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From fashion shows to dog walks to adoption events, your participation helps us build a community in support of our animals in need. For the many events we coordinate throughout the year, be sure to follow us on our social platforms.
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Fashion & FURiends
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Paws in the Park
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Picture Your Pet with Santa
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Festivals and Fundraisers
- Roadside Clean Up
- Oldham County Day
- Woofstock and Butterfly Day
- Give for Good Louisville
- Halloween Yappy Hour & Dog Costume Contest- Main St. Bourbon & Ale House, LaGrange TBA
- Boo Dell at Yew Dell, Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
- Howl-O-Ween Search and Rescue, Oldham Fair Grounds, LaGrange
Recurring Events
• Yappy Hour- Last Wednesday of the month starting in July 2019
• Adoption Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
• Adoption Wednesdays 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
2020 Pet Holidays & Observances
January
National Walk Your Dog Month
National Train Your Dog Month
• January 5th: National Bird Day
• January 21st: Squirrel Appreciation Day
• January 22nd: National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
• January 24th: Change a Pet’s Life Day
National Walk Your Dog Month
National Train Your Dog Month
• January 5th: National Bird Day
• January 21st: Squirrel Appreciation Day
• January 22nd: National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
• January 24th: Change a Pet’s Life Day
February
National Pet Dental Health Month
Dog Training Education Month
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
• February 14th: Pet Theft Awareness Day
• February 20th: Love Your Pet Day
• February 22nd: Walking the Dog Day
• February 26th: World Spay Day
National Pet Dental Health Month
Dog Training Education Month
Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
• February 14th: Pet Theft Awareness Day
• February 20th: Love Your Pet Day
• February 22nd: Walking the Dog Day
• February 26th: World Spay Day
March
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
• March 1st: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day; National Pig Day
• March 3rd through 9th: Professional Pet Sitter’s Week
• March 14th: Save a Spider Day
• March 23rd: National Puppy Day
• March 28th: Respect Your Cat Day
• March 30th: Take a Walk in the Park Day
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
• March 1st: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day; National Pig Day
• March 3rd through 9th: Professional Pet Sitter’s Week
• March 14th: Save a Spider Day
• March 23rd: National Puppy Day
• March 28th: Respect Your Cat Day
• March 30th: Take a Walk in the Park Day
April
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
• April 1st through 7th: International Pooper Scooper Week
• April 2nd: National Ferret Day
• April 4th: World Rat Day
• April 7th through 13th: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
• April 10th: National Hug Your Dog Day; ASPCA Day
• April 11th: National Pet Day
• April 22nd: Earth Day
• April 23rd: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
• April 28th: National Pet Parent’s Day
• April 30th: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
National Heartworm Awareness Month
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
• April 1st through 7th: International Pooper Scooper Week
• April 2nd: National Ferret Day
• April 4th: World Rat Day
• April 7th through 13th: National Dog Bite Prevention Week
• April 10th: National Hug Your Dog Day; ASPCA Day
• April 11th: National Pet Day
• April 22nd: Earth Day
• April 23rd: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
• April 28th: National Pet Parent’s Day
• April 30th: National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
May
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Pet Month
International Respect for Chickens Month
• May 3rd: National Specially-abled Pets Day
• May 5th: Mayday for Mutts
• May 5th through 11th: Be Kind to Animals Week
• May 11th: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
• May 14th: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
• May 23rd: World Turtle Day
• May 30th: International Hug Your Cat Day
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Pet Month
International Respect for Chickens Month
• May 3rd: National Specially-abled Pets Day
• May 5th: Mayday for Mutts
• May 5th through 11th: Be Kind to Animals Week
• May 11th: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
• May 14th: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
• May 23rd: World Turtle Day
• May 30th: International Hug Your Cat Day
June
Adopt a Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
• June 8th: National Best Friends Day
• June 11th: World Pet Memorial Day
• June 16th through 22nd: Take Your Pet To Work Week®
• June 17th: Take Your Cat To Work Day™
• June 21st: Take Your Dog To Work Day®
• June 24th: Cat World Domination Day
Adopt a Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
• June 8th: National Best Friends Day
• June 11th: World Pet Memorial Day
• June 16th through 22nd: Take Your Pet To Work Week®
• June 17th: Take Your Cat To Work Day™
• June 21st: Take Your Dog To Work Day®
• June 24th: Cat World Domination Day
July
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
• July 15th: I Love Horses Day
• July 16th: World Snake Day
• July 17th: National Hot Dog Day
• July 21st: No Pet Store Puppies Day
• July 30th: International Day of Friendship
• July 31st: National Mutt Day
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
• July 15th: I Love Horses Day
• July 16th: World Snake Day
• July 17th: National Hot Dog Day
• July 21st: No Pet Store Puppies Day
• July 30th: International Day of Friendship
• July 31st: National Mutt Day
August
National Immunization Awareness Month
• August 1st: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
• August 5th: Work Like a Dog Day
• August 8th: International Cat Day
• August 10th: Spoil Your Dog Day
• August 17th: National Black Cat Appreciation Day; International Homeless Animals Day
• August 26th: National Dog Day
• August 28th: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
National Immunization Awareness Month
• August 1st: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
• August 5th: Work Like a Dog Day
• August 8th: International Cat Day
• August 10th: Spoil Your Dog Day
• August 17th: National Black Cat Appreciation Day; International Homeless Animals Day
• August 26th: National Dog Day
• August 28th: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
September
Pet Sitter Education Month
National Pet Memorial Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Happy Healthy Cat Month
• September 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
• September 8th: National Hug Your Hound Day
• September 15th through 21st: Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week
• September 28th: World Rabies Day
Pet Sitter Education Month
National Pet Memorial Month
Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Happy Healthy Cat Month
• September 1st: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
• September 8th: National Hug Your Hound Day
• September 15th through 21st: Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week
• September 28th: World Rabies Day
October
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
• October 4th: World Animal Day
• October 1st through 7th: National Walk Your Dog Week
• October 16th: National Feral Cat Day
• October 26th: National Pitbull Awareness Day
• October 27th: National Black Cat Day
Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
• October 4th: World Animal Day
• October 1st through 7th: National Walk Your Dog Week
• October 16th: National Feral Cat Day
• October 26th: National Pitbull Awareness Day
• October 27th: National Black Cat Day
November
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Senior Pet Month
• November 1st: National Cook for Your Pets Day
• November 3rd through 9th: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
• November 7th: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
• November 12th: Fancy Rat and Mouse Day
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Senior Pet Month
• November 1st: National Cook for Your Pets Day
• November 3rd through 9th: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
• November 7th: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
• November 12th: Fancy Rat and Mouse Day
December
Cat Lover’s Month
• December 2nd: National Mutt Day
• December 13th: National Day of the Horse
• December 15th: Cat Herder’s Day
Cat Lover’s Month
• December 2nd: National Mutt Day
• December 13th: National Day of the Horse
• December 15th: Cat Herder’s Day
