Pets Observances

There is a Day for That! provides you with a list of observances and national days related to Pets.

National Puppy Day

National Puppy Day

On National Puppy Day, animal shelters across the world will celebrate by raising awareness about puppy adoption.

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National Pet Month

National Pet Month

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pet Month

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National Ferret Day

National Ferret Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Ferret Day

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National Pet Day

National Pet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pet Day

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National Lost Dogs Awareness Day

National Lost Dogs Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Dogs Awareness Day

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International Guide Dog Day

International Guide Dog Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Guide Dog Day.

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National Hairball Awareness Day

National Hairball Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hairball Awareness Day

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National Kids and Pets Day

National Kids and Pets Day

Who can forget their first pet. Our love of animals is forged at an early age.

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National Pet Parents Day

National Pet Parents Day

Let's face it, we signed up as pet owners, but we end up as pet parents.

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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

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National Specially-Able Pets Day

National Specially-Able Pets Day

A day to highlight specially-able pets, an often overlooked issue.

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National Sea Monkey Day

National Sea Monkey Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sea Monkey Day

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National Hug Your Cat Day

National Hug Your Cat Day

Warning! Not all cats will embrace this day as much as you might.

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International Corgi Day

International Corgi Day

It’s a holiday created to celebrate corgis and corgi-mixes around the world! Thursday, June 4, 2020 is the first annual celebration.

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National Take Your Dog To Work Day

National Take Your Dog To Work Day 🐶

This national holiday honors and promotes adoption of furry friends, while providing a fun and positive environment in the workplace.

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All American Pet Photo Day

All American Pet Photo Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of All American Pet Photo Day

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National Pet Fire Safety Day

National Pet Fire Safety Day

This national holiday started in 2009 with the goal of raising awareness for protecting people’s pets from house fires.

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No Pet Store Puppies Day

No Pet Store Puppies Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of No Pet Store Puppies Day.

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National Mutt Day

National Mutt Day

Did you know that 80% of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds?

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International Cat Day

International Cat Day 🐈

Woke up this morning, feline fine... A day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.

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Black Cat Appreciation Day

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Black Cat Appreciation Day.

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National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day

National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Take Your Cat To The Vet Day.

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National Dog Day

National Dog Day 🐶

Celebrate National Dog day with these inspirational quotes about our canine companions.

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Happy Cat Month

Happy Cat Month

Better a happy cat than a grumpy cat, who'd want to see pictures of that?

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Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

A day to celebrate the flame-haired feline in your life!

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National Hug Your Hound Day

National Hug Your Hound Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hug Your Hound Day

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National Pet Memorial Day

National Pet Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pet Memorial Day

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Puppy Mill Awareness Day

Puppy Mill Awareness Day

A day to highlight the inhumane practice of using 'puppy mills' to supply pet stores with dogs often kept in squalid conditions.

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Responsible Dog Ownership Day

Responsible Dog Ownership Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Responsible Dog Ownership Day

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AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day

AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day

The American Kennel Club holds these days to educate first-time dog owners about dog ownership.

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Global Cat Day

Global Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Global Cat Day

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National Reptile Awareness Day

National Reptile Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Reptile Awareness Day

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National Cat Day

National Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cat Day

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National Cook For Your Pets Day

National Cook For Your Pets Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cook For Your Pets Day

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National Cat Lovers' Month

National Cat Lovers' Month 😻

National Cat Lovers' Month is a purr-fect opportunity to reflect on the unique relationship between humans and their feline companions.

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National Mutt Day

National Mutt Day

Did you know that 80% of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds?

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National Dress Up Your Pet Day

National Dress Up Your Pet Day

Celebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day with creative costumes that showcase your pet's unique personality and the joy of your bond!

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Golden Retriever Day

Golden Retriever Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Golden Retriever Day.

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Pet Theft Awareness Day

Pet Theft Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pet Theft Awareness Day.

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National Love Your Pet Day

National Love Your Pet Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Love Your Pet Day

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Walking the Dog Day

Walking the Dog Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Walking the Dog Day.

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National Cat Day

National Cat Day 🐱

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cat Day in Japan

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