Celebrate our furry friends with this comprehensive calendar of pet-related holidays. From monthly awareness themes to single-day celebrations, it's a year-round opportunity to appreciate and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership, honor mutts and black cats, remember our beloved pets, and more. Join us in embracing the special bond we share with our pets and engaging in pet-centric activities throughout the year.
January:
- National Train Your Dog Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14)
- National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day (January 22)
February:
- National Pet Dental Health Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- Love Your Pet Day (February 20)
- Walking the Dog Day (February 22)
March:
- National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (March 12)
- National Puppy Day (March 23)
- National K9 Veterans Day (March 13)
April:
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Pet Day (April 11)
- National Hairball Awareness Day (April 28)
May:
- National Pet Week (first full week of May)
- National Chip Your Pet Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Specially-Abled Pets Day (May 3)
- National Dog Mom's Day (second Saturday in May)
June:
- National Foster a Pet Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Pet Preparedness Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Adopt a Cat Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday after Father's Day)
- National Take Your Cat to Work Day (June 17)
July:
- Lost Pet Prevention Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15)
- National Kitten Day (July 10)
August:
- International Assistance Dog Week (first full week of August)
- National Immunization Awareness Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- International Cat Day (August 8)
- National Spoil Your Dog Day (August 10)
- National Dog Day (August 26)
September:
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Pet Memorial Day (second Sunday in September)
- National Wildlife Day (September 4)
October:
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Black Cat Day (October 27)
- National Pit Bull Awareness Day (last Saturday in October)
November:
- National Senior Pet Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Cat Day (October 29)
- National Love Your Pet Day (November 12)
December:
- National Cat Lovers Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- Holiday Season Pet Safety Awareness Month (Month-long awareness theme)
- National Mutt Day (December 2)
- National Cat Herders Day (December 15)
These are just a few examples of pet-related holidays. There are many more celebrated throughout the year, so feel free to explore and discover additional special days dedicated to our furry friends!
Please note that the dates and themes may vary slightly from year to year, so it's always a good idea to double-check for any changes or additional pet-related awareness campaigns.
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