Today is National Meow Like a Pirate Day!

Yes, meow like a pirate day - you are probably wondering what this could possibly be. Allow me to share. According to NationalToday.com they say - "September 19 has been known as Talk Like a Pirate Day since 1995, but in 2015, cats gained their due respect with the co-celebration of National Meow Like a Pirate Day. Since pirates are rarely seen without a cat or two (or ten) to keep rodents at bay on their man-o-war, it’s only fitting to include them in today’s festivities. Thanks to National Meow Like a Pirate Day, every September 19, felines now have an amazing argh-portunity to set sail and exercise their sea paws. While meowing like a pirate may not make the most sense at first, there is some historical precedent for the relationship.

Cats, long seen as creatures of either good or bad luck, often rode along with pirates on the high seas. The sailors saw them as good luck charms who could keep away bad spirits (and of course, rats). Sure, they may not be the most water-loving choice of pets, but it’s said many pirates weren’t actually able to swim. So really, cats are just as qualified as any other pirate to adorn a crossbow hat and set sail past the tide."

Now you know why today is National Meow Like a Cat Day, so let's also look at five tips for talking or meowing like a pirate . . . 

• Start by learning key pirate phrases; work in phrases like “Avast ye” and “All hand hoy” into your daily conversations.
• Cats may need a little enticing to fully participate (for more than 20 seconds, at least); better have a little catnip in yer treasure chest.
• Due to the amount of rum consumed on the job, most pirates are not wildly articulate; a few slurs will give you sea-cred (and cover yourself if you didn’t do #1).
• Growling, eye-rolling, exaggerated laughing and the like are as important as the words themselves; seriously is “Argh” actually a word?
• Pair your exaggerated laughing with waving your hands wildly; bonus points if you’re holding a cutlass.

Okay - you will find out more about National Meow Like a Cat Day at this link - gather the children you love and plan some cat/pirate fun - enjoy!