2024 is going to be an incredible year filled with celebration! And what better way to celebrate than by honoring all the wonderful pets that bring us joy every single day? Here at Hot Pets News – Pets and Animals, we have put together a comprehensive guide to over 150 pet holidays that you can celebrate throughout the year. Get ready to mark your calendars and have a blast with your furry friends!
Your Complete Guide to Every Pet Holiday in 2024!
Pet holidays are not just about dressing up your cat like a pirate on National Meow Like a Pirate Day (September 19th). They also present a fantastic opportunity for pet care businesses to engage with their clients through blogs, emails, and social media. So, if you’re ever running out of cute pet pictures to share on Instagram or Facebook, simply celebrate a pet holiday! Bookmark our calendar and refer to it every month for inspiration. And if you want more tips on boosting your online presence, check out our blog post on Local SEO For Your Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Business. Now, let’s get the party started!
Here is our list of over 150 pet holidays to celebrate in 2024!
January
Start off the year with a bang and celebrate these fantastic pet holidays in January:
- Walk Your Pet Month
- National Train Your Dog Month
- January 1st – New Year’s Day
- January 2nd – National Pet Travel Safety Day
- January 5th – National Bird Day
- January 8th – National Labrador Retriever Day
- January 14th – National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- January 21st – Squirrel Appreciation Day
- January 22nd – National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
- January 24th – Change a Pet’s Life Day
- January 29th – Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Birthday
February
Spread the love in February with these pet holidays:
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- National Cat Health Month
- National Prevent a Litter Month
- Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
- February 2nd – Hedgehog Day (and Groundhog Day)
- February 2nd – National Golden Retriever Day
- February 3rd – Doggie Date Night
- February 7th – 14th – Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
- February 14th – Pet Theft Awareness Day
- February 18th – 24th – National Justice for Animals Week
- February 20th – National Love Your Pet Day
- February 22nd – National Walking The Dog Day
- February 22nd – National Wildlife Day (also celebrated in September)
- February 23rd – International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
- February 27th – International Polar Bear Day
- February 28th – World Spay Day
March
March is full of fascinating pet holidays you won’t want to miss:
- Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
- March 3rd – If Pets Had Thumbs Day
- March 7th – 10th – Crufts. The world’s largest dog show held in Birmingham, England
- March 13th – National K9 Veterans Day
- March 14th – National Spider Day
- March 17th – Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day, patron saint of cats
- March 17th – 23rd – National Poison Prevention Week
- March 23rd – National Puppy Day
- March 23rd – Cuddly Kitten Day
- March 27th – National Terrier Day
- March 28th – Respect Your Cat Day
- March 30th – Take a Walk in the Park Day
April
April is jam-packed with over 20 pet holidays, including National Pet Month (UK):
- Heartworm Awareness Month
- Canine Fitness Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Month
- National Pet Month – UK
- April 1st – 7th – International Pooper Scooper Week
- April 2nd – Ferret Day
- April 6th – Every Day is Tag Day
- April 6th – National Siamese Cat Day
- April 8th – National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
- April 11th – National Pet Day
- April 14th – 20th – National Dog Bite Prevention Week
- April 21st – Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
- April 22nd – Earth Day
- April 24th – Hairball Awareness Day
- April 24th – National Pet Parents Day
- April 25th – International Guide Dog Day
- April 26th – National Kids and Pets Day
- April 27th – World Veterinary Day
- April 28th – National Pet Parents Day
- April 30th – National Therapy Animal Day
- April 30th – Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
May
May is filled with pet holidays and celebration, including National Pet Month (US):
- Chip Your Pet Month
- National Pet Month
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month
- May 1st – National Purebred Dog Day
- May 3rd – National Specially-Abled Pets Day
- May 5th – 11th – Puppy Mill Action Week
- May 5th – 11th – National Pet Week
- May 7th – National Dog Mom’s Day
- May 9th – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
- May 12th – Mother’s Day!
