Pet Holidays – Layla's Woof

July Pet Holidays and Observances

Posted on June 30, 2024 by admin — 2 Comments ↓

July 2024 Pet Holidays and Observances

WOW June has gone, and July has arrived. That means a new list of pet holidays and observances, Layla’s legacy will carry on speaking out and celebrating every month.

Please remember this is firework month also so make sure your pets are safe, microchipped and tags are all up to date.

Month

Dog House Repair Month.
National Lost Pet Prevention Month™. You can see how to keep your pet safe on our blog.
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. Please make sure they have enough water all the time.

Week

3rd Week in July: National Feed a Rescue Pet Week:Instead of buying fireworks buy food for the Shelters.

One-Day

July 1: ID Your Pet Day. – very important
July 4:Independence Day. I call this the nightmare day for all animals as the fireworks terrify them.
July 10: National Kitten Day. To avoid over population please spay or neuter your cats.
July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day.
July 14: Dog on a Lead Day. Please keep your pets on a leash when walking them.
July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day. Be prepared with an emergency plan and bag in case of a fire.
July 15: Feline Leukemia Day.
July 21: National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day.If you are crafty this is a great way to make toys for your shelter pets so that they can have fun while stuck in cages.
July 21: No Pet Store Puppies Day. This day is important as it is a day to boycott all stores that sell puppies from Puppy Mills.
July 31: National Mutt Day. This day is also celebrated in December but we can never speak out enough for Mutts.

Have a safe July everyone, make memories, enjoy your moments with your pets plus most important please keep them safe.

With a woof and love

From Layla’s Mom

June Pet Holidays and Observance

Posted on June 1, 2024 by admin — 2 Comments ↓

Month

Adopt-a-Cat Month®. From the American Humane Society
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month.From all shelters
National Foster a Pet Month. Fostering saves lives and less pets would be euthanized
National Pet Preparedness Month.
National Microchipping Month. Be prepared for the 4^th of July and make sure all information is correct
Social PETworking Month. Sharing on social media saves lives

Week

June 2-8: Pet Appreciation Week. First week in June.
June 2-8: National Dog Bite Awareness Week.First week in June.
3rd Week in June: Animal Rights Awareness Week.
June 17-21: Take Your Pet to Work Week

Day

June 8: Best Friends Day.
June 8: Missing Mutts Awareness Day (always the second Saturday in June)
June 11: World Pet Memorial Day. Second Tuesday in June.
June 12: Peruvian Hairless Dog Day.The nation of Peru celebrates the “perro peruano sin pelo” with their own special day.
June 15: National Dog Dad Day. Held the Saturday before Father’s Day, this day celebrates all the dog dads and their special bond with their dogs.
June 17: Take Your Cat to Work Day®.
June 18: National Internet Cat Day.
June 18: Veterinary Appreciation Day
June 19: National Garfield the Cat Day.
June 19: National Pets in Film Day.
June 20: Ugliest Dog Day.Although every dog is a beauty in the eyes of their special person, The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma, California is a longstanding competition. Always held on June 20.
June 21: NationalDog Party Day.
June 21: Take Your Dog to Work Day®.
June 22: National Pet Choking Prevention Day.
June 24: Cat World Domination Day.
June 29: World Day Against Pet Abandonment.Founded in 2019 by two French rescue groups, this day coincides with the start of summer holidays, a time many pets are abandoned. Always the last Saturday in June.

Have a wonderful June everyone, stay safe and for those celebrating HAPPY PRIDE

Layla’s Mom and Layla in Heaven

May 2024 Pet Awareness and Holidays

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May has arrived and that means a new list of awareness and pet holidays, Happy Spring Everyone

Month

Chip Your Pet Month.
National Pet Month. (US)
National Service Animal Eye Exam.
Pet Sitter Safety Month.
Responsible Animal Guardian Month.

Week

May 5-11: American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week.
May 5-11: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week.
May 5-11:National Pet Week.
May 5-11: Puppy Mill Action Week.

