National Pet Day is April 11

National Pet Day is April 11. 

"Over the past 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been a partner in research to determine the physical and mental benefits of having a pet. It turns out that not only can pets steal our hearts, but they also contribute to overall cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels. 

Colleen Paige, animal welfare advocate and pet and family lifestyle expert, founded National Pet Day in 2006 to celebrate the joy pets can bring to us. But she also wanted to bring attention to the ongoing needs of many pets of all kinds waiting in shelters to be adopted. She encouraged people who want purebred dogs and cats to contact rescue organizations instead of going to a breeder. “Don’t shop! Adopt!” has become the holiday motto." (National Pet Day) 

Since I've been working from home, I've fallen in love again with my 3 cats and their antics. 

Fritz is the oldest, and he believes sharing is caring, especially when it comes to lunch and dinnertime. He uses "the force" with his beautiful big eyes until you choose to share your food. His favorite is steak. 

Fritz

Fritz is featured as a sample design for my Personalized Coffee Mug, so you can enjoy your coffee or tea with a photo of your cat or dog. 

This is the first post of many featuring our cats and their personalities.