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National Mutt Day
Dec 2
National Mutt Day on December 2 celebrates mixed-breed dogs and encourages adoption. Learn its history, mutt facts and ways to help shelter…
Animals & Pets Days
Celebrate dogs, cats, wildlife and every creature in between. Animal days raise awareness, support conservation and give pet owners a reason to spoil their companions.
24 days, starting with the next one coming up.
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National Llama Day
Dec 9
National Llama Day on December 9 celebrates the gentle, woolly animals of the Andes. Learn llama history, fun facts and how llamas…
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National Day of the Horse
Dec 13
National Day of the Horse on December 13 honors horses' role in American history and life. Learn its history, horse facts and…
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Monkey Day
Dec 14
Monkey Day on December 14 celebrates monkeys and raises awareness of primate conservation. Learn how it started and fascinating monkey facts.
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National Bird Day
Jan 5
National Bird Day on January 5 celebrates birds and raises awareness of the threats they face. Try birdwatching, feed backyard birds or…
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National Dress Up Your Pet Day
Jan 14
National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14 is a playful day for pet costumes and photos. Learn how to dress…
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Penguin Awareness Day
Jan 20
Penguin Awareness Day on January 20 celebrates penguins and the threats they face. Learn penguin facts, where they live and how to…
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National Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan 21
National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21 celebrates squirrels. Learn its origin, how squirrels help plant trees and how to help them…
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National Love Your Pet Day
Feb 20
National Love Your Pet Day is February 20. Get practical ways to show your pet some love, from a microchip check to…
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International Polar Bear Day
Feb 27
International Polar Bear Day is February 27. Learn why it's timed to denning season, how many polar bears remain and what you…
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National Pig Day
Mar 1
National Pig Day is March 1. Learn who started it in 1972, how many pigs live on U.S. farms and fun ways…
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National Panda Day
Mar 16
National Panda Day is March 16. Learn how many giant pandas are left in the wild, where to see them in the…
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National Puppy Day
Mar 23
National Puppy Day is March 23. Learn who founded it, why early socialization matters and practical tips for welcoming a new puppy.
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National Zoo Lovers Day
Apr 8
National Zoo Lovers Day is April 8. Learn about America's first zoo, how accredited zoos support conservation and tips for your visit.
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National Pet Day
Apr 11
National Pet Day is April 11. Learn why Colleen Paige founded it, which spring plants are dangerous to cats and ways to…
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World Turtle Day
May 23
World Turtle Day is May 23. Learn how the day began, the threats turtles face and simple ways to help them.
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World Snake Day
Jul 16
World Snake Day is July 16. Learn surprising snake facts, how snakes help control disease and the right first aid for a…
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International Cat Day
Aug 8
International Cat Day is August 8. Learn the day's IFAW origins, the 9,500-year-old Cyprus cat burial and what AVMA data shows about…
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World Elephant Day
Aug 12
World Elephant Day is August 12. Learn the day's Thai and filmmaker origins, the 2021 IUCN listings and the threats facing Asian…
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National Dog Day
Aug 26
National Dog Day is August 26. See who founded it, what ancient DNA says about the first dogs, the first Seeing Eye…
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National Wildlife Day
Sep 4
National Wildlife Day on September 4 raises awareness of endangered species and wildlife conservation. Learn its history and ways to help animals.
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International Sloth Day
Oct 20
International Sloth Day on October 20 celebrates the slow-moving mammals of Central and South America. Learn sloth facts and how to protect…
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National Black Cat Day
Oct 27
National Black Cat Day on October 27 celebrates black cats and challenges old superstitions. Learn their history and why to adopt one.
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National Cat Day
Oct 29
National Cat Day on October 29 celebrates cats and encourages adoption. Learn how the day began and ways to care for and…