One Day

May 1: InternationalDay of the Podenco. Like February’s World Galgo Day, this awareness day draws attention to the cruel fate that thousands of Podenco face in Spain after hunting season.
May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day.
May 5: Mayday for Mutts.
May 8, 2024: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day.T
May 10: German Shepherd Day.
May 11: National Dog Mom’s Day.
May 14: Pick Up the Poo Day.(UK)
May 15: Do Lunch With Your Dog Day.
May 20: National Rescue Dog Day.
May 29: National Dog Friendly Day. (UK

Have a wonderful safe May

With woof and love from Layla

April Holidays and Observances

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April has arrived and with-it new holidays and observances.

Month

National Heartworm Awareness Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Canine Fitness Month
National Adopt a Greyhound Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
National Frog Month

Weeks

April 1–7 | International Pooper Scooper Week
April 1–7 | National Public Health Week
April 7–13 | National Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 14–20 | Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (second full week in April)
April 15–21 | Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week (third week in April)
April 17–23 | National Pet ID Week
April 23–29 | National Scoop the Poop Week

Days

April 2 | National Ferret Day
April 4 | World Stray Animal Day
April 4 | World Rat Day
April 6 | National Siamese Cat Day
April 7 | National Pet Health Insurance Day
April 7 | World Health Day
April 8 | National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
April 10 | National Hug Your Dog Day
April 10 | National Siblings Day
April 11 | National Pet Day
April 11 | Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
April 12 | World Hamster Day
April 18 | Pet Owners Day
April 19 | National Cat Lady Day
April 19 | Dog Parent Appreciation Day
April 22 | Earth Day
April 22 | Pet CPR Day
April 22 Passover begins
April 23 | National Lost Dog Awareness Day
April 24 | International Guide Dog Day (last Wednesday in April)
April 26 | National Kids and Pets Day
April 27 | National Little Pampered Dog Day
April 27 Dogfest 2024 in San Francisco and we will be there
April 27 | World Veterinary Day
April 28 | National Pet Parents Day
April 28 | International Search and Rescue Dog Day
April 30 | Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30 | National Therapy Animal Day
April 30 | National Tabby Day

Happy April Everyone and if you are in our neighborhood on April 27, we will have a booth at DogFest 2024 which is lots of fun

With a woof and love from Layla

March has arrived – Pet Holidays

Posted on March 2, 2024 by admin — 3 Comments ↓

Good Morning Everyone,

March has arrived and here is our monthly March Holidays and Observance for our pets.

March Pet Holidays and Observances

Month-Long Observances

Poison Prevention Awareness Month.

Week-Long Holidays

March 3-9: Professional Pet Sitters Week.
March 14-21: Pet Theft Awareness Week (UK).
March 17-23: National Animal Poison Prevention Week:
March 17-23: Tick Bite Prevention Week.

One-Day Holidays

March 2: International Rescue Cat Day.
March 3: International Tripawd Day honoring three-legged pets and the people who care for them.
March 3: What if Cats & Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day.
March 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day(UK).
March 15: National Catio Day.
March 17: Saint Gertrude of Nivelles Day— patron saint of cats.
March 20: Dogs in Yellow Day.This awareness day shines the light on anxious and reactive dogs, often identified with bright yellow leashes, harnesses and collars.
March 23. Cuddly Kitten Day.
March 26: Purple Day, K9 and Cat Epilepsy Day
March 28: Respect Your Cat Day.
March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day.This is a good reminder for all of us to take our dogs to a park for fun.

Be safe everyone and have a wonderful Month

With a woof and love from Layla

February 2024 Pet Holidays and Observances

Posted on February 1, 2024 by admin — 2 Comments ↓

February Pets Holidays and Observances

Rolling in my new stroller I got for my birthday

Month

Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
National Pet Dental Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Dog Training Education Month
National Cat Health Month
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
Humpback Whale Awareness Month
International Hoof Care Month
National Bird Feeding Month
National Wild Bird-Feeding Month
Responsible Animal Guardian Month
Responsible Pet Owner Month

Week

February 7-14: Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week

February 11-17: Home for Birds Week

February 18-24: National Justice for Animals Week

February 18 – 24: Bird Health Awareness Week

Day

February 2: Layla’s 18^th birthday party

February 2: National Hedgehog Day; Groundhog Day

February 3: Doggy Date Night

February 3: Feed the Birds Day

February 5: Western Monarch Day

February 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day

February14: Valentine’s Day

February 17: World Pangolin Day

February 17: World Whale Day

February 20: Love Your Pet Day

February 22: Walking the Dog Day

February 22: National Wildlife Day

February 23: National Dog Biscuit Day

February 27: World Spay Day

Wishing everyone a Happy Valentines Day with woof and love from Layla

January 2024 Pet Holidays and Observances

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Welcome 2024, let the pet holidays and observances begin as we all need to remember them so our pets do not feel left out.

