Here are Dog Events in April. Observed All Month Active Dog Month / Canine Fitness Month National Adopt a Greyhound Month National Heartworm Awareness Month National Pet First Aid Month Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Observed for the Week April 1 – 7: International Pooper Scooper Week, (Observed …
Man’s Best Friend We always hear that phrase in connection with our furry friends, but by the way, just for the record, I’m gonna go out on a limb and declare that dogs are Woman’s Best Friends, too. O.K., that’s settled. What does a “best friend” do for you? What can you do with a …
Observed All Month Poison Prevention Awareness Month Women’s History Month Observed for the Week March 6 – 12: Professional Pet Sitters Week (Observed First Full week in March) March 20 – 26: National Poison Prevention Week Special Days March 1: Mardi Gras March 2: Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins March 3: If Pets Had Thumbs Day …
Black History Month: It is a time set out for recognizing the input all over the world of people of African descent.
Origin of the Special Day Did you know that February 23 is National Dog Biscuit Day? Until recently, neither did I! I’ve seen references to National Dog Biscuit Day, International Dog Biscuit Day, National Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, as well as other variations, but, to tell you the truth, it doesn’t seem like anyone actually …
A Day for Lovers Everybody’s thoughts turn to love on February 14 – after all, Valentine’s Day IS the most romantic day of the year! Right? Celebrated annually on February 14, across the United States and in other countries around the world, it is sometimes referred to as St. Valentine’s Day, as well as the …
National Mutt Day occurs on December 2, and National Mixed Breed Awareness Day occurs on July 31. Both of these days invite us to celebrate the blessings in our lives that mixed breed dogs are! National Mutt Day Colleen Paige is the well-known animal welfare and pet expert who created National Mutt Day. Considered …
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National Underdog Day has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with canines! WHAT Is National Underdog Day? Established by Peter Moeller, National Underdog Day occurs on the third Friday in December (December 17 this year) and was first observed in 1976. The term is used to mean that the “underdog” is “the dog that lost the fight.” …
Here are your December 2021 Pet (and People) Awareness Days and Events: Month-Long Events Safe Toys and Gifts Month Week-Long Events November 28 – December 6: Hanukkah December 26 – January 1: Kwanzaa Awareness Days December 2: National Mutt Day (On July 31 this is called National Mixed Dog Breed Day) December 3: National Roof …
Betcha didn’t know that Minnie Mouse appeared in other pictures before hitting it big with Mickey in Steamboat Willie! It All Started in 1928 In 1928, Walt Disney created a human-like mouse character named Minerva Mouse and nicknamed her “Minnie.” The nickname “stuck,” and that’s the name she has made famous. Just as he had …
