International Cat Day: 8 furball videos that will make you LOL

People started observing International Cat Day back in 2002 to celebrate one of the most popular pets in the world.

Updated on: Aug 8, 2019, 12:14:56 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Today, August 8, is marked as International Cat Day. Yes, this day is solely dedicated to celebrate our furry feline friends. Wonderful, warm – and at times weird - there are many who are totally in love with these furballs. Even if you lack affection for these four-legged creatures, chances are that you have come across cat videos that tickle your funny bone or even make you go “aww...”

Today, August 8, is marked as International Cat Day. (Unsplash)

So, to celebrate this special day, we have collected some of cat videos. Warning - these clips of some wacky and goofy creatures may make your laugh out loud.

A mew-sical genius:

When a cat enters a room filled with toilet paper:

This heartening video captures the transformation of a kitten into a cat:

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Can a cat make a call? See for yourself:

When cats watch Tom and Jerry:

Is it drinking water or is it swimming?

What a catch!

What’s in the fridge? – says the curious feline

People started observing this day back in 2002 to celebrate one of the most popular pets in the world, reports The Sun. It was initiated by the International Fund for Animal Welfare and other animal rights groups.

Do you have a feline friend? How are you celebrating this day?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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