Pet Holiday Calendar 2025
Cute paws, wagging tails, chirping sounds and cozy hugs make our days happier and more joyful! Our pets bring unconditional love into our lives, but are we making enough efforts to pamper them or do we just make them feel special on birthdays and festivals?
Our pets are the most cherished members of our family and hence we shouldn’t wait for a special occasion to celebrate them. So, to make sure that these cute little ones are given extra love and attention, we have compiled a list of pet holidays and special days for the entire year which provide you with reasons to honor them almost every single day of the year.
Let’s get started!
January Pet Holidays 2025:
Monthly Pet Holidays
Walk Your Pet Month
National Train Your Dog Month
Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
Awareness Days
2nd January: National Pet Travel Safety Day
5th January: National Bird Day
8th January: Bubble Bath Day
14th January: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
21st January: Squirrel Appreciation Day
22nd January: National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day
24th January: Change a Pet’s Life Day
29th January: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary
February Pet Holidays 2025:
Monthly Holidays
Dog Training Education Month
National Cat Health Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
Pet Dental Health Month
Awareness Days
3rd February: National Golden Retriever Day
14th February: National Pet Theft Awareness Day in the US
20th February: Love Your Pet Day
22nd February: Walking the Dog Day
23rd February: National Dog Biscuit Day
28th February: World Spay Day
March Pet Holidays 2025:
Monthly Holidays
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Awareness Days
1st March: Horse Protection Day; National Pig Day
3rd March: World Wildlife Day
13th March: K9 Veterans Day
14th March: UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
23rd March: National Puppy Day
28th March: Respect Your Cat Day
30th March: Take a walk in the Park Day
April Pet Holidays 2025:
Monthly Holidays
Heartworm Awareness Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Canine Fitness Month
Awareness Days
4th April: World Stray Animals Day; World Rat Day
6th April: National Siamese Cat Day
8th April: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
10th April: National Hug Your Dog Day
11th April: National Pet Day; Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
18th April: Pet Owners Day
19th April: National Cat Lady Day
23rd April: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
24th April: World Day for Laboratory Animals
27th April: Free Feral Cat Spay Day; National Little Pampered Dog Day
28th April: Hairball Awareness Day
29th April: World Veterinary Day
30th April: National Pet Parents Day; Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
May:
Monthly Holidays
National Pet Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Responsible Animal Guardian Month
National Foster Care Month
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
Awareness Days
1st May: National Purebred Dog Day
3rd May: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
4th May: Bird Day
7th May: Mayday for Mutts
8th May: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
13th May: National Dog Mom Day
14th May: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
20th May: National Rescue Dog Day; World Dog Day
June:
Monthly Holidays
National Adopt a Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
National Microchipping Month
National Foster a Pet Month
Awareness Days
4th June: Hug Your Cat Day
13th June: World Pet Memorial Day
19th June: Take Your Cat to Work Day
21st June: Dog Party Day
23rd June: Take Your Dog to Work Day
24th June: Cat World Domination Day
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July:
Monthly Pet Holidays
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Independent Retailer Month
Awareness Days
July 1: National ID Your Pet Day
July 10: National Kitten Day
July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
July 15: I Love Horses Day
July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 16: World Snake Day
July 21: National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
July 26: National Dog Photography Day
July 31: National Mutt Day
August:
Monthly Holidays
National Immunization Awareness Month
Itchy Pet Awareness Month
National Dog Month
Clear the Shelters Month
Awareness Days
August 1: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
August 4: International Assistance Dog Day
August 5: Work like a Dog Day
August 8: International Cat Day
August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
August 15: Check the Chip Day
August 16: Clear the Shelters Day
August 16: International Homeless Animals’ Day
August 17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day & International Black Cat Day
August 22: National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
August 23: International Blind Dog Day
August 26: National Dog Day & World Dog Day
August 30: National Holistic Pet Day
September:
Monthly Holidays
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Happy Healthy Cat Month
National Pet Insurance Month
National Preparedness Month
Animal Pain Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
National Pet Memorial Month
Awareness Days
September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
September 10: National Pet Memorial Day; National Hug Your Hound Day
September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
September 16: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
September 17: National Pet Bird Day
September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
September 28: World Rabies Day
October:
Monthly Holidays
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
American Humane’s Adopt-a-Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Pitbull Awareness Month
Awareness Days
October 1: National Walk Your Dog Day; National Fire Pup Day; National Black Dog Day
October 4: World Animal Day
October 12: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day; National Reptile Awareness Day
October 27: National Black Cat Day
October 28: National Pitbull Awareness Day
October 29: National Cat Day
November:
Monthly Holidays
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Senior Pet Month
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Pet Diabetes Month
Awareness Days
November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
November 17: Take a Hike Day
November 18: National Adoption Day
November 23: National Dog Show
December:
Monthly Holidays
National Cat Lovers’ Month
Awareness Days
December 2: National Mutt Day
December 4: Wildlife Conservation Day
December 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine
December 10: International Animal Rights Day
December 15: National Cat Herder’s Day
Final Words
As 2025 unfolds, let’s make the most of this year and pamper our pets with lots of love and happiness. No matter what you choose to do for your little one, they will adore every small effort you make. So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars with the dates from pet holidays mentioned above and spend memorable moments with your pets.