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If you haven’t noticed, we love pet holidays here at Canine Journal! The only thing better than human holidays is an excuse to celebrate our beloved pets and spread awareness about our furry friends.
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Here is your ultimate go-to guide to all the pet holidays this year and beyond… Pet owners and animal lovers get ready to celebrate.
January: Train Your Dog Month
- National Train Your Dog Month (Read more dog training articles)
- Walk Your Pet Month (Pup fitness tips)
- January 2 – National Pet Travel Safety Day (Travel with your pup safety tips)
- January 14 – National Dress Up Your Pet Day (Dog costume ideas)
- January 24 – Change a Pet’s Life Day (How to adopt a dog)
- January 29 – Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary (Service dog vs therapy dog vs emotional support dog)
February: Pet Dental Month
- Pet Dental Health Month (Doggy dental tips)
- Dog Training Education Month (Read dog training articles)
- Responsible Pet Owners Month (New dog guide)
- Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (Benefits of spaying and neutering)
- 2nd Week – Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
- Sunday, February 8 – Puppy Bowl
- January 31 & February 2-3 – Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
- February 14 – Pet Theft Awareness Day (Stolen dog laws and how to prevent theft)
- February 14 – Valentine’s Day (How to have a dog-friendly Valentine’s Day)
- February 20 – Love Your Pet Day
- February 22 – Walking the Dog Day (Dog collar & leash reviews)
- February 23 – International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day (Best dog treats)
- February 24 – World Spay Day (Spay/neuter benefits)
March: Poison Prevention Awareness Month
- National Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month (Dog poison symptoms)
- First full week – Professional Pet Sitters Week (Pet sitter reviews)
- 3rd Week – National Poison Prevention Week
- March 23 – National Puppy & Cuddly Kitten Day (How to raise a puppy checklist)
April: Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month (Pet first aid kits)
- National Heartworm Awareness Month (Heartworm symptoms)
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month (Lyme Disease)
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- Active Dog Month (Best activity trackers)
- 1st Week – International Pooper Scooper Week (Best scooper reviews)
- 1st Week – National Raw Feeding Week (Raw diet for dogs)
- 2nd Week– Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week
- 2nd Week – National Dog Bite Prevention Week (Dog bite statistics)
- April 7 – National Pet Health Insurance Day
- April 8 – National Dog Fighting Awareness Day (ASPCA study on dog fighting)
- April 10 – Hug Your Dog Day
- April 11 – National Pet Day
- 3rd Week – Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week
- 3rd Week – National Pet ID Week (Dog tags)
- April 19 – National Cat Lady Day
- April 23 – Lost Dog Awareness Day
- Last Saturday of April – World Veterinary Day (How to pick a vet)
- Last Sunday of April – National Pet Parents Day
- April 26 – National Kids and Pets Day (Best family dogs)
- April 30 – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Adopt don’t shop)
- April 30 – National Therapy Animal Day (Therapy and service dogs)
May: Chip Your Pet Month
- Chip Your Pet Month (Are Microchips worth it?)
- National Pet Month
- May 1 – National Purebred Dog Day
- 1st Sunday – Mayday for Mutts (Adopt don’t shop)
- 1st Week – National Pet Week
- 1st Week – Be Kind to Animals Week
- 1st Week – Puppy Mill Action Week (Stop puppy mills)
- 1st Week – Pet Anxiety Awareness (PAAW) Week
- 1st Week – Pet Appreciation Week
- May 9 – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (Disaster prep for dogs)
- 2nd Saturday in May – National Dog Mom Day (Gift ideas for dog lovers)
- May 20 – National Rescue Dog Day (How to bond with your rescue dog)
June: National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Pet Preparedness Month (Disaster prep for dogs)
- National Microchipping Awareness Month (Microchipping Your Dog)
- June 4 – Hug Your Cat Day
- 2nd Tuesday – World Pet Memorial Day (How to deal with the death of your dog)
- June 20th – Ugliest Dog Day
- Week After Father’s Day – Take Your Pet to Work Week (Pros/Cons of a dog-friendly workplace)
- Friday After Father’s Day – Take Your Dog to Work Day
- June 22 – National Pet Choking Prevention Day (What to do if your dog is choking)
July: National Lost Pet Prevention Month
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month (How To Find A Lost Dog & Tips To Avoid)
- National Pet Hydration Month (Dog water bottles)
- Dog House Repair Month (Dog Houses)
- July 1 – ID Your Pet Day (Dog ID tags)
- July 4 – Independence Day (stressful fireworks day – Dog firework tips)
- July 10 – National Kitten Day
- July 11 – All-American Pet Photo Day
- July 15 – National Pet Fire Safety Day
- 3rd Week – National Feed A Rescue Pet Week
- July 26 – Dog Photography Day
- July 31 – National Mutts Day (Find out your dog’s breed with a Dog DNA Kit)
August: National Immunization Awareness Month
- National Immunization Awareness Month (Which vaccinations are necessary?)
