National Pet Day HistoryNational Pet Day seeks to show appreciation for all the pets in the world. This day encourages people to love their pets and if possible, adopt those pets in need of a home. It advocates against animal cruelty and violence. It also highlights the importance of providing a home or shelter for unwanted pets. National Pet Day was created in 2006 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert Colleen Paige. It is observed annually on April 11th. Top Tweets for National Pet Day -
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Pets and animals are a part of our family and integral to our lives across the planet that’s why there are so many holidays dedicated to them. This year there are more days than ever with some brilliant new additions. You will find something every month to help promote your business. Below is a comprehensive list of all the Pet and Animal Awareness Days in 2022, as well as my tips on how to use them.
What Are Pet Awareness Days?
National, International and World pet and animal awareness days are designed to help people recognise and celebrate different animals and aspects of pet life. Each day is created for a specific reason.
If I’ve missed a day or you’ve started a new pet awareness day, please drop me a line (editor at ruffle snuffle dot co dot uk) and I’ll put it on the list!
Scroll to the bottom to find my top tips on how to use Awareness Days in your marketing.
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
I’d recommend bookmarking this page on your browser so you can pop back and peruse it anytime you need it when you’re stuck for inspiration.
Don’t forget to pin it too, there’s a handy graphic at the bottom of this page.
Month-Long Observations
Walk Your Pet Month
Weight Loss Awareness Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Unchain a Dog Month
On this day
January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
January 5: National Bird Day
January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 16: Get To Know Your Customers Day (also April 16, July 16, & October 16)
January 20: Penguin Awareness Day
January 21: Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 22: National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
January 24: Change A Pet’s Life Day
January 29: Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
February Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
Pet Dental Health Month
Dog Training Education Month
National Cat Health Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
On this day
February 2: Groundhog Day
February 3: Doggie Date Night & National Golden Retriever Day
February 15-16: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
February 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day & of course, Valentine’s Day
February 15: President’s Day
February 19: National Boston Terrier Day
February 20: National Love Your Pet Day
February 22: National Walk Your Dog Day
February 22: National Wildlife Day
February 23: Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 25: World Spay Day
February 27: Polar Bear Day
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
March Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
National Frozen Food Month
On this day
March 1: National Pig Day
March 3: If Pets Had Thumbs Day ( yes really)
March 1-7: Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 13: K9 Veterans Day
March 14: Learn about Butterflies Day
March 17: St . Patrick’s Day & St Gertrude of Nivelles Day – Patron Saint of Cats
March 19: Poultry Day
March 20: Dogs In Yellow Day – Raising awareness for anxious dogs and dogs that need space ** NEW FOR 2022 **
March 23: National Puppy Day
March 23: Cuddly Kitten Day
March 27: National Terrier Day **NEW**
March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
April Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
Heartworm Awareness Month
National Adopt a Greyhound Month
National Pet First Aid Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Active Dog Month
On this day
April 1: April Fool’s Day
April 1-7: National Raw Feeding Week & International Pooper Scooper Week
April 2: Don’t Walk Your Dog Day ** NEW FOR 2022 **
April 3: Every Day is Tag Day
April 4: Easter Holidays
April 6: National Siamese Cat Day
April 8: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
April 11-17: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 11: National Pet Day
April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
April 18-24: National Pet ID Week
April 19: National Cat Lady Day
April 19: National Dog Parent Appreciation Day **NEW**
April 21: Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 22: National Beagle Day
April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 24: Hairball Awareness Day
April 24: World Veterinary Day
April 25: World Penguin Day
April 26: National Pet Parents Day
April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day
April 28: International Guide Dog Day
April 30: Hairball Awareness Day
April 30: National Tabby Cat Day
April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30: National Therapy Animal Day
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
May Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
National Pet Month
National Foster Care Month
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
National Photography Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Respect for Chicken Month
On this day
May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
May 1: Save the Rhino Day
May 2: Mayday for Mutts
May 2-8: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
May 2-8: National Pet Week
May 3-9: Puppy Mill Action Week
May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
May 3-10: Be Kind To Animals Week
May 4: International Respect For Chickens Day
May 8: National Dog Mom Day
May 9: Mother’s Day
May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 16: National Sea Monkey Day
May 16: Horse Rescue Day
May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
May 23: World Turtle Day
May 27: Sighthound Day ** NEW FOR 2022 **
May 29: National Dog Friendly Day
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
June Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
National Zoo & Aquarium Month
National Adopt a Cat Month
National Camping Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
National Microchipping Month
National Foster a Pet Month
On this day
June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
June 6-12: National Pet Appreciation Week
June 8: National Best Friends Day
June 9: World Pet Memorial Day
June 15: National Lobster Day
June 21: Take Your Cat To Work Day®
June 18: National Dog Party Day
June 19: National Garfield The Cat Day
June 20: Father’s Day
June 21-25: Take Your Pet to Work Week®
June 24: Cat World Domination Day
June 25: Take Your Dog To Work Day®
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
July Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
National Anti-Boredom Month
National Dog House Repair Month
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
Independent Retailer Month
On this day
July 1: ID Your Pet Day
July 4: Independence Day
July 7: International Kissing Day
July 9: Cow Appreciation Day
July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 16: Guinea Pig Awareness Day
July 16 : World Snake Day
July 21: National Craft For Your Local Shelters Day
July 22: National Hot Dog Day
July 26: National Dog Photography Day
July 31: National Mutt Day (also on December 2)
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
August Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
Rawgust – celebrating raw feeding for pets
National Immunisation Awareness Month
National Back-To-School Month
On this day
August 1: Respect for Parents Day – or should that be paw-rents!