Month

National Train your Dog Month
Unchain a Dog Month.
Walk Your Dog Month.
Adopt a Rescue Bird Month

Day

2: National Pet Travel Safety Day.
2: Happy Mew Year for Cats Day.
5: National Bird Day
10: Save the Eagles Day
14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day.
18: Winnie the Pooh Day
19: National Conservation Dog Day.
20: Penguin Awareness Day
21: Squirrel Appreciation Day
22: National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day.
24: Change a Pet’s Life Day.
24: Peanut Butter Day.
29: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary.
29: Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day.

May 2024 be a healthy happy safe peaceful New Year for Everyone

Woof with love from Layla

December Pet Holidays and Observances

Posted on December 3, 2023 by admin — Leave a reply

December has arrived that means hoodie time

December has arrived and with it all the holidays we celebrate so please stay warm and cozy as the cold weather has arrived also, brrrrr

Month

National Cat Lover’s Month.

One Day

Dec. 1: National Twin With Your Dog Day.
Dec. 2: National Mutt Day.
Dec. 7: Hanukkah Starts
Dec. 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine.
Dec. 10: International Animal Rights Day.
Dec. 11: Holiday Food Drive for the Needy Animals Day.
Dec. 15: National Cat Herders Day.
Dec. 15: Hanukkah Ends
Dec. 25: Christmas Day
Dec. 26: Boxing Day

Wishing all our friends Happy Hanukkah חַג חֲנוּכָּה שַׂמֵחַ and a Merry Christmas

Love Layla

November Pet Holidays and Observances

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November Pet Holidays and Observances

Month

Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Senior Pet Month
NationalPet Cancer Awareness Month.
Epilepsy Awareness Month

Week

3-9: National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
10-16: Human Animal Appreciation Week

Day

Nov 1: National Cook for Your Dog Day
1: International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
Nov 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
12: World Animal Enrichment Day
15: National Shop with your dog Day
16: National Slobber Appreciation Day
17: National Black Cat Day
17: National take a hike day
18: National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research and Education Day.
19: National get a pal for your pet day
23: Wolfnoot Celebrating the spirit of the Woolf, originates in New Zealand
23: Thankful for my dog day
30: World Pet Day

And we must not forget Thanksgiving, have a great month everyone

With a Woof and love from

Layla

October Pet Holidays and Observances

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Fall has arrived, the weather is cooling down but that does not mean we do not celebrate our pets. October is important to me as it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Pets are victims too. We must not forget them.

Month

Adopt a Dog Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Black Cat Awareness Month
National Pet CBD Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Pit Bull Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
National Domestic Violence Month – Pets are victims also

Week

National Walk Your Dog Week – October 1-7 (First Week of October)
National Wolf Awareness Week.- October 15 – 21

Days

National Black Dog Day – October 1
National Fire Pup Day – October 1
National Walk Your Dog Day – October 1
Canine Companion Day – October 2
Feast of St Francis of Assisi – October 4
World Pet’s Day – October 4
Kindness to Animal Day – October 4
Catober 9th October 9th – Universal birthday to all shelter cats that birthdays are unknown
World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day – October 10
Vet Nurse Day – October 13
National Pug Day – October 15
Global Cat Day – October 16
National Feral Cat Day – October 16
National Pets for Veterans Day – October 21
National Pit Bull Awareness Day – Octobber 22
National Make A Dogs Day
National Black Cat Day (U.K) – October 27
National Fetch Day – October 28
National Cat Day – October 29
National Treat Your Pet Day – October 30

Have a wonderful October everyone,

Love Layla