Animals & Pets

Animals & Pets holidays

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

     

    Daily Fun & Noteworthy Holidays

    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

    National Animal Rights Day (NARD)

    National Animal Rights Day (NARD)
    June 7

    June Bug Day

    June Bug Day
    June 7

    Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos

    Day of Action for Elephants in Zoos
    June 8

    Pet Memorial Day

    Dog Memorial
    June 9

    Bengal Cat Day

    June 9

    Lynx Day

    Lynx Day
    June 11

    Cougar Day

    Cougar Day
    June 12

    Missing Mutts Awareness Day

    Missing Mutts Awareness Day
    June 14

    Peruvian Hairless Dog Day

    Peruvian Hairless Dog Day
    June 12

    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

    Ugliest Dog Day

    Ugliest Dog Day
    July 20

    Veterinary Appreciation Day™

    June 18

    Box Day (for Cats)

    Box Day (for Cats)
    June 19

    Dog Dad Day

    Dog Dad Day
    June 14

    Garfield the Cat Day

    Garfield the Cat Day
    June 19

    Pets in Film Day

    June 19

    World Albatross Day

    June 19

    American Eagle Day

    American Eagle Day
    June 20

    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

    Pet Choking Prevention Day

    Pet Choking Prevention Day
    June 22

    Take Your Cat to Work Day ®

    Take Your Cat to Work Day
    June 22

    Pink Flamingo Day

    Pink Flamingo Day
    June 23

    Cat World Domination Day

    Cat World Domination Day
    June 24

    Catfish Day

    Catfish Day
    June 25

    Take Your Dog to Work Day ®

    Take Your Dog to Work Day
    June 20

    Take Your Dog to Work Day ®

    Take your Dog to Work Day
    June 27

    World Day Against Pet Abandonment

    World Day Against Pet Abandonment
    June 27

    Scarlet Macaw Day

    June 28

    Deinonychus Day

    Deinonychus Day
    July 1

    ID Your Pet Day

    ID Your Pet Day
    July 1

    Allosaurus Day

    Allosaurus Day
    July 2

    World Seabird Day

    July 3

    Cheshire Cat Day

    July 4

    Gerbil Day

    July 5

    Pet Remembrance Day (UK)

    Pet Remembrance Day (UK)
    July 5

    Koi Fish Day

    Koi Fish Day
    July 7

    Don't Step on a Bee Day

    Don't Step on a Bee Day
    July 10

    Iguanodon Day

    Iguanodon Day
    July 10

    Kitten Day

    Kitten Day
    July 10

    All-American Pet Photo Day

    All-American Pet Photo Day
    July 11

    Cow Appreciation Day

    Cow Appreciation Day
    July 8

    Be Nice to Bugs Day

    Be Nice to Bugs Day
    July 14

    Dog on a Lead Day

    July 14

    Shark Awareness Day

    Shark Awareness Day
    July 14

    Sphynx Cat Day

    Sphynx Cat Day
    July 14

    World Chimpanzee Day

    July 14

    I Love Horses Day

    I Love Horses Day
    July 15

    Pet Fire Safety Day

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    July 15

    Guinea Pig Appreciation Day

    Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
    July 16

    World Snake Day

    World Snake Day
    July 16

    Kingfisher Day

    Macaw Day

    Macaw Day
    July 18

    Mountain Bluebird Day

    July 19

    Urban Beekeeping Day

    Urban Beekeeping Day
    July 19

    Collie Day

    Collie Day
    July 21

    Craft for Your Local Shelters Day

    Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
    July 21

    No Pet Store Puppies Day

    No Pet Store Puppies Day
    July 21

    Roseate Spoonbill Day

    Roseate Spoonbill Day
    July 21

    Take a Monkey to Lunch Day

    Take a Monkey to Lunch Day
    July 21

    Shih Tzu Day

    Shih Tzu Day
    July 24

    Dog Photography Day

    Dog Photography Day
    July 26

    Devon Rex Cat Day

    July 27

    Starfish Day

    Starfish Day
    July 28

    Tiger Day (International)

    International Tiger Day
    July 29

    Mutt Day

    Mutt Day
    December 2

    DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs

    DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
    August 1

    Yorkie Day

    Yorkie Day
    August 1

    Goldfish Day

    Goldfish Day
    August 2

    International Golden Lion Tamarin Day

    August 2

    Sandpipers Day

    August 2

    Assistance Dog Day

    Assistance Dog Day
    August 4

    Clouded Leopard Day

    Clouded Leopard Day
    August 4

    International Owl Awareness Day (IOAD)

    International Owl Awareness Day (IOAD)
    August 4

    Bombay Cat Day

    August 5

    Cat Day in Canada

    August 8

    International Cat Day

    International Cat Day
    August 8

    International Moon Bear Day

    August 8

    Odie Day

    August 8

    Scottish Wildcat Day

    Scottish Wildcat Day
    August 8

    Tarantula Appreciation Day

    Tarantula Appreciation Day
    August 8

    Snoopy’s Birthday

    August 10

    Spoil Your Dog Day

    Spoil Your Dog Day
    August 10

    World Lion Day

    World Lion Day
    August 10

    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
    May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
    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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