For pet parents, celebrating their furry babies is one of the most rewarding experiences. The best part is that here in the US, we have many niche pet holidays that are especially dedicated to our non-human family members. In this article, we have put together a comprehensive list of the significant pet holidays that are observed across the nation throughout the year. Be it fun holidays or awareness days, there’s everything on the list. Let’s get to them month-by-month.
January
The New Year is a time to set new objectives and goals. Whether you’ve welcomed a new pet into your home or made it your New Year’s resolution to teach your pooch new tricks, January is the ideal time to embark on the journey of pet celebration.
Week & Month-Long Pet Holidays
- Walk Your Pet Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
- Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
Daily Pet Holidays
- January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
- January 2: Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
- January 5: National Bird Day
- January 6: National Standard Poodle Day
- January 7: National Alaskan Malamute Day
- January 8: National Labrador Day
- January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 22: National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
- January 24: Change A Pet’s Life Day
- January 29: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
February
The month of love is the best time to show love and affection to our loved ones, which includes our beloved pets. So let’s make this month unforgettable for our furry babies by showering them with the best that we have.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Prevent a Litter Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
- Dog Training Education Month
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Pet Dental Health Month
- Spay/ Neuter Awareness Month
- National Cat Health Month
- Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week – 7th to 14th February
- National Justice for Animals Week – 18th to 24th February
Daily Pet Holidays
- February 2: Sled Dog Day
- February 2: Doggy Date Night
- February 3: National Golden Retriever Day
- February 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day
- February 20: Love Your Pet Day
- February 22: Walking The Dog Day
- February 23: National Dog Biscuit Day
- February 27: World Spay Day
March
March calls for complementing our furry friends with sunny getaways and spring break adventures. Let’s make this month extra special for our pets while making sure that they are safe throughout the year.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
- Poison Prevention Awareness Month
- Professional Pet Sitters Week – 5th to 11th March
- National Animal Poison Prevention Week – 19th – 25th March
Daily Pet Holidays
- Match 2: International Rescue Cat Day
- March 2: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Begins
- March 3: International Tripawd Awareness Day
- March 13: K9 Veterans Day
- March 23: National Puppy Day
- March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
- March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
April
April is known for featuring some of the most popular pet holidays. Whether you’re a seasoned pet parent or have just embarked on your journey as one, this month will surely be special for you. So, mark your calendar as April is all about showering your pet with love and appreciation.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Heartworm Awareness Month
- Active Dog Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- National Adopt a Greyhound Month
- Canine Fitness Month
- International Pooper Scooper Week – 1st to 7th April
- National Raw Feeding Week – 1st to 7th April
- National Dog Bite Prevention Week – 7th to 13th April
- National Pet ID Week – 17th to 24th April
Daily Pet Holidays
- April 1: Every day is Tag Day
- April 4: World Stray Animals Day
- April 6: National Siamese Cat Day
- April 7: National Pet Health Insurance Day
- April 8: National Catahoula Day
- April 8: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
- April 11: National Pet Day
- April 11: Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
- April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
- April 19: National Cat Lady Day
- April 21: Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
- April 22: National Beagle Day
- April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
- April 24: International Guide Dog Day
- April 26: National Kids and Pets Day
- April 26: Hairball Awareness Day
- April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day
- April 27: World Veterinary Day
- April 28: National Pet Parents Day
- April 30: National Therapy Animal Day
- April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- April 30: National Tabby Day
May
The month of May is a treasure house of special holidays dedicated to our four-legged or chirpy little companions. The month let’s dive into special adventures and endless snuggles with our furry balls.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Pet Month
- National Foster Care Month
- National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
- Chip Your Pet Month
- Lyme Disease Prevention Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- Canine Arthritis Awareness Month
- Dog Anxiety Awareness Week – 6th to 12th May
- Be Kind to Animals Week – 5th to 11th May
- National Pet Week – 5th to 11th May
- Puppy Mill Action Week – 5th to 11th May
Daily Pet Holidays
- May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
- May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
- May 4: Bird Day
- May 5: Mayday for Mutts
- May 5: Cinco de Meow Day
- May 8: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
- May 10: German Shepherd Day
- May 11: National Dog Mom Day
- May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 18: World Dog Day
- May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
- May 27: International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day
June
June is a special month for pet parents as this is the month when a lot of pets are born making it an ideal time for paw-some birthday bashes. The month also brings an ample number of pet holidays that will give you more reasons to celebrate your furry babies.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Adopt a Cat Month
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Micro chipping Month
