We love our pets and cannot wait to find a reason to celebrate with them, shower them with love and just enjoy their company. Below is the only list of pet holidays you need to celebrate your pet and everything you love about them:
April:
Monthlong Observations:
Canine Fitness Month: Get out and exercise with your pet dog this month as you resolve to get them fitter and healthier this month!
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month: Visit a shelter, adopt a pet or simply feed the stray dogs around you as celebrate animal protection measures and prevention of cruelty to animals month.
Dates:
Apr. 6: National Siamese Cat Day
Apr. 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
Apr. 11: National Pet Day
Apr. 23: World Veterinary Day
Apr. 24: National Pet Parents Day
Apr. 30: National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
May:
Monthlong Observations:
National Pet Month: Shower your pets with some extra love and care this month as you both enjoy each day with lots of fun and frolic!
Weeklong Observations:
May 1-7: Be Kind to Animals Week: Animal welfare and protection have come a long way from where it was a decade ago. Sign up for a volunteer organisation to help more.
Dates:
May 8: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 14: National Dog Mom Day
May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
June:
Monthlong Observations:
National Adopt a Cat Month: Go to a shelter and adopt a cat or follow animal activists and animal welfare organisations in your area to know when one is up for adoption this month!
National Hug Your Cat Month
Weeklong Observations:
June 5-11: Pet Appreciation Week
Dates:
Jun. 14: World Pet Memorial Day
Jun. 20: National Take Your Cat to Work Day
Jun. 24: Take Your Dog to Work Day
July:
Dates:
Jul. 10: National Kitten Day
Jul. 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
Jul. 31: National Mutt Day
August:
Dates:
Aug. 1: Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
Aug. 4: Work Like a Dog Day
Aug. 8: International Cat Day
Aug. 10: National Spoil Your Dog Day: Spoil your pooch with healthy dog treats and other natural pet products on this day!
Aug. 26: National Dog Day
September:
Monthlong Observations:
National Pet Memorial Month
Animal Pain Awareness Month
Weeklong Observations:
Animal Pain Awareness Month
Dates:
Sept. 4: National Wildlife Day
Sept. 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
Sept. 11: National Pet Memorial Day
Sept. 11: National Hug Your Hound Day
Sept. 17: National Pet Bird Day
October:
Get your pets Halloween ready this month along with many other celebrations!
Monthlong Observations:
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Adopt A Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month: Our pets are dear to us but animals in general need protection. Read more about animal welfare measures and take action against animal cruelty this month!
Dates:
Oct. 4: World Animal Day
Oct. 12: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
Oct. 16: Global Cat Day
November:
Dates:
Nov. 1: National Cook For Your Pets Day
December:
Dates:
Dec. 4: Wildlife Conservation Day
Dec. 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine
Dec. 10: International Animal Rights Day
Dec. 27: Visit the Zoo Day