2026 Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

2026 Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

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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
  • Walk Your Pet Month
  • National Train Your Dog Month
  • Adopt a Rescued Bird Month

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 6 | National Standard Poodle Day
  • January 7 | National Alaskan Malamute Day
  • January 8 | National Labrador Retriever Day
  • January 9 | National Australian Shepherd Day
  • January 13 | National French Bulldog Day
  • January 14 | National Dress Up Your Pet Day
  • January 15 | National American Eskimo Dog Day
  • January 17 | National Boxer Day
  • January 19 | National Conservation Dog Day
  • January 20 | Penguin Awareness Day
  • January 21 | Squirrel Appreciation Day
  • January 22 | National Yorkshire Terrier Day
  • January 22 | National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
  • January 24 | Change a Pet’s Life Day
  • January 24 | Peanut Butter Day
  • January 29 | Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
  • January 29 | Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day
  • January 31 | Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show Begins

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)
  • Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
  • Heart Month

Awareness Weeks

  • February 7–14 | Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
  • February 22–28 | National Justice for Animals Week
  • February 22–28 | Bird Health Awareness Week
  • February 22–28 | Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • February 1 | World Greyhound Day
  • February 2 | National Brown Dog Day
  • 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 19 | National Boston Terrier Day
  • February 19 | National Whippet Day
  • February 20 | Love Your Pet Day
  • February 21 | International Skye Terrier Day
  • February 22 | Walking the Dog Day
  • February 22 | National Wildlife Day
  • February 23 | National Dog Biscuit Day
  • February 24 | World Spay Day (last Tuesday in February)

March Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

Awareness Weeks

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • March 1 | National Pig Day
  • March 1 | National Welsh Corgi Day
  • March 1 | National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
  • March 2 | International Rescue Cat Day
  • March 3 | World Wildlife Day
  • March 3 | If Pets Had Thumbs Day
  • March 3 | Tripawd Awareness Day
  • March 6 | Employee Appreciation Day (first Friday in March)
  • March 8 | International Akita Day
  • March 8 | International Women’s Day
  • March 10 | Histotechnology Professionals Day
  • March 12 | World Kidney Day (second Thursday in March)
  • March 13 | K-9 Veterans Day
  • March 14 | UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
  • March 15 | National Catio Day
  • March 17 | Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day (patron saint of cats)
  • March 17 | World Social Work Day
  • March 19 | Ramadan Ends
  • March 20 | Eid al-Fitr
  • March 20 | World Sparrow Day
  • March 20 | National Westie Day
  • March 23 | National Puppy Day
  • March 23 | Cuddly Kitten Day
  • March 25 | National Newfoundland Dog Day
  • March 27 | National Terrier Day
  • March 28 | Respect Your Cat Day
  • March 30 | National Doctor’s 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
  • Prevention of 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 1–7 | International Pooper Scooper Week
  • April 1–7 | National Public Health Week
  • April 12–18 | National Dog Bite Prevention Week (second full week in April)
  • April 12–18 | Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (second week in April)
  • April 21–27 | Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week in April)
  • April 17–23 | National Pet ID Week
  • April 19–25 | Veterinary Receptionist Week (last full week of April)
  • April 23–29 | National Scoop the Poop Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • April 1 | International Bull Terrier Day
  • April 2 | National Ferret Day
  • April 4 | World Stray Animal Day
  • April 4 | World Rat Day
  • April 4 | Every Day is Tag Day (first Saturday in April)
  • April 6 | National Siamese Cat Day
  • April 7 | National Pet Health Insurance 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 | Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
  • April 12 | World Hamster Day
  • April 16 | Biomedical Research Awareness Day
  • April 18 | Pet Owners Day
  • April 19 | National Cat Lady Day
  • April 19 | Dog Parent Appreciation Day
  • April 21 | Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
  • April 22 | Earth Day
  • April 22 | National Beagle Day
  • April 22 | Pet CPR Day
  • April 23 | National Lost Dog Awareness Day
  • April 29 | International Guide Dog Day (last Wednesday in April)
  • April 24 | Hairball Awareness Day (last Friday in April)
  • April 25 | World Veterinary Day (last Saturday in April)
  • April 26 | National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday in April)
  • April 26 | International Search and Rescue Dog Day (last Sunday in April)
  • April 26 | National Kids and Pets Day
  • April 27 | National Little Pampered Dog Day
  • April 30 | Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
  • April 30 | National Therapy Animal 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
  • Arthritis Awareness Month
  • National Service Animal Eye Exam Month
  • Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month

