Is Your Cat a Pirate? Meow Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy, mateys! Today, September 19th, be Meow Like a Pirate Day, a time when our feline friends don their finest pirate hats and eye patches, and let out hearty “meows” that echo the high seas.

It’s a day of swashbuckling fun, where cats and their humans embark on grand adventures, hunting for hidden treasures (or perhaps just the elusive red dot).

Meow Like A Pirate Day: Why Black Cats Are Lucky

We have celebrated this wacky feline holiday for many years. What’s Your Cat’s Pirate Name?

This year it’s down to Captain Odin and First Mate Otto for some high seas fun and poetry.

Did you know that cats have over 30 muscles that control their ears, allowing them to rotate 180 degrees? And just like pirates, who wore eye patches to help their eyes adjust quickly between the bright ship deck and the dark belowdecks, cats have a unique way of seeing in low light.

Polydactyl cats, with their extra toes, were especially prized by sailors and pirates alike for their superior climbing and hunting abilities. These cats were considered good luck on ships, believed to bring fortune and help maintain balance on the high seas.

So, gather your crew, hoist the Jolly Roger, and let your inner pirate cat set sail on a day filled with playful mischief and purrs of delight. Arrr!