What The Day: August 8 – International Cat Day, and August 26 – International Dog Day

Guess the personality of dog lovers, guess the personality of cat lovers — let’s check whether we’re a “dog slave” or a “cat slave”

Cats and dogs are among the most popular pets, and if you’re absolutely obsessed with your furry companion, unable to resist their charm, that means you’ve officially become a “cat slave” or “dog slave.” Cats and dogs have quite different behaviors — for example, dogs tend to love playing outside more than cats do, and they also show affection toward their owners in different ways. Research has found that the personality traits of cat people and dog people differ significantly as well. So we wanted to put dog and cat lovers to the test to see whether our personalities really lean more toward being a dog slave or a cat slave. Let’s guess the personality of dog lovers and cat lovers together — or if you love animals but still can’t decide, take a look at this research to see whether you’re better suited to being a cat slave or a dog slave.

Cat Slaves

• Have strong independent thinking, enjoy analytical thinking, and are careful, thoughtful people
• Are sensitive and pay close attention to detail
• Tend to overthink, get stressed, and feel anxious easily
• Prefer staying home over going out
• Enjoy a solitary lifestyle with a strong sense of personal space
• Have a quiet, reserved personality
• Have relatively complex emotions
• Have high imagination and creativity, and enjoy trying new things

Dog Slaves

• Are friendly, cheerful, funny, kind-hearted, and optimistic
• Have good interpersonal skills and enjoy socializing
• Like leaving the house and meeting people
• Are enthusiastic and energetic
• Are honest and trustworthy
• Are generous, helpful, and empathetic toward others
• Are disciplined, goal-oriented, and like to plan ahead
• Take everything seriously

Putting it all together, the conclusion from this “cat slave vs. dog slave” astrology-style analysis is that “cat slaves” tend to have an introverted personality with a strong sense of personal space — preferring to be alone rather than out socializing. They tend to build emotional walls, are highly cautious, prefer texting over talking, and are creative types who love inventing new things. “Dog slaves,” on the other hand, tend to have an extroverted personality — they love socializing, enjoy conversation, like being the center of attention, and are confident in themselves.

But in the end, whether you’re a cat slave or a dog slave, you’re still a devoted servant to your master all the same. Let’s celebrate International Cat Day and International Dog Day by spoiling our masters with all kinds of items — from automatic water dispensers to comfy beds — guaranteed to make both master and slave happy.

You can shop for cat and dog supplies at the BETREND department at every branch of The Mall Lifestore, as well as at Paragon Department Store and Emporium.

Did you know! Every August 8th is celebrated as “International Cat Day.” It was established by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to raise awareness and provide support for cats — encouraging awareness about cats and educating people on how to help and protect them, especially those abandoned by irresponsible owners.

As for every August 26th, it’s celebrated as “International Dog Day.” It was created by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige, and is a day dedicated to all dogs around the world, regardless of breed, age, or size. It was established as a reminder of the importance of adopting dogs in need of a home, and to highlight the importance of protecting them from various dangers — as well as to recognize the dedication of dogs that work in service of society, such as police dogs trained to detect bombs and drugs, or guide dogs for people with disabilities.