2022 Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
2022 Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
At the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, public education is one of our founding principles and an enduring mission since our founding in 1910. Please use the calendar below to spread awareness of common pet health topics among your veterinary clients, colleagues, family, and friends.
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January Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- One Health Awareness Month
- Walk Your Dog Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
- Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
Awareness Weeks
- January 22-26 | Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show – POSTPONED
Holidays and Awareness Days
- January 2 | National Pet Travel Safety Day
- January 2 | Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
- January 5 | National Bird Day
- January 6 | National Cuddle Up Day
- January 14 | National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 20 | Penguin Awareness Day
- January 21 | Squirrel Appreciation 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 Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- National Cat Health Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
- Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (AKA Beat the Heat Month)
- American Heart Month
- Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
Awareness Weeks
- February 7–14 | Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
- February 14–18 | Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week
- February 20–26 | National Justice for Animals Week
- February 20–26 | Bird Health Awareness Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- February 2 | National Hedgehog Day
- February 3 | Doggie Date Night
- February 3 | National Golden Retriever Day
- February 14 | Pet Theft Awareness Day
- February 14 | Valentine’s Day
- February 20 | Love Your Pet Day
- February 22 | Walking the Dog Day
- February 22 | National Wildlife Day
- February 22 | World Spay Day (last Tuesday in February)
- February 23 | National Dog Biscuit Day
March Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Poison Prevention Awareness Month
- Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
- Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
- Social Work Month
- Women’s History Month
Awareness Weeks
- March 6–12 | Professional Pet Sitters Week
- March 20–26 | National Poison Prevention Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- March 1 | National Pig Day
- March 3 | World Wildlife Day
- March 3 | If Pets Had Thumbs Day
- March 4 | Employee Appreciation Day
- March 8 | International Women’s Day
- March 10 | World Kidney Day
- March 13 | K-9 Veterans Day
- March 14 | UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
- March 17 | Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day (patron saint of cats)
- March 20 | World Sparrow Day
- March 23 | National Puppy Day
- March 23 | Cuddly Kitten Day
- March 28 | Respect Your Cat Day
- March 30 | Take a Walk in the Park Day
April Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Heartworm Awareness Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- Canine Fitness Month (AKA Active Dog Month)
- National Adopt a Greyhound Month
- Celebrate Diversity Month
- National Frog Month
Awareness Weeks
- April 3–9 | International Pooper Scooper Week
- April 5–11 | National Public Health Week
- April 10–16 | Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (second full week in April)
- April 10–16 | National Dog Bite Prevention Week (second full week in April)
- April 17–23 | Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week in April)
- April 17–23 | National Pet ID Week (third week in April)
- April 24–30 | Veterinary Receptionist Week
- April 24–30 | National Scoop the Poop Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- April 2 | National Ferret Day
- April 3 | Every Day is Tag Day (first Saturday in April)
- April 4 | World Stray Animal Day
- April 4 | World Rat Day
- April 6 | National Siamese Cat Day
- April 7 | World Health Day
- April 8 | National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- April 10 | National Hug Your Dog Day
- April 10 | National Siblings Day
- April 11 | National Pet Day
- April 11 | Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
- April 11 | Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
- April 12 | World Hamster Day
- April 15 | Biomedical Research Awareness Day
- April 17 | National Bat Appreciation Day
- April 19 | Pet Owners Day
- April 19 | National Cat Lady Day
- April 21 | Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
- April 22 | Earth Day
- April 23 | National Lost Dog Awareness Day
- April 24 | National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday in April)
- April 26 | National Kids and Pets Day
- April 27 | National Little Pampered Dog Day
- April 27 | International Guide Dog Day (last Wednesday in April)
- April 27 | Free Feral Cat Spay Day
- April 29 | Hairball Awareness Day (last Friday in April)
- April 30 | World Veterinary Day (last Saturday in April)
- April 30 | Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- April 30 | National Therapy Animal Day
- April 30 | National Tabby Day
May Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Pet Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- Chip Your Pet Month
- National Service Animal Eye Exam Month
- Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- May 1–7 | National Pet Week (first full week of May)
- May 1–7 | American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week (first full week of May)
- May 1–7 | Puppy Mill Action Week (starts the Monday before Mother’s Day)
- May 3–9 | Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- May 1 | National Purebred Dog Day
- May 1 | Wildfire Preparedness Day
- May 1 | Mayday for Mutts (first Sunday in May)
- May 3 | National Specially-Abled Pets Day
- May 4 | Bird Day
- May 4 | Star Wars Day
- May 8 | Mother’s Day
- May 14 | National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (second Saturday in May)
- May 14 | National Dog Mom’s Day (second Saturday in May)
- May 14 | Migratory Bird Day (second Saturday in May)
- May 14 | International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 20 | National Rescue Dog Day
- May 21 | World Dog Day
- May 21 | Endangered Species Day
- May 23 | World Turtle Day
- May 31 | Memorial Day
June Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchipping Month
- Adopt-a-Cat Month® from the American Humane Association
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
- National Foster a Pet Month
- National Zoo and Aquarium Month
- Pride Month
Awareness Weeks
- June 5–11 | Pet Appreciation Week (first week in June)
- June 12–18 | Animal Rights Awareness Week (third week in June)
- June 20–24 | Take Your Pet to Work Week®
Holidays and Awareness Days
- June 3 | National Egg Day
- June 4 | Hug Your Cat Day
- June 4 | International Corgi Day
- June 8 | Best Friends Day
- June 8 | World Oceans Day
- June 14 | World Pet Memorial Day (second Tuesday in June)
- June 19 | Juneteenth
- June 19 | National Garfield the Cat Day
- June 19 | Father’s Day
- June 20 | Take Your Cat to Work Day®
- June 21 | National Dog Party Day
- June 24 | Cat World Domination Day
- June 24 | Take Your Dog to Work Day®
- June 29 | World Day Against the Abandonment of Domestic Animals
July Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month™
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
- Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
- BIPOC Minority Mental Health Month
Awareness Weeks
- July 27–August 3 | National Feed a Rescue Pet Week
- July 4–10 | National Farriers Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- July 1 | ID Your Pet Day
- July 4 | Independence Day
- July 6 | World Zoonoses 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 22 | AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day
- July 25 | National Parents Day
- July 26 | National Dog Photography Day
- July 30 | International Friendship Day
- July 31 | Mutt’s Day
August Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- Itchy Pet Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- August 7–13 | International Assistance Dog Week (first full week of August)
- August 10–16 | Give a Dog a Bone Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- August 1 | DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 4 | Assistance Dog Day
- August 6 | Fresh Breath Day
- August 8 | International Cat Day
- August 10 | Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 14 | World Lizard Day
- August 15 | National Check the Chip Day
- August 16 | Saint Roch’s Day (patron saint of dogs)
- August 17 | National Black Cat Appreciation Day
- August 17 | International Non-Profit Day
- August 20 | International Homeless Animals’ Day
- August 22 | National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- August 23 | Blind Dog Day
- August 26 | National Dog Day
- August 26 | Women’s Equality Day
- August 28 | Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- August 30 | National Holistic Pet Day
September Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- Happy Cat Month
- National Service Dog Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month
- Pet Sitter Education Month
- National Disaster Preparedness Month
- National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- September 4–10 | Suicide Prevention Week
- September 11–17 | National Farm Health and Safety Week
- September 18–24 | National Deaf Dog Awareness Week (last full week in September)
- September 18–24 | National Dog Week (last full week in September)
- September 18–24 | Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (third week in September)
Holidays and Awareness Days
- September 1 | Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
- September 8 | National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
- September 8 | National Iguana Awareness Day
- September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day
- September 11| National Hug Your Hound Day (second Sunday in September)
- September 11 | National Pet Memorial Day (second Sunday in September)
- September 13 | Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
- September 17 | National Pet Bird Day
- September 17 | Puppy Mill Awareness Day (third Saturday in September)
- September 17 | Responsible Dog Ownership Day (third Saturday in September)
- September 19 | National Meow Like a Pirate Day
- September 22 | Remember Me Thursday® (an international social media awareness day that brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters and remembers those pets who never got a second chance. Share your rescue pet using #RememberMeThursday)
