Whale Day Open Thread

Have a Whale of a time today. It's World Whale Day. Also World Pangolin Day, so that should give Bertolt a smile. Other Days include Love Your Pet Day, Cherry Pie Day, Muffin Day, Handcuffs Day, and Clean Out Your Bookcase Day.

Back in 1958, Peter the Home Office Cat was the puss in power.

#OnThisDay 1958: Civil Servant, Peter the Home Office Cat, was given a performance review. pic.twitter.com/ZviRZB349T

— BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) February 19, 2021

Last week, Larry the Cat was celebrating ten years at No 10.

A stalwart of the British political scene, Larry the Cat has ruled the roost in Downing Street for a decade, serving three prime ministers and becoming a legend in his own naptime https://t.co/n6yQDMq6Og pic.twitter.com/ztm736J1NW

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 13, 2021

For lent this year I’ve given up standing...
(Photo @PoliticalPics) pic.twitter.com/q1qB4mZleM

— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) February 17, 2021

Max the Spaniel has been awarded an "OBE".

Elizabeth Ann is the first cloned ferret. 

More Grit.

Care to do some wailing of your own?