With it being WA Day here is Western Australia this weekend along with International Corgi day today, I thought it was the perfect time to go through the International Pet Holidays for the year (Even though we are half way through).
If you needed a reason to celebrate your dog or a dog in your life then pay attention to these special events, as they inspire important conversation around dog safety, happiness, and education.
Here is the ultimate list of international dog-related holidays!
January
All Month:
- National Train Your Dog Month
- Walk Your Dog Month
- Unchain a Dog Month
Holidays:
- Jan. 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
- Jan. 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
- Jan. 24: Change a Pet's Life Day
- Jan. 29: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
February
All Month:
- Dog Training Education Month
- Pet Dental Health Month
- Responsible Pet Owners Month
Holidays:
- Feb. 3: National Golden Retriever Day
- Feb. 3: Doggy Date Night
- Feb. 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day
- Feb. 19: International Tug of War Day
- Feb. 20: National Love Your Pet Day
- Feb. 23: International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
- Feb. 28: World Spay Day
March
Weeklong Events:
Holidays:
- March 1: National Peanut Butter Lovers Day
- March 3: National If Pets Had Thumbs Day
- March 13: National K9 Veterans Day
- March 23: National Puppy Day
April
All Month:
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
- National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
- National Adopt a Greyhound Month
- Active Dog Month
Weeklong Events:
- April 1-7: International Pooper Scooper Week
- April 4-8: National Wildlife Week
- April 11-17: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week
- April 17-23: National Pet ID Week
Special Days:
- April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
- April 11: National Pet Day
- April 21: National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day
- April 23: World Veterinary Day
- April 24: National Pet Parents Day
- April 26: International Guide Dog Day
- April 26: National Kids and Pets Day
May
All Month:
- Million Paws Walk
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Weeklong Events:
- May 2nd to 8th - Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
Holidays:
- May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
- May 1: Mayday for Mutts
- May 3: Specially Abled Pets Day
- May 8: Dog Mum's Day
- May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
- May 20: National Rescue Dog Day
June
All Month:
- National Pet Preparedness Month
Weeklong Events:
- June 4-10: Pet Appreciation Week
Holidays:
- June 4: International Corgi Day
- June 14: World Pet Memorial Day
- June 17: National Dog Party Day
July
All Month:
- National Pet Hydration Month
Holidays:
- July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
- July 26: National Dog Photography Day
- July 31: National Mutt Day
August
All Month:
- RSPCA Cupcake Day
Weeklong Events:
- Aug. 6-12: International Assistance Dog Week
Holidays:
- Aug. 10: National Spoil Your Dog Day
- Aug. 23rd: International Blind Dog Day
- Aug. 26: National Dog Day
September
All Month:
- National Guide/Service Dog Month
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
Weeklong Events:
- Sept. 18-24: Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week
- Sept. 24-30: Deaf Dog Awareness Week
Holidays:
- Sept. 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
- Sept. 11: National Hug Your Hound Day
- Sept. 30th: World's Largest Pet Walk
October
All Month:
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Pit Bull Awareness Month
Weeklong Events:
- Oct. 1-7: National Walk Your Dog Week
Holidays:
- Oct. 1: National Fire Pup Day
- Oct. 1: National Black Dog Day
- Oct. 4: World Animal Day
- Oct. 15: National Fetch Day
November
All Month:
- National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Holidays:
- Nov. 1: National Cook For Your Pets Day
December
Holidays:
- Dec. 2: National Mutt Day (again!)