- 1st Week – International Assistance Dog Week (Assistance dogs)
- August 10-16 – Give A Dog A Bone Week
- August 5 – Work Like A Dog Day
- August 8 – International Cat Day
- August 10 – Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 15 – National Check The Chip Day (Why Microchip Your Dog)
- August 17 – Black Cat Appreciation Day
- Third Saturday – National Homeless Animals Day
- August 22 – Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- August 26 – International Dog Day
- August 28 – Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day (Rainbow Bridge sharable image)
- August 30 – Holistic Pet Day (Holistic dog food)
September: Pet Insurance Month
- National Pet Insurance Month (Is pet insurance worth it?)
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- National Guide Dog Month
- National Pet Memorial Month
- Pet Sitter Education Month (Find a pet sitter)
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month
- September 8 – National Dog Walker Appreciation Day (Best dog walking apps)
- 2nd Sunday – National Pet Memorial Day (Dog memorial options)
- 2nd Sunday – National Hug Your Hound Day
- September 13 – Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
- 3rd Saturday – Puppy Mill Awareness Day (Stop puppy mills)
- 3rd Saturday – Responsible Dog Ownership Day (Vet checkup guide)
- Last Week – National Deaf Dog Awareness Week
- 4th Thursday – Remember Me Thursday® to bring attention to the millions of adoptable pets in shelters and remember pets who need a second chance.
- September 28 – World Rabies Day (Rabies symptoms)
October: Pet Wellness Month
- National Pet Wellness Month (Pet wellness insurance)
- Adopt-a-Dog Month (How to adopt a dog)
- Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month (Rescue dog stories)
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Pit Bull Awareness Month (Pit bull facts)
- October 1 – National Fire Pup Day
- October 1 – National Black Dog Day
- 1st Week – National Walk Your Dog Week (Best activity trackers)
- October 4 – World Animal Day
- October 14 – Pet Obesity Awareness Day (Dog weight loss tips)
- October 17 – National Fetch Day
- October 22 – Make A Dog’s Day
- Last Saturday – National Pit Bull Awareness Day (Pit bull facts)
- October 29 – National Cat Day
- October 31 – Halloween (Dog costume ideas & Halloween safety tips)
November: Senior Pet Month
- National Senior Pet Month/Adopt A Senior Pet Month (Tips for caring for your elderly dogs)
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month (Cancer in dogs)
- Pet Diabetes Month (Dog diabetes diagnosis & treatment)
- November 1 – Cook For Your Pet Day (Homemade dog food recipes)
- First Week– National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (Adopt Don’t Shop)
- November 7 – National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day (Dog cancer symptoms)
- November 26 – Thanksgiving (Turkey dog treat recipe) & National Dog Show
December: Cat Lover’s Month
- Cat Lovers’ Month (Cat DNA kits)
- December 5 – Celebrate Shelter Pets Day (Adopt Don’t Shop)
- December 10 – Animal Rights Day
- December 25 – Christmas (Is getting a Christmas puppy a good idea? Holiday hazards for pets & How to calm your pet during the holidays)
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