- September 23 | Dogs in Politics Day
- September 24 | International Rabbit Day
- September 28 | World Rabies Day
October Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Adopt-A-Dog Month®
- Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pitbull Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- October 2–8 | National Walk Your Dog Week (first week of October)
- October 2–8 | Animal Welfare Week (first week of October, starting on a Sunday)
- October 3–7 | Customer Service Week
- October 16–22 | National Veterinary Technician Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- October 1 | National Walk Your Dog Day
- October 1 | National Fire Pup Day
- October 1 | National Black Dog Day
- October 4 | World Animal Day
- October 4 | World Pet Day
- October 10 | World Mental Health Day
- October 12 | National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- October 15 | National Fetch Day
- October 16 | National Feral Cat Day
- October 16 | Global Cat Day
- October 21 | National Pets for Veterans Day
- October 21 | Reptile Awareness Day
- October 27 | National Black Cat Day
- October 28 | Plush Animal Lovers Day
- October 29 | National Cat Day
- October 29 | National Pitbull Awareness Day (last Saturday in October—unless Halloween falls on the last Saturday, then another date is chosen)
- October 31 | Halloween
November Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month
- National Senior Pet Month
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- Pet Diabetes Month
- National Pet Awareness Month
- Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Awareness Weeks
- November 6–12 | National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (first full week of November)
- November 14–20 | Antibiotics Awareness Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- November 1 | National Cook for Your Pets Day
- November 3 | One Health Day
- November 7 | National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- November 8 | International Day of Radiology
- November 11 | Veterans Day
- November 15 | National Philanthropy Day
- November 17 | National Take a Hike Day
- November 23 | Wolfenoot
- November 24 | Thanksgiving
- November 24 | National Dog Show (always broadcast in the US on Thanksgiving)
- November 29 | Giving Tuesday
December Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Cat Lovers’ Month
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Awareness Weeks
- December 18–December 26 | Hanukkah
- December 26–January 1 | Kwanzaa
Holidays and Awareness Days
- December 2 | National Mutt Day
- December 4 | World Wildlife Conservation Day
- December 9 | International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- December 13 | National Day of the Horse
- December 25 | Christmas Day
- December 27 | Visit the Zoo Day
- December 31 | New Year’s Eve
January Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- One Health Awareness Month
- Walk Your Dog Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
- Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
Awareness Weeks
- January 22-26 | Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show – POSTPONED
Holidays and Awareness Days
- January 2 | National Pet Travel Safety Day
- January 2 | Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
- January 5 | National Bird Day
- January 6 | National Cuddle Up Day
- January 14 | National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 20 | Penguin Awareness Day
- January 21 | Squirrel Appreciation 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 Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- National Cat Health Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
- Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (AKA Beat the Heat Month)
- American Heart Month
- Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
Awareness Weeks
- February 7–14 | Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
- February 14–18 | Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week
- February 20–26 | National Justice for Animals Week
- February 20–26 | Bird Health Awareness Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- February 2 | National Hedgehog Day
- February 3 | Doggie Date Night
- February 3 | National Golden Retriever Day
- February 14 | Pet Theft Awareness Day
- February 14 | Valentine’s Day
- February 20 | Love Your Pet Day
- February 22 | Walking the Dog Day
- February 22 | National Wildlife Day
- February 22 | World Spay Day (last Tuesday in February)
- February 23 | National Dog Biscuit Day
March Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Poison Prevention Awareness Month
- Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
- Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month
- Social Work Month
- Women’s History Month
Awareness Weeks
- March 6–12 | Professional Pet Sitters Week
- March 20–26 | National Poison Prevention Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- March 1 | National Pig Day
- March 3 | World Wildlife Day
- March 3 | If Pets Had Thumbs Day
- March 4 | Employee Appreciation Day
- March 8 | International Women’s Day
- March 10 | World Kidney Day
- March 13 | K-9 Veterans Day
- March 14 | UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
- March 17 | Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day (patron saint of cats)