Awareness Weeks

  • May 3–9 | National Pet Week (first full week of May starting on a Sunday)
  • May 3–9 | American Humane Society’s Be Kind to Animals Week (first full week of May starting on a Sunday)
  • May 4–10 | Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
  • May 4–10 | Puppy Mill Action Week (starts the Monday before Mother’s Day)

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • May 1 | National Purebred Dog Day
  • May 1 | International Samoyed Day
  • May 2 | Wildfire Preparedness Day
  • May 3 | Mayday for Mutts (first Sunday in May)
  • May 3 | National Specially-Abled Pets Day
  • May 4 | Bird Day
  • May 4 | Star Wars Day
  • May 9 | National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (second Saturday in May)
  • May 9 | National Dog Mom’s Day (second Saturday in May)
  • May 9 | Migratory Bird Day (second Saturday in May)
  • May 10 | Mother’s Day
  • May 10 | German Shepherd Day
  • May 14 | International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
  • May 15 | Endangered Species Day
  • May 16 | World Dog Day (third Saturday in May)
  • May 20 | National Rescue Dog Day
  • May 23 | World Turtle Day
  • May 25 | International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day
  • May 25 | 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 7–13 | Pet Appreciation Week (first week in June)
  • June 15–21 | Animal Rights Awareness Week (third week in June)
  • June 22–26 | Take Your Pet to Work Week®
  • June 22–28 | National Pollinator Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • June 1 | International Sheltie Day
  • June 2 | National Greyhound Day
  • June 4 | International Corgi Day
  • June 4 | Hug Your Cat Day
  • June 7 | World Food Safety Day
  • June 8 | Best Friends Day
  • June 8 | World Oceans Day
  • June 9 | World Pet Memorial Day (second Tuesday in June)
  • June 12 | Peruvian Hairless Dog Day
  • June 13 | Missing Mutts Awareness Day (second Saturday in June)
  • June 14 | National Dog Dad Day
  • June 16 | World Sea Turtle Day
  • June 16 | Take Your Cat to Work Day®
  • June 18 | National Internet Cat Day
  • June 18 | Veterinary Appreciation Day
  • June 19 | Juneteenth
  • June 19 | National Garfield the Cat Day
  • June 19 | National Pets in Film Day
  • June 19 | Take Your Dog to Work Day®
  • June 20 | Ugliest Dog Day
  • June 21 | Father’s Day
  • June 21 | National Dog Party Day
  • June 21 | National Dachshund Day
  • June 22 | National Pet Choking Prevention Day
  • June 24 | Cat World Domination Day
  • June 27 | World Day Against the Abandonment of Domestic Animals (last Saturday in June)
  • June 28 | National Insurance Awareness Day

July Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

  • National Lost Pet Prevention Month™
  • National Pet Hydration Awareness Month

Awareness Weeks

  • July 6–12 | National Farriers Week
  • July 26–August 1 | National Feed a Rescue Pet Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • July 1 | ID Your Pet Day
  • July 4 | Independence Day
  • July 4 | International Whippet 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 15 | Feline Leukemia Day
  • July 16 | World Snake Day
  • July 21 | World Collie Day
  • July 21 | National Craft for your Local Shelters Day
  • July 22 | AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day
  • July 26 | National Dog Photography Day
  • July 26 | National Parents Day (fourth Sunday in July)
  • July 30 | International Friendship Day

August Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

Awareness Weeks

  • August 3–9 | International Assistance Dog Week (first full week of August)
  • August 3–9 | Give a Dog a Bone Week (first full week of August)

