Pet health and veterinary awareness events

National Mutt Day
December 2

World Wildlife Conservation Day
December 4

International Cheetah Day
December 4

International Day of Veterinary Medicine
December 9

National Day of the Horse
December 13

National Monkey Day
December 14

Cat Herders Day
December 15

Visit the Zoo Day
December 27

• Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
• One Health Awareness Month
• Train Your Dog Month
• Walk Your Pet Month

Pet Travel Safety Day
January 2

National Bird Day
January 5

National Cuddle Up Day
January 6

National Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 21

• Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
• Heart Month
• National Pet Dental Health Month
• Responsible Pet Owners Month

National Serpent Day
February 1

World Cancer Day
February 4

Love Your Pet Day
February 20

National Wildlife Day
February 22

International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 23

World Spay Day
February 25

International Polar Bear Day
February 27

National Horse Protection Day
March 1

National Pig Day
March 1

World Wildlife Day
March 3

K9 Veterans Day
March 13

Poison Prevention Week
March 15-21
Third full week of March starting with a Sunday

National Panda Day
March 16

World Parasite Awareness Day
March 20

National Puppy Day
March 23

Manatee Appreciation Day
March 26

• American Red Cross Pet First Aid Awareness Month
• National Frog Month
• National Heartworm Awareness Month
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
• Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month

National Ferret Day
April 2

Every Day is Tag Day
April 4
First Saturday in April

National Public Health Week
April 6-12

World Health Day
April 7

National Farm Animals Day
April 10

National Pet Day
April 11

National Dog Bite Prevention Week®
April 12-18

National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
April 12-18

National Dolphin Day
April 14

Biomedical Research Awareness Day
April 16
Third Thursday in April

International Bat Appreciation Day
April 17

National Pet ID Week
April 17-23

4/20 Day
April 20

Hairball Awareness Day
April 24
Last Friday in April

World Penguin Day
April 25

World Veterinary Day
April 25
Last Saturday in April

National Kids and Pets Day
April 26

International Guide Dog Day
April 29
Last Wednesday in April

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30

• Arthritis Awareness Month
• Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
• National Service Dog Eye Examination Month

National Wildfire Preparedness Day
May 2

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 Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 8

International Migratory Bird Day
May 9

National Endangered Species Day
May 15

Clinical Trials Day
May 20

National Rescue Dog Day
May 20

World Turtle Day
May 23

World Parrot Day
May 31

• Adopt-a-Cat Month®
• Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
• National Dairy Month
• National Pet Preparedness Month
• National Zoo and Aquarium Month

Hug Your Cat Day
June 4

World Food Safety Day
June 7

Pet Appreciation Week
June 7-13
First full week in June

World Oceans Day
June 8

World Pet Memorial Day
June 9
Second Tuesday in June

World Sea Turtle Day
June 16

World Crocodile Day
June 17

World Giraffe Day
June 21

National Pollinator Week
June 22-28

Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 26

National Insurance Awareness Day
June 28

National Farriers Week
July 5-11

World Zoonoses Day
July 6

National Kitten Day
July 10

All American Pet Photo Day
July 11

National Cow Appreciation Day
July 14

Shark Awareness Day
July 14

National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 15

World Snake Day
July 16

International Tiger Day
July 29

National Mutt Day
July 31

• Clear the Shelters Month
• Itchy Pet Awareness Month
• National Immunization Awareness Month

International Assistance Dog Week
August 2-8
First full week of August starting with a Sunday

International Cat Day
August 8

World Lion Day
August 10

World Elephant Day
August 12

World Lizard Day
August 14

Check the Chip Day
August 15

World Honeybee Day
August 15

International Orangutan Day
August 19

World Mosquito Day
August 20

Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
August 22

International Dog Day
August 26

• Animal Pain Awareness Month
• Happy Cat Month
• National Disaster Preparedness Month
• National Food Safety Education Month
• National Pet Insurance Awareness Month
• National Service Dog Month
• Responsible Dog Ownership Month

National Wildlife Day
September 4

Iguana Awareness Day
September 8

National Pet Memorial Day
September 13
Second Sunday in September

National Farm Health and Safety Week
September 13-20

Telehealth Awareness Week
September 14-20

Deaf Dog Awareness Week
September 20-26
Last full week of September starting with a Sunday

Sea Otter Awareness Week
September 20-26

National Teach Ag Day
September 21

Fungal Disease Awareness Week
September 21-25

World Rabies Day
September 28

• Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
• National Animal Safety and Protection Month
• National Pet Wellness Month

Walk Your Dog Week
October 1-7

World Animal Day
October 4

Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 14

International Shakeout Day
October 15

World Food Day
October 16

National Veterinary Technician Week
October 18-24

National Pets for Veterans Day
October 21

Reptile Awareness Day
October 21

National Cat Day
October 29

• Adopt a Senior Pet Month
• Senior Pet Health Month
• Manatee Awareness Month
• National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
• National Pet Diabetes Month

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
November 1-7

One Health Day
November 3

International Human-Animal Bond Day
November 8

Practice Managers Recognition Week
November 15-21

Antibiotics Awareness Week
November 18-24

National Mutt Day
December 2

Wildlife Conservation Day
December 4

International Cheetah Day
December 4

International Day of Veterinary Medicine
December 9

National Day of the Horse
December 13

National Monkey Day
December 14

Cat Herders Day
December 15

Visit the Zoo Day
December 27