- March 20 | World Sparrow Day
- March 23 | National Puppy Day
- March 23 | Cuddly Kitten Day
- March 28 | Respect Your Cat Day
- March 30 | Take a Walk in the Park Day
April Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Heartworm Awareness Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- Canine Fitness Month (AKA Active Dog Month)
- National Adopt a Greyhound Month
- Celebrate Diversity Month
- National Frog Month
Awareness Weeks
- April 3–9 | International Pooper Scooper Week
- April 5–11 | National Public Health Week
- April 10–16 | Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (second full week in April)
- April 10–16 | National Dog Bite Prevention Week (second full week in April)
- April 17–23 | Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week in April)
- April 17–23 | National Pet ID Week (third week in April)
- April 24–30 | Veterinary Receptionist Week
- April 24–30 | National Scoop the Poop Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- April 2 | National Ferret Day
- April 3 | Every Day is Tag Day (first Saturday in April)
- April 4 | World Stray Animal Day
- April 4 | World Rat Day
- April 6 | National Siamese Cat Day
- April 7 | World Health Day
- April 8 | National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- April 10 | National Hug Your Dog Day
- April 10 | National Siblings Day
- April 11 | National Pet Day
- April 11 | Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
- April 11 | Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
- April 12 | World Hamster Day
- April 15 | Biomedical Research Awareness Day
- April 17 | National Bat Appreciation Day
- April 19 | Pet Owners Day
- April 19 | National Cat Lady Day
- April 21 | Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
- April 22 | Earth Day
- April 23 | National Lost Dog Awareness Day
- April 24 | National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday in April)
- April 26 | National Kids and Pets Day
- April 27 | National Little Pampered Dog Day
- April 27 | International Guide Dog Day (last Wednesday in April)
- April 27 | Free Feral Cat Spay Day
- April 29 | Hairball Awareness Day (last Friday in April)
- April 30 | World Veterinary Day (last Saturday in April)
- April 30 | Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
- April 30 | National Therapy Animal Day
- April 30 | National Tabby Day
May Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Pet Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- Chip Your Pet Month
- National Service Animal Eye Exam Month
- Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- May 1–7 | National Pet Week (first full week of May)
- May 1–7 | American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week (first full week of May)
- May 1–7 | Puppy Mill Action Week (starts the Monday before Mother’s Day)
- May 3–9 | Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- May 1 | National Purebred Dog Day
- May 1 | Wildfire Preparedness Day
- May 1 | Mayday for Mutts (first Sunday in May)
- May 3 | National Specially-Abled Pets Day
- May 4 | Bird Day
- May 4 | Star Wars Day
- May 8 | Mother’s Day
- May 14 | National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (second Saturday in May)
- May 14 | National Dog Mom’s Day (second Saturday in May)
- May 14 | Migratory Bird Day (second Saturday in May)
- May 14 | International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 20 | National Rescue Dog Day
- May 21 | World Dog Day
- May 21 | Endangered Species Day
- May 23 | World Turtle Day
- May 31 | Memorial Day
June Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchipping Month
- Adopt-a-Cat Month® from the American Humane Association
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
- National Foster a Pet Month
- National Zoo and Aquarium Month
- Pride Month
Awareness Weeks
- June 5–11 | Pet Appreciation Week (first week in June)
- June 12–18 | Animal Rights Awareness Week (third week in June)
- June 20–24 | Take Your Pet to Work Week®
Holidays and Awareness Days
- June 3 | National Egg Day
- June 4 | Hug Your Cat Day
- June 4 | International Corgi Day
- June 8 | Best Friends Day
- June 8 | World Oceans Day
- June 14 | World Pet Memorial Day (second Tuesday in June)
- June 19 | Juneteenth
- June 19 | National Garfield the Cat Day
- June 19 | Father’s Day
- June 20 | Take Your Cat to Work Day®
- June 21 | National Dog Party Day
- June 24 | Cat World Domination Day
- June 24 | Take Your Dog to Work Day®
- June 29 | World Day Against the Abandonment of Domestic Animals
July Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month™
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
- Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
- BIPOC Minority Mental Health Month
Awareness Weeks
- July 27–August 3 | National Feed a Rescue Pet Week
- July 4–10 | National Farriers Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- July 1 | ID Your Pet Day
- July 4 | Independence Day
- July 6 | World Zoonoses 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 22 | AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day
- July 25 | National Parents Day
- July 26 | National Dog Photography Day
- July 30 | International Friendship Day
- July 31 | Mutt’s Day
August Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- Itchy Pet Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- August 7–13 | International Assistance Dog Week (first full week of August)
