This August 8 marks International Cat Day, the second most popular domestic animal in our country according to the 2021 National Self-Reported Well-being Survey in which 16.2 million Mexicans claimed to have a feline companion at home.
Their intelligence, agility, independence and above all their displays of love are some of the reasons why millions of people have decided to have a michi as a life partner and seek to give it the best possible.
If you are looking to start a business and you like cats, analyze what the needs of both the cats and their owners are and create solutions for both. We share some ideas that could inspire you:
Help them come home
Cats like to be free and take every opportunity to get to know their surroundings, and sometimes this can mean that they lose their way and don’t know how to return home. To help them return to their owners, you can start an identification tag business as Icniuh does, love ties, which have a wide range of designs so that the little animals always carry their family’s contact information.
A unique rest for your cat
The michis also deserve a quality rest and, although some want to sleep curled up next to you, there will be others who prefer to have their own space. On this international cat day, this is your opportunity to undertake by offering these cozy places. This is the case of Garritas Guerreras, who found the most creative way for the “kings of the house” to rest comfortably on beds shaped like hot cakes or pizzas.
fun and design
Curious and playful are some of the words that could describe a kitty, so they are constantly looking for something to entertain themselves and hang out with, and better a toy than your furniture, right? Designing objects or spaces suitable for cats can be a good business idea. Mauhaus managed to find the perfect balance between fun and design, so that his furniture is functional both for the little animals but without ruining the aesthetics of the home.
a picture forever
For the owners of the michis, a photo will never be enough and their galleries will be full of portraits of their kitten sleeping, eating, playing and more. However, some want these images not only remain on their cell phones but even decorate their walls. You can be the one to help them achieve it with high-quality prints or illustrations like Valart’s that deserve to be in the main room of the house.
Even in the clothes…
There are people who show off their best friend in photos, but there are also those who even wear them on their clothes. Starting a company that offers the opportunity to customize t-shirts, sweatshirts and more with the face of a mascot can be an interesting option to undertake. Watch how Mr. Bone does it.
Cats are great companions in life, so offering any type of product or service for their benefit will be well received by the owners and by the animals themselves. Take advantage of this international cat day and help improve their quality of life!
Daniela Ramos Communicologist and mom. With 10 years of experience, I have been able to tell stories related to business, personal finance, work culture, entrepreneurship and technology.