Animals & Pets

Animals & Pets holidays

We love our pets! Both wild animals and those we consider pets have special places in many holiday traditions.

     

    Holidays & Observances relating to this Topic

    Daily Fun & Noteworthy Holidays

    Lost Dog Awareness Day

    Lost Dog Awareness Day
    April 23

    Pet Tech CPR Day

    Pet Tech CPR Day
    April 23

    Hairball Awareness Day

    Hairball Awareness Day
    April 24

    World Day For Animals In Laboratories

    World Day For Animals In Laboratories
    April 24

    Go Birding Day

    Go Birding Day
    April 26

    Pet CPR Day

    Pet CPR Day
    April 25

    Save the Frogs Day

    Save the Frogs Day
    April 26

    World Penguin Day

    World Penguin Day
    April 25

    World Veterinary Day

    Cat at the vet
    April 26

    Audubon Day

    Audubon Day
    April 26

    Help a Horse Day

    Help a Horse Day
    April 26

    International Flamingo Day

    International Flamingo Day
    April 26

    Kids and Pets Day

    Kids and Pets Day
    April 26

    Pet Parent's Day

    Pet Parent's Day
    April 26

    Hyena Day (International)

    Hyena Day (International)
    April 27

    International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day

    International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day
    April 27

    Little Pampered Dog Day

    Little Pampered Dog Day
    April 27

    Marine Mammal Rescue Day

    April 27

    Matanzas Mule Day

    Matanzas Mule Day
    April 27

    World Tapir Day

    World Tapir Day
    April 27

    Guide Dog Day

    Guide Dog Day
    April 30

    Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

    Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
    April 30

    Animal Advocacy Day

    Animal Advocacy Day
    April 30

    Tabby Cat Day

    Tabby Cat Day
    April 30

    Therapy Animal Day

    Therapy Animal Day
    April 30

    Doodle Dog Day

    Doodle Dog Day
    May 1

    Purebred Dog Day

    Purebred Dog Day
    May 1

    Samoyed Dog Day

    Samoyed Dog Day
    May 1

    Save the Rhino Day

    Save the Rhino Day
    May 1

    Start Seeing Monarchs Day

    Start Seeing Monarchs Day
    May 3

    World Tuna Day

    World Tuna Day
    May 2

    Mayday for Mutts

    Mayday for Mutts
    May 4

    Specially Abled Pets Day

    Specially Abled Pets Day
    May 3

    Wild Koala Day

    Wild Koala Day
    May 3

    Respect for Chickens Day

    Respect for Chickens Day
    May 4

    Abyssinian Cat Day

    Abyssinian Cat Day
    May 5

    Animal Disaster Preparedness Day

    National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
    May 8

    Donkey Day

    Donkey Day
    May 8

    Fintastic Friday

    Fintastic Friday
    May 9

    Dog Mom's Day

    Dog Mom's Day
    May 10

    World Migratory Bird Day: May

    World Migratory Bird Day
    May 9

    German Shepherd Day

    German Shepherd Day
    May 10

    Hamster Day

    Hamster Day
    May 10

    Pelican Day

    Pelican Day
    May 10

    Domestic Long Hair Cat Day

    May 11

    Frog Jumping Day

    Frog Jumping Day
    May 13

    Bond With Your Dog Day

    Bond With Your Dog Day
    May 14

    Chihuahua Appreciation Day

    Chihuahua Appreciation Day
    May 14

    Pick Up the Poo Day

    Pick Up the Poo Day
    May 14

    Endangered Species Day

    Endangered Species Day
    May 16

    Sea Monkey Day

    Sea Monkey Day
    May 16

    Puss in Boots Day

    May 19

    Rescue Dog Day

    Rescue Dog Day
    May 20

    World Bee Day

    World Bee Day
    May 20

    World Fish Migration Day

    World Fish Migration Day
    May 21

    International Heritage Breeds Day

    International Heritage Breeds Day
    May 23

    World Turtle Day®

    Sea Turtle
    May 23

    Ragdoll Cat Day

    Ragdoll Cat Day
    May 25

    Otter Day

    World Otter Day
    May 28

    Whooping Crane Day

    Whooping Crane Day
    May 28

    Alligator Day

    Alligator Day
    May 29

    Dog Friendly Day

    Dog Friendly Day
    May 29

    Snail Day

    Snail Day
    May 29

    Clownfish Day

    Clownfish Day
    May 30

    Parrot Day

    World Parrot Day
    May 31

    Dinosaur Day

    Dinosaur Day
    June 1

    Sheltie Dog Day

    Sheltie Dog Day
    June 1

    Greyhound Day

    Greyhound Day
    June 2

    Corgi Day

    Corgi Day
    June 4

    Hug Your Cat Day

    Hug Your Cat Day
    June 4

    Black Bear Day

    Black Bear Day
    June 7

    Turtle Races Day

    Turtle Races Day
    June 7

    June Bug Day

    June Bug Day
    June 7

    National Animal Rights Day (NARD)

