As pet parents, celebrating our fur-baby’s birthday is a holiday in itself.
But what if we could celebrate how much we love them all year round? Now you can, because here’s the complete list of fun and amazing pet holidays for the first half of 2019!
JANUARY TO MARCH 2019
It’s time to get your fur-babies excited for a walk outdoors as January is Walk Your Pet Month.
Just make sure you’ll bring him to pet-friendly parks!
Also, don’t forget to bring along enough food (we suggest gourmet pet food that he will love and enjoy, like Wishbone!), enough drinking water, and the right winter gear like coats and jackets to help keep them warm.
On March 13, Americans honor and commemorate K9 veterans and military dogs who’ve served the army and the nation. These dogs are valued as important members of the military and are given their own retirement ceremonies, awards, medals, and memorial services.
Here are other pet holidays to look forward to at the start of the year:
January 2019 Pet Holidays
- Walk Your Pet Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
January 1 – New Year’s Day
January 2 – Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
January 14 – National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 22 – National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
January 24 – Change a Pet’s Life Day
February 2019 Pet Holidays
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- National Cat Health Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
- National Prevent a Litter Month
- Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
February 3 – National Golden Retriever Day
February 14 – Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 20 – National Love Your Pet Day
February 22 – National Walking the Dog Day
February 23 – International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 24 to March 2 – National Justice for Animals Week
February 26 – World Spay Day
March 2019 Pet Holidays
March 3 – National If Pets Had Thumbs Day
March 3 to 10 – Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 13 – National K9 Veterans Day
March 23 – National Puppy Day / Cuddly Kitten Day
March 28 – Respect Your Cat Day
APRIL TO JUNE 2019
APRIL TO JUNE 2019The second quarter of 2019 is all about celebrating pet ownership, with a few holidays dedicated for both pets and pet parents.
Celebrate the special connection between you and your fur-baby on April 29, the National Pet Parents Day. Spend quality time with your pets by taking them to the park, playing some indoor games together, or inviting other pet parents for a fun party at home.
May is National Pet Month. Spend the day by taking photos with your pets or buying them a new toy perhaps. While you’re at it, make a difference by helping abandoned pets improve their health or adopting one from your local shelter.
April 2019 Pet Holidays
- National Adopt a Greyhound Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- National Pet Month (UK)
April 1 to 7 – International Pooper Scooper Week / National Raw Feeding Week
April 6 – National Siamese Cat Day
April 7 to 13 – National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week / National Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 8 – National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
April 10 – National Hug Your Dog Day
April 11 – National Pet Day / Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
April 14 to 20 – National Pet ID Week / Animal Cruelty & Human Violence Awareness Week
April 18 – Pet Owners Independence Day
April 21 – National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
April 24 – International Guide Dog Day
April 26 – National Kids and Pets Day / Hairball Awareness Day
April 27 – World Veterinary Day
April 28 – National Pet Parents Day
April 30 – National Tabby Day / Adopt a Shelter Pet Day / National Therapy Animal Day
May 2019 Pet Holidays
- Chip Your Pet Month
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month (American Kennel Club)
- National Pet Month (US)
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
May 1 – National Purebred Dog Day
May 3 – National Specially-abled Pets Day
May 5 to 11 – National Pet Week; Be Kind to Animals Week
May 5 – Mayday for Mutts
May 6 to 11 – Puppy Mill Action Week
May 11 – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 14 – International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
June 2019 Pet Holidays
- Adopt-A-Cat Month (American Humane)
- Adopt a Shelter Cat Month (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchipping Month
June 2 to 8 – Pet Appreciation Week
June 4 – National Hug Your Cat Day
June 9 – World Pet Memorial Day
June 16 to 22 – Animal Rights Awareness Week
June 17 to 21 – Take Your Pet to Work Week
June 17 – Take Your Cat to Work Day
June 19 – National Garfield the Cat Day
June 21 – Dog Party Day
June 21 – Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 24 – Cat World Domination Day
The first quarter of the year just got brighter, thanks to these pet holidays.
Tell us which ones you celebrate and like the most!
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