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Pet Health Awareness Events 2015

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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 14 Love Your Pet Day February 20 National Invasive Species Awareness Week February 22-28 National Dog Biscuit Day February 23 National Polar Bear Day February 27

March	Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month ASPCA's Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month National Pig Day March 1 National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 1-7 National Wildlife Week March 9-15 National Flood Safety Awareness Week March 15-21 Poison Prevention Week March 15-21 Third full week of March starting with a Sunday National Agriculture Day March 18 National Puppy Day March 23 National Tsunami Awareness Week March 22-28 Manatee Appreciation Day March 25 Last Wednesday in March

April	ASPCA's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month American Red Cross's 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 4 First Saturday in April National Public Health Week April 6-12 National Pet Day April 11 National Volunteer Week April 12-18 National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 12-18 National Dolphin Day April 14 National Environmental Education Week April 19-25 National Pet ID Week April 19-25 Third full week of April starting with a Sunday Earth Day April 22 Hairball Awareness Day April 24 Last Friday in April World Penguin Awareness Day April 25 World Veterinary Day April 25 Last Saturday in April National Kids & Pets Day April 26 International Guide Dog Day April 29 Last Wednesday in April National Air Quality Awareness Week April 27-May 1 National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day April 30

May	National Service Dog Eye Examination Month Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month National Specially-abled Pets Day May 3 National Pet Week May 3-9 First full week of May starting with a Sunday Be Kind to Animals Week May 3-9 First full week of May starting with a Sunday National Ferret Day May 5 National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day May 9 Second Saturday in May International Migratory Bird Day May 9 Second Saturday in May Endangered Species Day May 15 Third Friday in May National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 17-23 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 24-30

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 7-13 First full week in June International Hug Your Cat Day June 4 World Oceans Day June 8 World Pet Memorial Day June 14 Second Sunday in June Take Your Dog to Work Day June 26 National Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 21-27

July	National Farriers Week July 5-11 AVMA Annual Convention July 10-14 Boston Shark Awareness Day July 14 Pet Fire Safety Day July 15 National Mutt Day July 31

August	National Immunization Awareness Month International Assistance Dog Week August 2-8 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 National Wildlife Day September 4 National Iguana Awareness Day September 8 National Pet Memorial Day September 13 Second Sunday in September National Deaf Dog Awareness Week September 20-26 Last full week of September starting with a Sunday Sea Otter Awareness Week September 20-26 Last full week of September starting with a Sunday National Farm Safety & Health Week September 20-26 Last full week of September starting with a Sunday National Elephant Appreciation Day September 22 National Teach Ag Day September 24 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 14 Second Wednesday in October National Walk Your Dog Week October 1-7 National Veterinary Technician Week October 11-17 Earthquake Preparedness Shakeout Dates vary by state Winter Weather Preparedness Week 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 1-7 First full week of November starting with a Sunday National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week November 1-7 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 12 Second Saturday in December Visit the Zoo Day December 27