    National Animal Rights Day (NARD)
    June 7

    Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos

    Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos
    June 8

    Bengal Cat Day

    June 9

    Pet Memorial Day

    Dog Memorial
    June 9

    Lynx Day

    Lynx Day
    June 11

    Cougar Day

    Cougar Day
    June 12

    Peruvian Hairless Dog Day

    Peruvian Hairless Dog Day
    June 12

    Missing Mutts Awareness Day

    Missing Mutts Awareness Day
    June 14

    Young Eagles Day

    Young Eagles Day
    June 14

    Megalodon Day

    Megalodon Day
    June 15

    Nature Photography Day

    Nature Photography Day
    June 15

    Mature Moggies Cat Day

    June 16

    World Sea Turtle Day

    World Sea Turtle Day
    June 16

    Exotic Pets Day

    June 17

    Clean Your Aquarium Day

    Clean Your Aquarium Day
    June 18

    Veterinary Appreciation Day™

    June 18

    Box Day (for Cats)

    Box Day (for Cats)
    June 19

    Garfield the Cat Day

    Garfield the Cat Day
    June 19

    Pets in Film Day

    June 19

    Ugliest Dog Day

    Ugliest Dog Day
    July 20

    World Albatross Day

    June 19

    American Eagle Day

    American Eagle Day
    June 20

    Dog Dad Day

    Dog Dad Day
    June 14

    Dachshund Day

    Dachshund Day
    June 20

    Dog Party Day

    Dog Party Day
    June 21

    World Giraffe Day

    World Giraffe Day
    June 21

    Camel Day

    June 22

    Monthly Observances relating to this Topic

    Adopt a Ferret Month
    Adopt a Greyhound Month
    April is Adopt a Greyhound Month!
    Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
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    Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
    March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
    Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
    February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
    Adopt a Senior Pet Month
    November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
    Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
    June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
    Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
    Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
    Adopt a Turkey Month
    November is Adopt a Turkey Month
    Animal Pain Awareness Month
    Animal Remembrance Month
    September is World Animal Remembrance Month
    Animal Safety and Protection Month
    October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month
    Aquarium Month
    ASPCA Month
    April is Arab American Heritage Month!
    Bat Appreciation Month
    October is Bat Appreciation Month
    Be Kind to Animals Month
    Bear Necessities Month
    Beat the Heat Month
    February is Beat the Heat Month
    Bird-Feeding Month
    February is National Bird-Feeding Month
    Bison Month
    Black & Void Cat Month
    Canine Fitness Month
    Cat Health Month
    Cat Lovers Month
    Cat Window Watchers Month
    Catfish Month
    August is National Catfish Month!
    Cats in Boxes & Things Month
    Cats of Chaos Month
    Chip Your Pet Month
    May is Chip Your Pet Month
    Chonky Cat Month
    Cryptid & Creature Cat Month
    Dog Appreciation Month
    Dog House Repairs Month
    Dog Month
    Dog Training Education Month
    February is Dog Training Education Month
    Dolphin Awareness Month
    Dramatic & Opinionated Cat Month
    Duckling Month
    Frog Month
    April is Frog Month
    Gardening for Wildlife Month
    May is Gardening for Wildlife Month
    Guide Dogs Month
    September is National Guide Dogs Month!
    Happy Cat Month
    September is Happy Cat Month!
    Heartworm Awareness Month
    April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
    Hibernate with Your Cat Month
    Hog Out Month
    Hoof-care Month
    February is International Hoof-care Month
    Humpback Whales Awareness Month
    Itchy Pet Awareness Month
    Lost Pet Prevention Month
    Love, Affection & Cat Bonding Month
    Manatee Awareness Month
    November is Manatee Awareness Month
    Operation Santa Paws
    Operation Santa Paws
    Pet Cancer Awareness Month
    Pet Cancer Awareness Month
    May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
    Pet Dental Health Month
    February is National Pet Dental Health Month
    Pet Diabetes Month
    November is Pet Diabetes Month
    Pet First Aid Awareness Month
    April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
    Pet Hydration Awareness Month
    Pet Insurance Month
    Pet Microchipping Month
    Pet Month
    April is National Pet Month
    Pet Preparedness Month
    Pet Sitter Education Month™
    Pet Sitter Safety Month™
    Pet Wellness Month
    Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
    April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
    Rawgust
    Respect for Chickens Month
    Responsible Animal Guardian Month
    Responsible Dog Ownership Month
    September is AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month!
    Responsible Pet Owner's Month
    February is Responsible Pet Owner's Month
    Save a Tiger Month
    September is National Save a Tiger Month!
    Save the Koala Month
    September is Save the Koala Month!
    Senior Pet Month
    Service Dog Eye Exam Month
    May is National Service Dog Eye Exam Month
    Service Dog Month
    Shark Month
    Social Petworking Month
    Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
    February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
    Sponge Month
    November is World Sponge Month
    Squirrel Awareness Month
    October is Squirrel Awareness Month
    Sunbeams & Curiosities Cat Month
    Train Your Dog Month
    Train Your Dog Month
    Unchain a Dog Month
    Unchain a Dog Month
    Velcro Cat Month
    Walk Your Dog Month
    Walk Your Dog Month
    Wild about Wildlife Month
    World Animal Month
    Your Highness Royal Cat Month
    Zoo & Aquarium Month
    June is National Zoo & Aquarium Month

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