Showing posts with label Pet Appreciation Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pet Appreciation Week. Show all posts

Sunday, June 7, 2026

June 7-13 is Pet Appreciation Week

 Pet Appreciation Week was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 1981 to raise awareness about overall pet care. The purpose is to recognize pet owners’ responsibilities toward pet care, fostering, and adoption. 

These days many Pet Pawrents' have both busy schedules and lives, and sometimes they don’t have the time to spoil their pets like they want to. Pet Appreciation Week can be their answer! This special week lets pet owners recognize how much pets give to their lives and how their never-ending love and silliness makes them laugh.

To us pets, our Peeps  are our world, and we depend on our humans to take care of us. And on this special week our Peeps can spoil us pets more (than they already do) during this week. (June 7–13 — a short week, but I, Marvelous, am endlessly appreciative.)

As Marvelous Marv, Supreme Feline of the Boundary Realm, I present…

Marv’s Official Pet Appreciation Week Wish List

(as dictated by Marvelous Marv himself)

Extra Snuggle Rations

  • Royal Snuggle Windows These are the officially sanctioned cuddle moments chosen entirely by me. If I hop onto Peep’s lap, shoulder, chest, or pillow, snuggle time begins immediately. No negotiations.

  • Peep‑Powered Warmth Boost Peep must provide optimal warmth: blanket tent, heated lap, or the “human hot‑water‑bottle position.” Bonus points if she stays still while I knead her with my majestic paws.

  • Cheek & Chin Tribute Scritches Gentle, rhythmic scritches delivered with reverence. Duration: until I dramatically flop or roll over for more.

  • The Full Body Melt Session When I stretch out and become a warm, purring puddle, Peep must adjust pillows, blankets, or her own posture so I remain perfectly comfortable.

  • Quiet Admiration Time No talking, no moving — just Peep gazing lovingly at me while I purr, blink slowly, or pretend to sleep but actually monitor her devotion.

Royal Snuggle Windows

  • Morning Majesty Window When I perform my first elegant stretch or soft chirp, Peep must acknowledge that snuggle time has begun. All human tasks are paused until I am fully adored.

  • Midday Surprise Window Triggered when I appear silently beside Peep like a handsome ghost. If I lean, flop, or present my side, she must respond instantly.

  • Golden Hour Window When the late‑afternoon sun hits my whiskers just right, I may curl up on Peep’s lap. She must adjust blankets and posture to support maximum Marv comfort.

  • Evening Melt Window After dinner, I become a soft, warm loaf. If I settle on Peep’s lap or chest, she must remain still and admire me.

  • Nighttime Guardian Window When I take my rightful place at Peep’s side (or on her pillow), she must offer gentle scritches and whisper admiration until I decide to patrol.

Gourmet Treat Moments

  • Daily Fancy Bite A tiny but luxurious treat presented with ceremony. Preferably on the “special plate.”

  • Surprise Snack Offering Peep may present an unexpected treat when I least expect it - but always when I most deserve it.

Window Throne Time

  • Prime Bird‑Watching Portal Peep must open the curtains to my exact specifications so I can monitor birds, breezes, and neighborhood happenings.

  • Cushion Adjustment Service My throne must be fluffed, rotated, or warmed as needed.

Brushy Spa Session

  • Gentle Floof Enhancement A soft brushing session that enhances my natural glory and reduces shed. Peep must admire the results.

  • Tail‑End Finishing Touch A final gentle stroke down my tail to complete the spa ritual.

Storytime Spotlight

  • Daily Tale of My Greatness Peep tells me (and the blog) one short story about my adventures, charm, or heroic deeds.

  • Bonus Compliment Clause Peep must include at least one line about how handsome, clever, or important I am.

Evening Lap Reservation

  • Guaranteed Lap Spot After dinner, I receive priority seating on Peep’s lap — regardless of what humans claim they “need to do.”

  • Warm Blanket Inclusion A soft blanket must be provided for maximum coziness. 

     

    What would YOU Add to YOUR PURRSONAL LIST? 

Sunday, June 1, 2025

June has ARRIVED!

Can you believe we are entering our second year of doing the badges? 

It has been a whole lot of fun! I am sure glad the others on the team (Terry, Sierra and Ann) are so adept at spotting typos (and other errors). They make us (Marvelous Marv and Mom Barb) look good! Thank YOU TEAM!


Here are all the June 2025 Badges that are available on the Catblogosphere. They have been downsized to 300x300 pixels for you. Feel free to grab them for your blog. To save the individual images to your computer, right-click and choose save image as. The save as dialog will open and you can chose where you want the image to reside. Alternatively, you can email me (nellieontheedge  @ gmail . com) and I will email the badge you want to you!

Have we missed an event or special Day or Week or a Month Cause? Let us know by email
( nellieontheedge  @ gmail . com ) and we will add it and create it for you!


Adopt a Cat, Adopt a Shelter Cat and Foster a Cat Month

Pet Appreciation Week June 1-7, 2025

 

 The summer forecast at all shelters is cats, cats and more cats! Wednesday, June 1, not only kicks off Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—it is also at the height of kitten season! Shelters are preparing for a massive influx of homeless and newborn cats. And they hope to find homes for them all. If you can't adopt and you want to make a difference for cats this critical time of year, here are some ways you can get involved:
1 Fundraise - Local Shelters always need funds. Many animals rescued need medical help, food needs to be purchased and rent needs to be paid. Fundraising is so important to help your local shelter.
2. Adopt - If you can, You can make a major difference this season by adopting a new feline friend.
3. Come to their rescue. If you can't adopt, can you foster? Donate some time to their care and feeding at the local shelter? There are so many ways.
4. Donate - Kitten season is one of the most dangerous times of year for homeless cats and kittens. During this season, resources like food, money and space are stretched to the brink. Your donation today can support efforts to curb kitten season and find a home for every animal. 

We will be donating to our local shelter - Boundary Helping Hands.