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Pet Health Awareness Events 2014

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January	ASPCA's Adopt a Rescued Bird Month National Train Your Dog Month Walk Your Pet Month National Pet Travel Safety Day January 2 National Bird Day January 5 National Penguin Awareness Day January 20 National Squirrel Appreciation Day January 21

February	American Heart Month National Pet Dental Health Month Responsible Pet Owners Month ASPCA's Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month World Whale Day February 15 Love Your Pet Day February 20 National Invasive Species Awareness Week February 23-28 National Dog Biscuit Day February 23 National Polar Bear Day February 27

March	Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month Poison Prevention Awareness Month ASPCA's Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month National Pig Day March 1 National Invasive Species Awareness Week March 2-8 National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2-8 National Wildlife Week March 13-20 National Flood Safety Awareness Week March 16-22 Poison Prevention Week March 16-22 Third full week of March starting with a Sunday National Puppy Day March 21 National Tsunami Awareness Week March 23-29 National Agriculture Day March 25 Manatee Appreciation Day March 26 Last Wednesday in March

April	ASPCA's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month American Red Cross's National Pet First Aid Awareness Month Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month National Frog Month National Heartworm Awareness Month Every Day is Tag Day April 5 First Saturday in April National Volunteer Week April 6-13 National Public Health Week April 7-13 National Pet Day April 11 National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 13-19 National Environmental Education Week April 13-19 National Dolphin Day April 14 National Pet ID Week April 20-26 Third full week of April starting with a Sunday Earth Day April 22 World Penguin Awareness Day April 25 Hairball Awareness Day April 25 Last Friday in April National Kids & Pets Day April 26 World Veterinary Day April 26 Last Saturday in April International Guide Dog Day April 28 National Air Quality Awareness Week April 28-May 2 National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day April 30

May	National Service Dog Eye Examination Month Pet Cancer Awareness Month Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month National Specially-abled Pets Day May 3 National Pet Week May 4-10 First full week of May starting with a Sunday Be Kind to Animals Week May 4-10 First full week of May starting with a Sunday National Ferret Day May 5 National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day May 10 Second Saturday in May International Migratory Bird Day May 10 Second Saturday in May Endangered Species Day May 16 Third Friday in May National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 18-24 Third full week of May starting with a Sunday International Turtle Day May 23 National Heat Awareness Day May 23 National Hurricane Preparedness Week May 25-31

June	American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Cat Month ASPCA's Adopt a Shelter Cat Month National Zoo and Aquarium Month National Dairy Month Pet Appreciation Week June 1-7 National Hurricane Awareness Week June 1-7 International Hug Your Cat Day June 4 World Oceans Day June 8 World Pet Memorial Day June 10 Second Sunday in June National Lightening Safety Awareness Week June 22-28 Take Your Dog to Work Day June 27

July	National Farriers Week July 6-12 Shark Awareness Day July 14 Cow Appreciation Day July 15 Pet Fire Safety Day July 15 AVMA Annual Convention July 25-29 Denver, Colorado National Mutt Day July 31

August	National Immunization Awareness Month International Assistance Dog Week August 3-9 First full week of August starting with a Sunday National Check the Chip Day August 15 National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day August 22 National Dog Day August 26

September	Catalyst Council's Happy Healthy Cat Month National Disaster Preparedness Month National Food Safety Education Month Responsible Dog Ownership Month Farmers' Market Month National Wildlife Day September 4 National Iguana Awareness Day September 8 National Pet Memorial Day September 14 Second Sunday in September National Deaf Dog Awareness Week September 21-27 Last full week of September starting with a Sunday Sea Otter Awareness Week September 21-27 Last full week of September starting with a Sunday National Farm Safety & Health Week September 21-27 Last full week of September starting with a Sunday National Elephant Appreciation Day September 22 National Teach Ag Day September 25 World Rabies Day September 28

October	American Humane Association's Adopt-a-Dog Month ASPCA's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month National Service Dog Month National Animal Safety and Protection Month World Animal Day October 4 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day October 8 Second Wednesday in October National Walk Your Dog Week October1-7 National Veterinary Technician Week October 12-18 Earthquake Preparedness Shakeout October 17; 10:17am (Central US) Dates vary by state Winter Weather Preparedness Week October 19-December 14 Dates vary by state Reptile Awareness Day October 21 National Cat Day October 29

November	ASPCA's Adopt a Senior Pet Month National Pet Cancer Awareness Month National Pet Diabetes Month Manatee Awareness Month USDA's Bird Health Awareness Week November 3-9 First full week of November starting with a Sunday National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week November 3-9 First full week of November starting with a Sunday

December	National Mutt Day December 2 World Wildlife Conservation Day December 4 National Day of the Horse December 13 Visit the Zoo Day December 27