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • August 1 | DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
  • August 1 | National Yorkie Day
  • 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 15 | International Homeless Animals’ Day (third Saturday of August)
  • August 15 | Clear the Shelters Day (third Saturday of August)
  • August 16 | Saint Roch’s Day (patron saint of dogs)
  • August 17 | National Black Cat Appreciation Day
  • August 17 | National Non-Profit Day
  • August 22 | National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
  • August 23 | Blind Dog Day
  • August 26 | National Dog Day
  • August 28 | Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
  • August 30 | National Holistic Pet Day

September Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

Awareness Weeks

  • September 13–19 | Suicide Prevention Week
  • September 14–20 | Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (third week in September)
  • September 20–September 26 | National Deaf Pet Awareness Week (last full week in September)
  • September 20–September 26 | National Dog Week (last full week in September)
  • September 21–27 | National Farm Health and Safety Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • September 1 | Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
  • September 4 | National Wildlife Day
  • September 5 | National White Cat Day
  • September 8 | National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
  • September 8 | National Iguana Awareness Day
  • September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day
  • September 13 | Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
  • September 13 | National Pet Memorial Day (second Sunday in September)
  • September 12 | National Hug Your Hound Day (second Saturday in September)
  • September 17 | National Pet Carbon Monoxide Safety Day
  • September 17 | National Pet Bird Day
  • September 19 | National Meow Like a Pirate Day
  • September 19 | Responsible Dog Ownership Day (third Saturday in September)
  • September 19 | Puppy Mill Awareness Day (third Saturday in September)
  • September 21 | National Cat and Dog Gut Health Awareness Day
  • September 23 | Dogs in Politics Day
  • September 24 | Remember Me Thursday®
  • September 26 | International Rabbit Day
  • September 28 | World Rabies Day
  • September 30 | National Puppy Mill Survivor 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
  • Black Cat Awareness Month
  • National Pet Obesity Awareness Month
  • National Pet Wellness Month
  • National Pitbull Awareness Month
  • Small Dog Awareness Month
  • World Animal Month

Awareness Weeks

  • October 1–7 | National Walk Your Dog Week (first week of October)
  • October 3–9 | Animal Welfare Week
  • October 5–9 | Customer Service Week
  • October 18–24 | National Veterinary Technician Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • October 1 | National Fire Pup Day
  • October 1 | National Black Dog Day
  • October 4 | World Animal Day
  • October 10 | World Mental Health Day
  • October 14 | National Pet Obesity Awareness Day (second Wednesday of October)
  • October 16 | National Feral Cat Day
  • October 17 | National Fetch Day (third Saturday of October)
  • October 21 | National Pets for Veterans Day
  • October 21 | Reptile Awareness Day
  • October 24 | National Pitbull Awareness Day (last Saturday in October unless it falls on 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
  • Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Awareness Weeks

  • November 1–7 | National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (first full week of November)
  • November 8–14 | Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week (second week of November)
  • November 8–14 | Practice Managers Appreciation Week
  • November 18–24 | 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 Human-Animal Bond Day
  • November 8 | International Day of Radiology
  • November 11 | Veterans Day
  • November 12 | World Animal Enrichment Day
  • November 15 | National Philanthropy Day
  • November 16 | National Slobber Appreciation Day
  • November 17 | National Take a Hike Day
  • November 18 | National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research and Education Day
  • November 23 | Wolfenoot
  • November 23 | Thankful for My Dog Day
  • November 24 | National Border Collie Day
  • November 26 | Thanksgiving

December Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

  • National Cat Lovers’ Month
  • Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Awareness Weeks

  • December 4–12 | Hanukkah
  • December 26–January 1 | Kwanzaa

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • December 1 | Giving Tuesday
  • December 2 | National Mutt Day
  • December 3 | Celebrate Shelter Pets Day (first Thursday after Thanksgiving)
  • December 4 | World Wildlife Conservation Day
  • December 9 | International Day of Veterinary Medicine
  • December 10 | International Animal Rights Day
  • 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
  • Walk Your Pet Month
  • National Train Your Dog Month
  • Adopt a Rescued Bird Month

