Month: May 2026

June 2026 Pet Holidays and Observances

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Can you believe we are half way through the year, it is going too fast for me. As I always do below is the list of Pet Holidays and Observances for June.

Stepping into June, Nili

Month

  • Adopt-a-Cat Month
  • Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month.
  • National Foster a Pet Month. .
  • National Pet Preparedness Month
  • National Microchipping Month.
  • Social PETworking Month.

Week

  • June 7-13: Pet Appreciation Week.
  • June 8-14: National Pet Wedding Week.
  • 3rd Week in June: Animal Rights Awareness Week.
  • June 22-26 Take Your Pet to Work Week.

One-Day

  • June 4: Hug Your Cat Day.
  • June 8: Best Friends Day.
  • June 9:  World Pet Memorial Day .
  • June 13: Missing Mutts Awareness Day
  • June 18: National Internet Cat Day.
  • June 18: Veterinary Appreciation Day™.
  • June 19: National Garfield the Cat Day.
  • June 20: National Dog Dad Day.
  • June 20: Ugliest Dog Day.
  • June 21: National Dog Party Day.
  • June 22: Take Your Cat to Work Day®.
  • June 22: National Pet Choking Prevention Day
  • June 24: Cat World Domination Day.
  • June 26: Take Your Dog to Work Day®.
  • June 27: World Day Against Pet Abandonment

Happy June everyone, enjoy the warm weather,

With love from

Nili

 

Memorial Day Weekend

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TGIF !!!! I am so happy it is going to be a long weekend as I need a break, life has been crazy the past two weeks and I am exhausted, Nili full of energy as always.

This weekend is a long weekend and I have no plans, am going with the flow spending time in the park with Nili where she can run, play and of course bark BOL.

Memorial Day is a somber day in my eyes, I cannot understand how people can wish others a Happy Memorial Day, the sales that are on, the BBQ’s and so much more, I feel people are celebrating not respecting those that died during the wars.

I, out of respect do not celebrate in any way but remember those that passed away, and stay at home excluding being outdoors and in the park with Nili of course.

So on this note everyone stay safe, enjoy your long weekend with your families but please also think of what I wrote here.

With woof and love from

Nili

May is National Pet Month

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National Pet Month is observed in May. National Pet Month is a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people’s lives – and vice versa. It is celebrated here in the USA in May and in the UK in April.

This is what keeps me smiling daily

What are the benefits of having a pet, there are endless benefits but I think the most important ones are as follows:

  • They keep us fit
  • They make sure you’re never lonely, especially through hard times and what we have been through the past year
  • They lower our stress levels – I try to stay as less stressed as possible, so Nili does not stress out
  • They can help you make friends, so true as by walking your dog, going to dog parks you are meeting people
  • They can improve your immune system – yes they do as keep us healthy in so many ways.
  • They can stop your children from developing allergies, which is so important plus they teach children compassion and responsibility.
  • They keep you safe
  • They can provide companionship to children with learning difficulties
  • Pets make us happier
  • Pets help us cope with crisis

I have realized this so much from when I was in the Domestic Violence Relationship how much Baby helped me and I was blessed to have her.

Nili has done the same for me especially the past year – without her I am not sure where I would be. Seeing her waggy tail when I come home from an errands, her barking for attention or just being naughty makes me smile and keeps me going through the hard times.

As I am typing this I am realizing how blessed I am to have Nili in my life,  her cuddles in the morning is something money cannot buy.

So our question is what does your pet do for you on a daily basis?

Happy National Pet Month Everyone,

With love from Me and Nili

 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Moms out there, Pet Moms and Kids Moms, you are the best.

Happy Mothers Day Everyone with love from Nili

May 2026 Pet Holidays, Awareness and Observances

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May has arrived, I cannot believe we are nearly half way through the year it is going too fast for this old lady. With May comes new important dates which I am listing below.

It is first of May and freezing in the park, Nili

Month

  • Chip Your Pet Month.
  • National Pet Month
  • National Service Animal Eye Exam.
  • Pet Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Pet Sitter Safety Month.
  • Responsible Animal Guardian Month.

Week

  • May 3-9: American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week
  • May 3-9: National Pet Month.  
  • May 4-9: Puppy Mill Action Week.
  • May 4-10: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week.

Day

  • May 1: International Day of the Podenco.
  • May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day.
  • May 3: Mayday for Mutts.
  • May 4: Layla crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on this day 🙁

  • One of my favorite photos of her

  • May 9: National Dog Mom’s Day.
  • May 10: National Disaster Preparedness Day
  • May 14: Pick Up the Poo Day. (UK)
  • May 14: Bond With Your Dog Day
  • May 15: Do Lunch With Your Dog Day.
  • May 20: National Rescued Dog Day
  • May 29: National Dog Friendly Day. (UK)

Have a wonderful safe month of May with love from Nili