The holiday was conceived by the "Taipei Cat Lovers 'Club." After two years of planning and debate, and a vote involving 1208 ballots cast, the holiday was formally declared by club chairman and writer Shin Dai. Shin expressed hope that the day would increase awareness of the beauty of cats, and also help construct a new ethic for human-animal relations.
這項由「愛貓族聯誼會」會員一二○八張選票歷經兩年時間拍板定案的活動，是由會長暨作家心岱所發起，希望能藉此發揚愛貓美學，建構人與動物的倫理。