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 6 | National Standard Poodle Day
  • January 7 | National Alaskan Malamute Day
  • January 8 | National Labrador Retriever Day
  • January 9 | National Australian Shepherd Day
  • January 13 | National French Bulldog Day
  • January 14 | National Dress Up Your Pet Day
  • January 15 | National American Eskimo Dog Day
  • January 17 | National Boxer Day
  • January 19 | National Conservation Dog Day
  • January 20 | Penguin Awareness Day
  • January 21 | Squirrel Appreciation Day
  • January 22 | National Yorkshire Terrier Day
  • January 22 | National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
  • January 24 | Change a Pet’s Life Day
  • January 24 | Peanut Butter Day
  • January 29 | Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
  • January 29 | Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day
  • January 31 | Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show Begins

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)
  • Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
  • Heart Month

Awareness Weeks

  • February 7–14 | Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
  • February 22–28 | National Justice for Animals Week
  • February 22–28 | Bird Health Awareness Week
  • February 22–28 | Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • February 1 | World Greyhound Day
  • February 2 | National Brown Dog Day
  • 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 19 | National Boston Terrier Day
  • February 19 | National Whippet Day
  • February 20 | Love Your Pet Day
  • February 21 | International Skye Terrier Day
  • February 22 | Walking the Dog Day
  • February 22 | National Wildlife Day
  • February 23 | National Dog Biscuit Day
  • February 24 | World Spay Day (last Tuesday in February)

March Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

Awareness Weeks

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • March 1 | National Pig Day
  • March 1 | National Welsh Corgi Day
  • March 1 | National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
  • March 2 | International Rescue Cat Day
  • March 3 | World Wildlife Day
  • March 3 | If Pets Had Thumbs Day
  • March 3 | Tripawd Awareness Day
  • March 6 | Employee Appreciation Day (first Friday in March)
  • March 8 | International Akita Day
  • March 8 | International Women’s Day
  • March 10 | Histotechnology Professionals Day
  • March 12 | World Kidney Day (second Thursday in March)
  • March 13 | K-9 Veterans Day
  • March 14 | UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
  • March 15 | National Catio Day
  • March 17 | Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day (patron saint of cats)
  • March 17 | World Social Work Day
  • March 19 | Ramadan Ends
  • March 20 | Eid al-Fitr
  • March 20 | World Sparrow Day
  • March 20 | National Westie Day
  • March 23 | National Puppy Day
  • March 23 | Cuddly Kitten Day
  • March 25 | National Newfoundland Dog Day
  • March 27 | National Terrier Day
  • March 28 | Respect Your Cat Day
  • March 30 | National Doctor’s 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
  • Prevention of 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 1–7 | International Pooper Scooper Week
  • April 1–7 | National Public Health Week
  • April 12–18 | National Dog Bite Prevention Week (second full week in April)
  • April 12–18 | Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (second week in April)
  • April 21–27 | Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week in April)
  • April 17–23 | National Pet ID Week
  • April 19–25 | Veterinary Receptionist Week (last full week of April)
  • April 23–29 | National Scoop the Poop Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • April 1 | International Bull Terrier Day
  • April 2 | National Ferret Day
  • April 4 | World Stray Animal Day
  • April 4 | World Rat Day
  • April 4 | Every Day is Tag Day (first Saturday in April)
  • April 6 | National Siamese Cat Day
  • April 7 | National Pet Health Insurance 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 | Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
  • April 12 | World Hamster Day
  • April 16 | Biomedical Research Awareness Day
  • April 18 | Pet Owners Day
  • April 19 | National Cat Lady Day
  • April 19 | Dog Parent Appreciation Day
  • April 21 | Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
  • April 22 | Earth Day
  • April 22 | National Beagle Day
  • April 22 | Pet CPR Day
  • April 23 | National Lost Dog Awareness Day
  • April 29 | International Guide Dog Day (last Wednesday in April)
  • April 24 | Hairball Awareness Day (last Friday in April)
  • April 25 | World Veterinary Day (last Saturday in April)
  • April 26 | National Pet Parents Day (last Sunday in April)
  • April 26 | International Search and Rescue Dog Day (last Sunday in April)
  • April 26 | National Kids and Pets Day
  • April 27 | National Little Pampered Dog Day
  • April 30 | Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
  • April 30 | National Therapy Animal 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
  • Arthritis Awareness Month
  • National Service Animal Eye Exam Month
  • Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month

Awareness Weeks

  • May 3–9 | National Pet Week (first full week of May starting on a Sunday)
  • May 3–9 | American Humane Society’s Be Kind to Animals Week (first full week of May starting on a Sunday)
  • May 4–10 | Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
  • May 4–10 | Puppy Mill Action Week (starts the Monday before Mother’s Day)

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • May 1 | National Purebred Dog Day
  • May 1 | International Samoyed Day
  • May 2 | Wildfire Preparedness Day
  • May 3 | Mayday for Mutts (first Sunday in May)
  • May 3 | National Specially-Abled Pets Day
  • May 4 | Bird Day
  • May 4 | Star Wars Day
  • May 9 | National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day (second Saturday in May)
  • May 9 | National Dog Mom’s Day (second Saturday in May)
  • May 9 | Migratory Bird Day (second Saturday in May)
  • May 10 | Mother’s Day
  • May 10 | German Shepherd Day
  • May 14 | International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
  • May 15 | Endangered Species Day
  • May 16 | World Dog Day (third Saturday in May)
  • May 20 | National Rescue Dog Day
  • May 23 | World Turtle Day
  • May 25 | International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day
  • May 25 | 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 7–13 | Pet Appreciation Week (first week in June)
  • June 15–21 | Animal Rights Awareness Week (third week in June)
  • June 22–26 | Take Your Pet to Work Week®
  • June 22–28 | National Pollinator Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • June 1 | International Sheltie Day
  • June 2 | National Greyhound Day
  • June 4 | International Corgi Day
  • June 4 | Hug Your Cat Day
  • June 7 | World Food Safety Day
  • June 8 | Best Friends Day
  • June 8 | World Oceans Day
  • June 9 | World Pet Memorial Day (second Tuesday in June)
  • June 12 | Peruvian Hairless Dog Day
  • June 13 | Missing Mutts Awareness Day (second Saturday in June)
  • June 14 | National Dog Dad Day
  • June 16 | World Sea Turtle Day
  • June 16 | Take Your Cat to Work Day®
  • June 18 | National Internet Cat Day
  • June 18 | Veterinary Appreciation Day
  • June 19 | Juneteenth
  • June 19 | National Garfield the Cat Day
  • June 19 | National Pets in Film Day
  • June 19 | Take Your Dog to Work Day®
  • June 20 | Ugliest Dog Day
  • June 21 | Father’s Day
  • June 21 | National Dog Party Day
  • June 21 | National Dachshund Day
  • June 22 | National Pet Choking Prevention Day
  • June 24 | Cat World Domination Day
  • June 27 | World Day Against the Abandonment of Domestic Animals (last Saturday in June)
  • June 28 | National Insurance Awareness Day

July Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

  • National Lost Pet Prevention Month™
  • National Pet Hydration Awareness Month

Awareness Weeks

  • July 6–12 | National Farriers Week
  • July 26–August 1 | National Feed a Rescue Pet Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • July 1 | ID Your Pet Day
  • July 4 | Independence Day
  • July 4 | International Whippet 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 15 | Feline Leukemia Day
  • July 16 | World Snake Day
  • July 21 | World Collie Day
  • July 21 | National Craft for your Local Shelters Day
  • July 22 | AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day
  • July 26 | National Dog Photography Day
  • July 26 | National Parents Day (fourth Sunday in July)
  • July 30 | International Friendship Day

August Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

Awareness Weeks

  • August 3–9 | International Assistance Dog Week (first full week of August)
  • August 3–9 | Give a Dog a Bone Week (first full week of August)

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • August 1 | DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
  • August 1 | National Yorkie Day
  • 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 15 | International Homeless Animals’ Day (third Saturday of August)
  • August 15 | Clear the Shelters Day (third Saturday of August)
  • August 16 | Saint Roch’s Day (patron saint of dogs)
  • August 17 | National Black Cat Appreciation Day
  • August 17 | National Non-Profit Day
  • August 22 | National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
  • August 23 | Blind Dog Day
  • August 26 | National Dog Day
  • August 28 | Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
  • August 30 | National Holistic Pet Day

September Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

Awareness Weeks

  • September 13–19 | Suicide Prevention Week
  • September 14–20 | Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (third week in September)
  • September 20–September 26 | National Deaf Pet Awareness Week (last full week in September)
  • September 20–September 26 | National Dog Week (last full week in September)
  • September 21–27 | National Farm Health and Safety Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • September 1 | Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
  • September 4 | National Wildlife Day
  • September 5 | National White Cat Day
  • September 8 | National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
  • September 8 | National Iguana Awareness Day
  • September 10 | World Suicide Prevention Day
  • September 13 | Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
  • September 13 | National Pet Memorial Day (second Sunday in September)
  • September 12 | National Hug Your Hound Day (second Saturday in September)
  • September 17 | National Pet Carbon Monoxide Safety Day
  • September 17 | National Pet Bird Day
  • September 19 | National Meow Like a Pirate Day
  • September 19 | Responsible Dog Ownership Day (third Saturday in September)
  • September 19 | Puppy Mill Awareness Day (third Saturday in September)
  • September 21 | National Cat and Dog Gut Health Awareness Day
  • September 23 | Dogs in Politics Day
  • September 24 | Remember Me Thursday®
  • September 26 | International Rabbit Day
  • September 28 | World Rabies Day
  • September 30 | National Puppy Mill Survivor 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
  • Black Cat Awareness Month
  • National Pet Obesity Awareness Month
  • National Pet Wellness Month
  • National Pitbull Awareness Month
  • Small Dog Awareness Month
  • World Animal Month

Awareness Weeks

  • October 1–7 | National Walk Your Dog Week (first week of October)
  • October 3–9 | Animal Welfare Week
  • October 5–9 | Customer Service Week
  • October 18–24 | National Veterinary Technician Week

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • October 1 | National Fire Pup Day
  • October 1 | National Black Dog Day
  • October 4 | World Animal Day
  • October 10 | World Mental Health Day
  • October 14 | National Pet Obesity Awareness Day (second Wednesday of October)
  • October 16 | National Feral Cat Day
  • October 17 | National Fetch Day (third Saturday of October)
  • October 21 | National Pets for Veterans Day
  • October 21 | Reptile Awareness Day
  • October 24 | National Pitbull Awareness Day (last Saturday in October unless it falls on 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
  • Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Awareness Weeks

  • November 1–7 | National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (first full week of November)
  • November 8–14 | Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week (second week of November)
  • November 8–14 | Practice Managers Appreciation Week
  • November 18–24 | 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 Human-Animal Bond Day
  • November 8 | International Day of Radiology
  • November 11 | Veterans Day
  • November 12 | World Animal Enrichment Day
  • November 15 | National Philanthropy Day
  • November 16 | National Slobber Appreciation Day
  • November 17 | National Take a Hike Day
  • November 18 | National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research and Education Day
  • November 23 | Wolfenoot
  • November 23 | Thankful for My Dog Day
  • November 24 | National Border Collie Day
  • November 26 | Thanksgiving

December Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days

Awareness Months

  • National Cat Lovers’ Month
  • Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Awareness Weeks

  • December 4–12 | Hanukkah
  • December 26–January 1 | Kwanzaa

Holidays and Awareness Days

  • December 1 | Giving Tuesday
  • December 2 | National Mutt Day
  • December 3 | Celebrate Shelter Pets Day (first Thursday after Thanksgiving)
  • December 4 | World Wildlife Conservation Day
  • December 9 | International Day of Veterinary Medicine
  • December 10 | International Animal Rights Day
  • December 25 | Christmas Day
  • December 27 | Visit the Zoo Day
  • December 31 | New Year’s Eve
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