August 8th is celebrated as International Cat Day, a day that was officially proposed by the International Fund for Animals (IFAW) in 2002. This day aims to draw attention towards cat health, scientific breeding, adoption, and rescue of cats.

Cats have been our oldest and cutest friends for a long time, and with the improvement of living standards and the development of the economy, the number of cat owners has also increased. However, this has also led to the issue of cat abandonment.

In recent years, the number of stray cats in cities has increased dramatically. Due to the irresponsible abandonment of some owners and the instinctive breeding of cats, more and more stray cats are found in the city. However, many kind-hearted people in society have provided help to stray cats.

Here are some essential points to keep in mind when dealing with cats that require first aid:

1. Contact Animal Rescue Institutions

When encountering stray cats that are injured or in danger, and if you are unable to rescue them, you can contact the nearest animal rescue organization by phone. There are relevant stray animal rescue associations in many cities, and you can get in touch with their relevant leaders for help.

2. Assess the Situation and Provide First Aid

When dealing with an injured or seriously ill cat, it is important to take a moment to assess the situation.

Determine if the cat needs immediate transfer and if there is any risk of further harm to the cat or first responders. For example, great care must be taken before helping an injured pet on a busy road.

If you come across a cat that needs help or is injured, your first instinct may be to run to help. However, it is important to remember that even the cutest cat in the world will bite or scratch when frightened or in pain.

Pay attention to its body language and any sounds it makes. Use a soft, gentle, calming voice and avoid direct eye contact with an injured cat, as some may perceive this as a confrontation or a threat.

3. Consider the Adoption

After helping injured stray cats, we should consider whether to adopt them. Injured stray cats are weak and vulnerable, and if conditions permit, we can decide whether to adopt stray cats after rescuing them.

Personal assistance will inevitably incur expenses, and it is necessary to be mentally prepared to face the responsibilities of assistance. If you are unable to adopt, you can send the small animal to the animal protection center in the city for help or publish the adoption information online.

4. Raise Public Awareness

In addition to helping injured stray cats and raising our pets scientifically, we can also raise public attention and awareness through publicity and education.

Information about cat protection and love can be conveyed through social media, promotional posters, charity sales, and other means. Let more people understand the importance of cats and the value of protection, to reduce the occurrence of abandonment and abuse.

Caring for cats is not only our responsibility but also a value we should uphold. On International Cat Day, let us work together to protect and care for cats!