- August 10–16 | Give a Dog a Bone Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- August 1 | DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 4 | Assistance Dog Day
- August 6 | Fresh Breath Day
- August 8 | International Cat Day
- August 10 | Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 14 | World Lizard Day
- August 15 | National Check the Chip Day
- August 16 | Saint Roch’s Day (patron saint of dogs)
- August 17 | National Black Cat Appreciation Day
- August 17 | International Non-Profit Day
- August 20 | International Homeless Animals’ Day
- August 22 | National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- August 23 | Blind Dog Day
- August 26 | National Dog Day
- August 26 | Women’s Equality Day
- August 28 | Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
- August 30 | National Holistic Pet Day
September Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- Happy Cat Month
- National Service Dog Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month
- Pet Sitter Education Month
- National Disaster Preparedness Month
- National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- September 4–10 | Suicide Prevention Week
- September 11–17 | National Farm Health and Safety Week
- September 18–24 | National Deaf Dog Awareness Week (last full week in September)
- September 18–24 | National Dog Week (last full week in September)
- September 18–24 | Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (third week in September)
Holidays and Awareness Days
- September 1 | Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
- September 8 | National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
- September 8 | National Iguana Awareness Day
- September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day
- September 11| National Hug Your Hound Day (second Sunday in September)
- September 11 | National Pet Memorial Day (second Sunday in September)
- September 13 | Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
- September 17 | National Pet Bird Day
- September 17 | Puppy Mill Awareness Day (third Saturday in September)
- September 17 | Responsible Dog Ownership Day (third Saturday in September)
- September 19 | National Meow Like a Pirate Day
- September 22 | Remember Me Thursday® (an international social media awareness day that brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters and remembers those pets who never got a second chance. Share your rescue pet using #RememberMeThursday)
- September 23 | Dogs in Politics Day
- September 24 | International Rabbit Day
- September 28 | World Rabies Day
October Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Adopt-A-Dog Month®
- Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pitbull Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- October 2–8 | National Walk Your Dog Week (first week of October)
- October 2–8 | Animal Welfare Week (first week of October, starting on a Sunday)
- October 3–7 | Customer Service Week
- October 16–22 | National Veterinary Technician Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- October 1 | National Walk Your Dog Day
- October 1 | National Fire Pup Day
- October 1 | National Black Dog Day
- October 4 | World Animal Day
- October 4 | World Pet Day
- October 10 | World Mental Health Day
- October 12 | National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- October 15 | National Fetch Day
- October 16 | National Feral Cat Day
- October 16 | Global Cat Day
- October 21 | National Pets for Veterans Day
- October 21 | Reptile Awareness Day
- October 27 | National Black Cat Day
- October 28 | Plush Animal Lovers Day
- October 29 | National Cat Day
- October 29 | National Pitbull Awareness Day (last Saturday in October—unless Halloween falls on the last Saturday, then another date is chosen)
- October 31 | Halloween
November Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month
- National Senior Pet Month
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- Pet Diabetes Month
- National Pet Awareness Month
- Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Awareness Weeks
- November 6–12 | National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (first full week of November)
- November 14–20 | Antibiotics Awareness Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- November 1 | National Cook for Your Pets Day
- November 3 | One Health Day
- November 7 | National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- November 8 | International Day of Radiology
- November 11 | Veterans Day
- November 15 | National Philanthropy Day
- November 17 | National Take a Hike Day
- November 23 | Wolfenoot
- November 24 | Thanksgiving
- November 24 | National Dog Show (always broadcast in the US on Thanksgiving)
- November 29 | Giving Tuesday
December Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Cat Lovers’ Month
- Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Awareness Weeks
- December 18–December 26 | Hanukkah
- December 26–January 1 | Kwanzaa
Holidays and Awareness Days
- December 2 | National Mutt Day
- December 4 | World Wildlife Conservation Day
- December 9 | International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- December 13 | National Day of the Horse
- December 25 | Christmas Day
- December 27 | Visit the Zoo Day
- December 31 | New Year’s Eve