- May 14th – International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 20th – National Rescue Dog Day
- May 23rd – World Turtle Day
- May 30th – International Hug Your Cat Day
June
June is all about our feline friends with Adopt-a-Cat Month and more:
- Adopt-a-Cat Month
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- June 7th – 13th – Pet Appreciation Week
- June 9th – World Pet Memorial Day
- June 16th – Father’s Day
- June 17th – Take Your Cat to Work Day
- June 17th – 21st – Take Your Pet to Work Week
- June 19th – National Garfield the Cat Day
- June 21st – Take Your Dog to Work Day
- June 24th – Cat World Domination Day
July
Celebrate your four-legged best friends in July:
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
- Dog House Repair Month
- July 1st – ID Your Pet Day
- July 4th – Independence Day
- July 5th – Pet Remembrance Day
- July 10th – National Kitten Day
- July 11th – All-American Pet Photo Day
- July 15th – National Pet Fire Safety Day
- July 16th – World Snake Day
- July 16th – Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
- July 21st – No Pet Store Puppies Day
- July 26th – National Dog Photography Day (UK)
- July 27th – August 3rd – National Feed a Rescue Pet Week
- July 31st – National Mutt Day (also celebrated in December)
August
August is a month dedicated to our loyal canine companions:
- August 1st – DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 4th – 10th – International Assistance Dog Week
- August 5th – Work Like a Dog Day
- August 8th – International Cat Day
- August 10th – Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 14th – World Lizard Day
- August 15th – National Check the Chip Day
- August 16th – Saint Roch’s Day, the patron saint of dogs
- August 17th – International Homeless Animals’ Day
- August 17th – National Black Cat Appreciation Day
- August 22nd – National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
- August 23rd – International Blind Dog Day
- August 26th – National Dog Day
September
Welcome Fall and get ready to celebrate these amazing pet holidays in September:
- Happy Cat Month
- National Service Dog Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- Responsible Dog Ownership Month
- Pet Sitter Education Month™
- September 1st – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
- September 4th – National Wildlife Day (also celebrated in February)
- September 8th – National Iguana Awareness Day
- September 13th – National Hug Your Hound Day
- September 14th – National Pet Memorial Day
- September 17th – National Pet Bird Day
- September 19th – National Meow Like a Pirate Day
- September 22nd – 28th – National Dog Week
- September 22nd – 28th – Deaf Dog Awareness Week
- September 23rd – Dogs in Politics Day (also known as Checkers Day)
- September 24th – World’s Largest Pet Walk
- September 26th – Remember Me Thursday®
- September 28th – World Rabies Day
October
October is a month filled with fun and celebration:
- Adopt-A-Dog Month
- Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pit Bull Awareness Month
- October 1st – 7th – National Walk Your Dog Week
- October 1st – National Fire Pup Day
- October 1st – National Black Dog Day
- October 4th – World Animal Day
- October 10th – National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- October 11th – 17th – National Veterinary Technician Week
- October 24th – National Pit Bull Awareness Day
- October 29th – National Cat Day
- October 31st – Halloween
November
Give thanks for your pets and celebrate these November pet holidays:
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
- National Senior Pet Month
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month
- Pet Diabetes Month
- November 1st – National Cook for Your Pets Day
- November 4th – 10th – National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
- November 7th – National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
- November 12th – Fancy Rat and Mouse Day
- November 17th – National Take a Hike Day
- November 28th – National Dog Show
- November 28th – Thanksgiving
December
Finish off the year by celebrating these festive December pet holidays:
- National Cat Lovers’ Month
- December 2nd – National Mutt Day (also celebrated in July)
- December 5th – Celebrate Shelter Pets Day
- December 9th – International Day of Veterinary Medicine
- December 13th – National Horse Day
- December 15th – National Cat Herders Day
- December 21st – Underdog Day
- December 31st – New Year’s Eve
Remember, every day is a good day to celebrate your beloved pets. Here at Hot Pets News – Pets and Animals, we believe in cherishing and honoring our furry friends every day of the year!