August 2: National Friendship Day
August 5: Work Like a Dog Day
August 6: Fresh Breath Day
August 8: National CBD Day & National Cat Day
August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
August 10: National Lazy Day
August 15: Check the Chip Day
August 16: Saint Roch’s Dat ( Patron Saint of Dogs)
August 17: Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 17: International Non-Profit Day
August 19: International Bow Day
August 21: International Homeless Animals’ Day
August 21: National Honey Bee Day
August 22: National take your cat to the Vet Day
August 23: International Blind Dog Day
August 26: National Dog Day
August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
August 30: National Holistic Pet Day
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
September Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
Happy Cat Month
National Chicken Month
National Pet Insurance Month
National Service Dog Month
Pet-Sitter Education Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Animal Pain Awareness Month
On this day
September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
September 5: National Canine Enrichment Day™
September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
September 9: Happy Dog Day ** NEW FOR 2022 **
September 11: National Hug Your Hound Day
September 11: National Pet Memorial Day
September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
September 17: National Pet Bird Day
September 18: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
September 18: Love Your Dog Groomer Day ** NEW FOR 2022 **
September 19: National Meow Like a Pirate Day
September 19: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 19-25: National Dog Week
September 19-25: Deaf Pet Awareness Week
September 20-26: National Pet Eye Health Awareness Week
September 20-26: Small Pet Rodent Awareness Week
September 22: Elephant Appreciation Day
September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
September 23: Remember Me Thursday® (an international social media awareness day that brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters and remembers those pets who never got a second chance. Share your rescue pet using #RememberMeThursday)
September 25: International Rabbit Day
September 28: World Rabies Day
September 29: National Coffee Day
September 30: National Pet Tricks Day ** NEW FOR 2022 **
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
October Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Sausage Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Emotional Wellness Month
National Pet Wellness Month
On this day
October 1–7: National Walk Your Dog Week
October 1: National Fire Pup Day
October 1: National Black Dog Day
October 2: Canine Companion Day ** NEW FOR 2022 **
October 4: World Animal Day
October 4: World Pet Day
October 3-9: Animal Welfare Week
October 10: World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day ** NEW**
October 10: Mental Health Day
October 12: National Farmers Day
October 13: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 16: Global Cat Day
October 17: National Fetch Day
October 17-23: Veterinary Technician Week
October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day
October 21: Reptile Awareness Day
October 24: National Food Day
October 27: National Pitbull Awareness Day
October 27: National Black Cat Day
October 29: National Cat Day
October 30: Muddy Dog Day **NEW**
October 31: Howl-oween!
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
November Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Diabetes Month
National Senior Pet Month
National Adoption Month
Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Sweet Potato Awareness Month
National Pet Obesity Awareness Month ** NEW FOR 2022 **
On this day
November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
November 1: International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 8-14: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 11: Veterans Day
November 12: World Animal Enrichment Day ™ ** NEW for 2021 **
November 15: National Philanthropy Day
November 18: National Princess Day
National 21: Gingerbread Cookie Day
November 21: National Adoption Day
November 25: Sardine Day
November 26: Thanksgiving
November 27: Black Friday
November 28: Small Business Saturday
November 30: Cyber Monday
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
December Pet & Animal Awareness Days & Holidays
Month-Long Observations
National Cat Lovers’ Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
On this day
December 1: National Twin with your Dog Day ** NEW FOR 2022 **
December 2: National Mutt Day (also on July 31)
December 3: National Roof Over Your Head Day
December 4: National Cookie Day
December 5: International Volunteer Day
December 11: National App DayDecember
December 15: Monkey Day
December 17: Underdog Day
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 30: Bacon Day
December 31: New Year’s Eve
What a great list eh, but what do use awareness days to market your business??
How to use a pet awareness day for your business
- Look through the list and pick holidays that resonate with you and your business. If you are a dog treat baker then National Cookie day is one for you.
- Generate content to support the day and it’s objectives that your audience will find useful, engaging or just downright funny. If you google each day you will find about it’s origins and what others have done in the past to inspire you.
- Don’t use too many awareness days, they can look like spam.
- Use a call to action in your content, whether it’s to share your photo, pin your blog post, sign up for a free ebook, come on a zoom call, whatever is relevant. This will help you start conversations with potential new clients or customers.
Well there you have it. No excuse now for not finding something to inspire your content!
Check out this website for lots of ideas on how to use these days for YOUR business.
www.petawarenessdays.com
Treat yourself to this and get planning!
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