2023 Pet Holidays to Celebrate with Your Pets
Here's a list of pet-related holidays that are celebrated throughout the year. That's a great collection!
January 2023 – Monthly Observations:
National Train Your Dog Month
Walk Your Dog Month
Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
January 1st:New Year’s Day
January 2nd: National Pet Travel Safety Day; Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
January 5th: National Bird Day
January 14th: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 21st: Squirrel Appreciation Day; National Hug Day
January 22nd: National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
January 24th: Change a Pet’s Life Day; National Peanut Butter Day
January 29th: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
January 31st: National Plan for Vacation Day
February 2023 – Monthly Observations:
Dog Training Education Month
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
National Cat Health Month
Pet Dental Health Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
International Hoof Care Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
February 2: National Hedgehog Day; Groundhog Day
February 3: National Golden Retriever Day
February 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day; Valentine’s Day
February 19-25: National Justice for Animals Week
February 20: Love Your Pet Day
February 22: Walking the Dog Day
February 23: National Dog Biscuit Day
February 28: World Spay Day
March 2023 – Monthly Observations:
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
March 1st:National Pig Day; National Horse Protection Day
March 3rd: If Pets Had Thumbs Day
March 5th-11th: Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 12th: K9 Veterans Day
March 19th-25th: National Poison Prevention Week
March 23rd: National Puppy Day; Cuddly Kitten Day
March 28th: Respect Your Cat Day
April 2023 – Monthly Observations:
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Frog Month
Canine Fitness Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
April 1st-7th: International Pooper Scooper Week
April 2nd: National Ferret Day
April 4th: World Rat Day
April 9th-15th: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 10th: National Hug Your Dog Day
April 11th: National Pet Day
April 23rd: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 26th: National Kids and Pets Day
April 29th: World Veterinary Day
April 28th: Hairball Awareness Day
April 30th: National Pet Parents Day; National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day; National Therapy Animal Day
May 2023 – Monthly Observations:
Pet Sitter Safety Month
National Pet Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Responsible Animal Guardian Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
May 3rd: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
May 7th: Mayday for Mutts
May 7th-13th: National Pet Week
May 8th: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 13th: National Dog Mom’s Day
May 14th: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 20th: National Rescue Dog Day
May 23rd: World Turtle Day
June 2023 – Monthly Observations:
National Pet Preparedness Month
American Humane’s Adopt-A-Cat Month
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
National Foster a Pet Month
National Microchipping Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
June 4th: Hug Your Cat Day
June 4th-10th: Pet Appreciation Week
June 13th: World Pet Memorial Day
June 21st: Dog Party Day
June 22nd-28th: Take Your Pet To Work Week
June 24: Cat World Domination Day
July 2023 – Month Observations:
Lost Pet Prevention Month
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
July 1st: ID Your Pet 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 21st: National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
July 30th: International Day of Friendship
July 31st: National Mutt Day
August 2023 – Monthly Observations:
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Wellness Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
August 1st: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
August 2nd–8th: 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: Check the Chip Day
August 17th: National Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 19th: International Homeless Animals’ Day
August 22nd: National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
August 23rd: International Blind Dog Day
August 26th: National Dog Day
September 2023 – Monthly Observations:
Pet-Sitter Education Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
CATalyst Council’s Happy Cat Month
National Preparedness Month
Animal Pain Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
National Pet Health Insurance Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
September 1st:Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
September 8th: National Iguana Awareness Day
September 10th: National Pet Memorial Day; National Hug Your Hound Day
September 13th: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
September 16th: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
September 17th: National Pet Bird Day
September 18th-24th: Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week
September 20th-27th: National Dog Week
September 23rd: International Rabbit Day
September 24th-30th: Deaf Dog Awareness Week
October 2023 – Monthly Observations:
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
American Humane’s Adopt-a-Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Pit Bull Awareness Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
October 1st-7th: National Walk Your Dog Week
October 1st: National Black Dog Day
October 4th: World Animal Day
October 11th: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 16th: Global Cat Day
October 15th-21st: National Veterinary Technician Week
October 21st: Reptile Awareness Day; National Pets for Veterans Day
October 27th: National Black Cat Day (UK)
October 28th: National Pit Bull Awareness Day
October 29th: National Cat Day
November 2023 – Monthly Observations:
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Pet Awareness Month
National Senior Pet Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Diabetes Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
November 1st: National Cook for Your Pets Day
November 2nd-6th: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
November 7th: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 12th: Fancy Rat and Mouse Day
November 17: National Black Cat Day (US)
December 2023 – Monthly Observations:
National Cat Lover’s Month
Daily/Week-Long Pet Holidays
December 2nd: National Mutt Day
December 9th: International Day of Veterinary Medicine
December 13th: National Day of the Horse
December 15th: Cat Herders Day
December 26th: Boxing Day
December 31st: New Year’s Eve
These pet holidays provide a fun way for pet owners to show their love and appreciation for their furry companions while also raising awareness about important pet-related issues.