A fun and rewarding playground for young cat lovers.

This is the third time the program has been held. The first meeting was on January 8, 2023, and approximately every three months, the community of dog and cat lovers in Hue gathers to exchange experiences in caring for their pets, participate in intellectual and recreational games, and win valuable prizes. The association has a group called "Hue City Dog and Cat Lovers Association - Offline" with 118 members and a Fanpage with the same name dedicated to sharing photos and information about the meetings.

Many young people attended this event, bringing along cats of various breeds such as British Shorthair, British Longhair, Persian, domestic cats, and tabby cats… The offline event featured exciting activities such as check-in to receive gifts and free drinks, learning about “Important Considerations When Breeding Cats”, quizzes, basketball shooting, fast-eating cat contests, dancing to music and chair games, standing on command contests, and cat costume dressing… Notably, the cats also received free clinical examinations from veterinarians at MB Vet Hospital.

The atmosphere at the event was lively and exciting, with young people enthusiastically giving their all to win prizes for their beloved cats. Their love for these adorable creatures was the glue that brought everyone together. Tram Anh, the owner of a 2.5-year-old female cat, shared: “I learned about the program through a friend, and this is my first time attending. I found today's offline event great because everyone had the chance to meet new friends and exchange experiences in raising cats. I've had this cat for two years. I decided to buy her partly because the previous owner didn't take good care of her. At first, my family didn't agree, but gradually everyone accepted and loved her. She's a long-haired British Shorthair, she sheds a lot, and often gets hairballs in her intestines, so caring for her is quite difficult, but she's very attached to her owner and adorable.”

Mr. Tran Huu Binh, owner of Binh Tran Pet Shop and a member of the Organizing Committee, shared: “Regarding funding, the Organizing Committee received 100% support from Tu Do District for the venue. The program started at over 8 am, and the Organizing Committee, consisting of more than 10 people, had to arrive at 5 am to set up and arrange everything. Despite this, the members felt very happy to answer the audience's questions and concerns about raising cats, as well as feeling the excitement of everyone participating in the lively mini-games. In the future, the Organizing Committee will strive to expand the scale of the program, diversify the themes, and create more interesting games.” Regarding the pet ownership movement in Hue, he shared: “Currently, the demand for dog and cat ownership in Hue is increasing sharply, so the accompanying services for these pets are also developing accordingly. Pet owners are demanding more in terms of quantity, quality, and aesthetics.”

As life becomes more modern, the need to care for and keep pets like dogs and cats increases. Scientists have proven that petting and playing with cats helps the body produce serotonin, also known as the happiness hormone, effectively reducing stress. Such beneficial and experiential offline activities should be organized more often to help people relax after tiring work hours, as well as to amplify the voice of the pet-loving community in Hue.

Source: https://baothuathienhue.vn/doi-song/san-choi-bo-ich-cho-cac-ban-tre-yeu-meo-130942.html