With Thanksgiving kicking off the holiday season, plans for get-togethers, cocktail parties, and dinners with family, neighbors, and friends are in the works! While all of these are great fun and a time to indulge on treats and sweets, it’s important to be mindful of our furry friends.

December 2nd is National Mutt Day, a day to celebrate all the wonderful mixed-breed dogs out there. Established in 2005 and celebrated twice a year, it was created to raise awareness for all the dogs in shelters that need loving homes. It also serves to educate the public on just how wonderful mixed-breed dogs can be.

Cat lovers rule the world! Well, maybe not completely but there certainly are a lot of them. Here’s what we know: