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

    Farm Animals Day (World)

    World Farm Animals Day
    October 2

    American Coot Day

    October 3

    Kindness to Animals Day

    Kindness to Animals Day
    October 4

    World Animal Day

    World Animal Day
    October 4

    Badger Day

    Badger Day
    October 6

    World Octopus Day

    World Octopus Day
    October 8

    CATober 9th®

    CATober 9th
    October 9

    Vet Nurse Day

    Vet Nurse Day
    October 10

    Squid & Cuttlefish Day

    Squid & Cuttlefish Day
    October 10

    World Migratory Bird Day: October

    October 10

    Spoodle Dog Day

    Spoodle Dog Day
    October 11

    International African Penguin Awareness Day

    International African Penguin Awareness Day
    October 12

    Triceratops Day

    Triceratops Day
    October 12

    Munchkin Cat Day

    October 13

    California Condor Day

    October 14

    Fossil Day

    Fossil Day
    October 15

    Pet Obesity Awareness Day

    Pet Obesity Awareness Day
    October 14

    Pug Day

    Pug Day
    October 15

    Feral Cat Day

    Feral Cat Day
    October 16

    Global Cat Day

    Global Cat Day
    October 16

    Fetch Day

    Fetch Day
    October 18

    Sawfish Day (International)

    Sawfish Day
    October 17

    Okapi Day (World)

    Okapi Day
    October 18

    Sloth Day

    International Sloth Day
    October 20

    American Frog Day

    Snow Leopard Day
    October 21

    Hagfish Day

    Hagfish Day
    October 15

    Pets for Veterans Day

    Pets for Veterans Day
    October 21

    Reptile Day

    Reptile Day
    October 21

    Make A Dog’s Day

    Make A Dog’s Day
    October 22

    Wombat Day (International)

    Wombat Day
    October 22

    Mole Day

    Mole Day
    October 23

    Snow Leopard Day (International)

    Snow Leopard Day
    October 23

    Freshwater Dolphin Day

    Freshwater Dolphin Day
    October 24

    Gibbon Day (International)

    Gibbon Day
    October 24

    Kangaroo Awareness Day

    Kangaroo Awareness Day
    October 24

    Pit Bull Awareness Day

    Pit Bull Awareness Day
    October 25

    Mule Day

    Mule Day
    October 26

    Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night

    Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night
    October 26

    Black Cat Day

    Black Cat Day
    October 27

    Plush Animal Lovers Day

    Plush Animal Lovers Day
    October 28

    Cat Day - U.S.

    National Cat Day - U.S.
    October 29

    Feed the Birds Day

    Feed the Birds Day
    October 29

    Hermit Crab Day

    Hermit Crab Day
    October 29

    Lemar Day

    World Lemar Day
    October 31

    Treat Your Pet Day

    Treat Your Pet Day
    October 30

    Hug a Sheep Day

    Hug a Sheep Day
    October 25

    Muddy Dog Day

    Muddy Dog Day
    October 25

    Cook For Your Pets Day

    National Cook For Your Pets Day
    November 1

    Hello Kitty Day

    Celebrate Hello Kitty Day
    November 1

    Pet Groomer Appreciation Day

    Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
    November 1

    Swan Day

    November 1

    Basking Shark Day

    World Basking Shark Day
    November 3

    Jellyfish Day

    Jellyfish Day
    November 3

    Dog Film Festival

    Dog Film Festival
    November 6

    Bison Day

    Bison Day
    November 1

    Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day

    Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
    November 7

    World Numbat Day

    World Numbat Day
    November 1

    Maine Coon Cat Day

    Maine Coon Cat Day
    November 8

    Felix the Cat Day

    November 9

    Animal Enrichment Day

    Animal Enrichment Day
    November 12

    Fancy Rat & Mouse Day

    Fancy Rat & Mouse Day
    November 12

    American Teddy Bear Day

    American Teddy Bear Day
    November 14

    Shop with Your Dog Day

    Shop with Your Dog Day
    November 15

    Steve Irwin Day

    November 15

    World Peacock Day

    World Peacock Day
    November 15

    Slobber Appreciation Day

    Slobber Appreciation Day
    November 16

    World Falconry Day (WFD)

    World Falconry Day (WFD)
    November 16

    Get a Pal For Your Pet Day

    Get a Pal For Your Pet Day
    November 19

    British Shorthair Cat Day

    November 20

    Argentinosaurus Day

    Argentinosaurus Day
    November 21

    Humane Society Anniversary Day

    Humane Society Anniversary Day
    November 22

    Thankful for My Dog Day

    Thankful for My Dog Day
    November 23

    Wolfenoot

    Wolfenoot
    November 23

    World Walrus Day

    World Walrus Day
    November 24

    Cockatoo Day

    Cockatoo Day
    November 25

    Coton de Tulear Dog Day

    Coton de Tulear Dog Day
    November 26

    Dog Show Broadcast Day

    Dog Show Broadcast Day
    November 27

    Fur Free Friday

    Fur Free Friday
    November 28

    Turtle Adoption Day

    Turtle Adoption Day
    November 27

    Jaguar Day (International)

    Jaguar Day (International)
    November 29

    Remembrance Day for Lost Species

    Remembrance Day for Lost Species
    November 30

    World Pet Day

    World Pet Day
    November 30

    Twin With Your Dog Day

    Twin With Your Dog Day
    December 1

    Mutt Day

    Mutt Day
    December 2

    Cheetah Day (International)

    Cheetah Day
    December 4

    Wildlife Conservation Day (World)

    World Wildlife Conservation Day
    December 4

    Celebrate Shelter Pets Day

    Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
    December 5

    Buy a Gift for Your Pet Day

    Buy a Gift for Your Pet Day
    December 7

    Day of Veterinary Medicine

    Day of Veterinary Medicine
    December 9

    Llama Day

    Llama Day
    December 9

    Animal Rights Day

    Animal Rights Day
    December 10

    Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals Day

    Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals Day
    December 11

    Horse Day

    Horse Day
    December 13

    Scottish Fold Cat Day

    Scottish Fold Cats
    December 13

    Seahorse Day

    Seahorse Day
    December 13

    Audubon Christmas Bird Count

    December 14

    Monkey Day

    Monkey Day
    December 14

    Pets around the Christmas Tree Day

    Pets around the Christmas Tree Day
    December 19

    Robin Day

    Robin Bird Day
    December 21

    Seagull Day

    December 26

    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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