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
- National Foster a Pet Month
- Social PETworking Month
- Pet Appreciation Week – 2nd to 8th June
- Animal Rights Awareness Week – 17th to 23rd June
- Take Your Pet to Work Week – 17th to 21st June
Daily Pet Holidays
- June 1: International Sheltie Day
- June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
- June 8: National Best Friends Day
- June 11: World Pet Memorial Day
- June 18: Veterinary Appreciation Day
- June 17: National Dog Dad Day
- June 19: National Garfield the Cat Day
- June 19: Take Your Cat to Work Day
- June 19: National Pets in Film Day
- June 21: Dog Party Day
- June 21: National Dachshund Day
- June 23: Take Your Dog to Work Day
- June 24: Cat World Domination Day
July
July is filled with pet-centric holidays. The month also offers us opportunities to support animal charities and make a difference in the lives of our pets. Let’s make this month the best for our furry balls.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
Daily Pet Holidays
- July 1: ID Your Pet Day
- July 10: National Kitten Day
- July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
- July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
- July 16: World Snake Day
- July 21: National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
- July 16: National Dog Photography Day
- July 31: National Mutt Day
August
August is a month when almost every day is dedicated to celebrating the unconditional love and companionship that our beloved four-legged pals bring into our lives. So, fasten your seat belts as this month is all about creating long-lasting and tail-wagging memories.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Itchy Pet Awareness Month
- National Dog Month
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- Rawgust
- International Assistance Dog Week – 4th to 10th August
Daily Pet Holidays
- August 1: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 4: Assistance Dog Day
- August 5: Works like a Dog Day
- August 8: International Cat Day
- August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 15: National Check the Ship Day
- August 17: Black Cat Appreciation Day
- August 17: International Homeless Animal’ Day
- August 22: National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- August 23: International Blind Dog Day
- August 26: National Dog Day
- August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance DayAugust 30: National Holistic Pet Day
September
September is the time of the year that gives us all the reasons to celebrate with our fur balls. Filled with pet holidays, this month brings amazing excuses to shower our pals with love and spoil them with treats. Let’s make this September a memorable one for our four-legged family members.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- Happy Healthy Cat Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- Pet Memorial Month
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- National Service Dog Month
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month
- Adopt a Less-Adoptable-Pet-Week: 16th to 22nd September
- National Dog Week: 22nd to 28th September
- Deaf Pet Awareness Week: 22nd to 28th September
Daily Pet Holidays
- September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
- September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
- September 8: National Hug Your Hound Day
- September 13: Scooby-Doo Day
- September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
- September 19: National Meow Like a Pirate Day
- September 21: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
- September 21: Responsible Dog Ownership Day
- September 22: National Walk ‘n’ Roll Dog Day
- September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
- September 26: Remember Me Thursday
- September 28: World Rabies Day
October
October is here! The month dedicated to everything creepy and crawly. Though Halloween steals the limelight, this month also comes with some of the best pet holidays. So, let’s dive into the magic and spread the joy that our pets bring into our lives.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
Daily Pet Holidays
- October 1: National Black Dog Day
- October 1: National Fire Pup Day
- October 4: World Pet Day
- October 7: Poodle Day
- October 11: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- October 16: National Feral Cat Day
- October 21: National Fetch Day
- October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day
- October 27: National Black Cat Day
- October 28: Plush Animal Lovers Day
- October 28: National Pit Bull Awareness Day
- October 29: National Cat Day
- October 30: National Treat Your Pet Day
November
November is the ideal month to let our pets know how thankful we are to have them. Besides showing gratitude, this month also gives us ample reasons to shower love and affection on our furry friends. Let’s come together and plunge into delicious food, endless love and paw-some memories.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
Daily Pet Holidays
- November 1: International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
- November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
- November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- November 16: National Slobber Appreciation Day
- November 17: Take a Hike Day
- November 17: National Black Cat Day
December
The festive season is officially here. December gives us all the good reasons to celebrate. But let’s not forget our furry companions in all the enjoyment and give them the love they deserve. Although the month may not be filled with pet holidays, the ones that are there are worth celebrating. So, let’s make this month all about love, laughter and wagging tails.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holidays
- National Cat Lovers Month
Daily Pet Holidays
- December 2: National Mutt Day
- December 5: Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
- December 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- December 10: International Animal Rights Day
- December 15: National Cat Herders Day
Wrapping Up
While we’re sure that you can’t wait to spoil your furry babies during these dedicated pet holidays, the only thing that you should keep in mind is the safety of your beloved pals. Your celebration shouldn’t come between their safety and comfort. Now go, ahead and let the party begin.
Jan 04, 2024
