Cat Holidays in February 🐾 Spay & Neuter Awareness + Fun Cat Days

by Mewla Young 11 jan 2026

Celebrate Cats All Month Long!

February isn’t just for Valentine’s Day—it’s also packed with meaningful and fun cat holidays in February that celebrate feline love, responsible pet ownership, and lifesaving awareness campaigns. Whether you’re a devoted cat parent or an animal advocate, these observances are the perfect way to honor cats all month long.

Cat holidays in February include Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, Cuddling Cat Day (Feb. 14), World Spay Day, Love Your Pet Day, and other awareness campaigns dedicated to cat welfare and responsible pet ownership.

February Is Spay & Neuter Awareness Month

The entire month of February is recognized as Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, an initiative created by the Humane Society of the United States. This campaign focuses on educating pet parents about the importance of sterilization in reducing cat overpopulation and shelter euthanasia rates.

Fix by Five Month (February)

February is also known as Fix by Five Month, led by the United Spay Alliance through its Feline Fix by Five campaign. The goal is to encourage veterinarians and pet parents to spay or neuter kittens before five months of age—a proven way to prevent unwanted litters before cats reach sexual maturity.

👉 Learn how you can help save cats and kittens by visiting the Fix by Five campaign.

Other February Pet Awareness Campaigns

In addition to Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, February also highlights several initiatives that promote responsible pet care and help reduce euthanasia:

National Prevent a Litter Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month

Each year, an estimated 6–8 million cats and dogs enter U.S. shelters, and thousands are euthanized daily. These awareness campaigns exist to help change those statistics through education, advocacy, and action.

Individual Day/Week February Cat Holidays You Should Know

Below is a complete list of cat holidays in February, perfect for celebrating your feline friends and spreading awareness.

💜February 14: Cuddling Cat Day

What better day than Valentine’s Day to celebrate feline affection? Cuddling Cat Day is dedicated to all things snuggly—purring lap cats, cozy naps, and heart-melting cuddles.

We even created this holiday ourselves to honor the special bond between cats and their humans.

🐾 February 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day

Valentine’s Day is also Pet Theft Awareness Day, a reminder to keep the pets we love safe. This observance highlights the importance of microchipping, secure fencing, and awareness—especially for highly adoptable or purebred pets.

🍷 Third Full Week of February: National Drink Wine With Your Cat Week

White or red? It doesn’t matter! National Drink Wine With Your Cat Week is a lighthearted celebration created by PetWinery, the company known for making alcohol-free “cat wine.”[4]

Grab your favorite glass, let your cat enjoy their own safe treat, and toast to feline companionship. Or watch the Cuddling Cats enjoying the day, below.

Watch Kwazi, Uli, and Ginger enjoy Drink Wine With Your Cat Day.

❤️ February 20: Love Your Pet Day

Love Your Pet Day is like a second Valentine’s Day—this time dedicated to celebrating the unconditional friendship of your furry family members. Extra treats, playtime, or cuddles are highly encouraged.[4]

🌍 Fourth Tuesday in February: World Spay Day

World Spay Day is an annual global campaign led by Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States. It emphasizes the critical role spaying and neutering play in improving animal welfare worldwide.

👉 Learn more about how spay and neuter programs save lives in our World Spay Day resource hub.

There are many ways you can learn more about T-N-R. Find guides and step-by-step how-to’s at:

https://www.alleycat.org/resources/get-informed-discover-the-truth-about-feral-cats/

https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/resources/books-guides

Celebrate Cats All February Long

Thank you for joining us in recognizing and celebrating these important February cat holidays. From cuddles and wine weeks to lifesaving awareness campaigns, every observance is a chance to make the world a better place for cats.

To view cat holidays throughout the year, go to Lets Celebrate Cats

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