halloween is coming up and all, but could I please avoid the really dumb outfits and just wear nice things that don’t make me look too silly?

2. No ill-fitting hats either.

It’s hard to find a hat that feels good for me to wear with my big ears, but if my human made the extra effort to find more comfortable headwear, that would make me happy!

3. More awesome treats!

Those raw chicken hearts were awesome! I’ve been waiting for a repeat but my human hasn’t been back to Whole Foods since she brought these home. I think a special Happy Cat Month trip is in order.

4. Let me off leash, just once, to chase birdies!

My human says this is not going to happen. I say, make me happy!

5. More hotel room stays!

At least my human has one scheduled for this month, but I’d love more!

So tell me — what would make you kitties happy this month?
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