Celebrate National Dog Day and 150+ Other Pet Holidays in 2024!

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!

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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!