Everyday is a special day with our beloved pets! Yet sometimes we need a special pet holiday just so we can celebrate them that little bit more. We have compiled the biggest pet celebration dates for you to mark in your calendar in 2024.
JANUARY
January 24th - Change a Pet’s Life Day AU
January 29th - Seeing-Eye Guide Dog Anniversary AU
FEBRUARY
Focus Theme: Responsible Pet Owners Month AU & Dog Training Education Month
February 3rd - Golden Retriever Day
February 20th - Love Your Pet Day AU
February 23rd - International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 23rd - World Spay Day
MARCH
Focus Theme: Poison Prevention Awareness Month and Hazards to your pets. This includes food and other materials around your home.
First Week of March - Professional Pet Sitters Week
March 13th - K9 Veterans Day
March 17th - St Patrick's Day
March 23rd - Puppy Day
March 30th - Take a Walk in the Park Day
APRIL
Focus Theme: National Pet Month & Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April 1st - 7th - International Pooper Scooper Week
April 4th - World Stray Animals Day
April 10th - Hug Your Dog Day
April 11th - National Pet Day
April 17th to 24th - Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 17th to 24th - Pet ID Week
April 24 World Veterinary Day
April 25th - National Pet Parents Day
April 26th - Kids and Pets Day & the importance of living and playing together safely
April 28th - International Guide Dog Day
April 30tth - Adopt a Shelter Pet Day AU
MAY
Focus Theme: Million Paws Walk Month presented by RSPCA & Pet Cancer Awareness Month - Register here
May 1st - Purebred Dog Day
May 2nd to 8th - Dog Anxiety Awareness Week
May 8th - Dog Mum's Day
May 14th - International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
May 30th - International Hug Your Cat Day
JUNE
Focus Theme: Adopt a Cat Month
June 6th to 12th - Pet Appreciation Week
June 8th - World Pet Memorial Day
June 21st - Dog Party Day
June 24th - Cat World Domination Day (Because we all know they are secretly plotting something ;)
June 29th - World Day against the abandonment of domestic animals
JULY
Focus Theme: Pet Hydration Awareness Month
July 6th - International Kissing Day, just add your pet!
July 26th - Dog Photography Day
July 30th - International Friendship Day. Our pets are some of our best friends after all!
AUGUST
Focus Theme: RSPCA Cupcake Day - All month
August 2nd-8th - International Assistance Dog Week
August 8th - International Cat Day
August 10th - Spoil Your Dog Day
August 17th - International Homeless Animals’ Day
August 23th - International Blind Dog Day
August 26th - National Dog Day & World Dog Day
SEPTEMBER
Focus Theme: Animal Pain Awareness Month & Service Dog Month
September 8th - Dog Walker Appreciation Day
September 12th - Hug Your Hound Day
September 19th to 25th - Deaf Pet Awareness Week
September 25th - World's Largest Pet Walk - Fundraiser
OCTOBER
Focus Theme: Pit Bull Awareness Month
First full week of October - Animal Welfare Week
Oct 1st - Fire Pup Day
October 4th - World Animal Day
October 13th - Pet Obesity Awareness Day
NOVEMBER
Focus Theme: Adopt a Senior Pet Month
November 1st - Cook for Your Pets Day
DECEMBER
December 2nd - Mutt Day - Celebrate Mixed Breeds
If we missed any days you feel could be included, please email info@bellaandwags.com.au with your suggestions - and thanks in advance!