2025 Pet Holidays and Observances Get Ready for a Year of Adventures!

A Year of Adventures awaits. As the clock strikes midnight on December 1st, it’s time to set our sights on a fresh year filled with exciting adventures and meaningful moments with our furry companions. From breathtaking hikes and beach days to cozy cuddle sessions at home, 2025 is brimming with opportunities to spend time with our four-legged friends.

But what’s a great adventure without gear? This year, make every day an adventure with our stylish and safe Urban Dog Collar and Leashes – designed for comfort, durability, and undeniable style. Ready to explore the ultimate 2025 Pet Holiday Calendar and trendy ways to kick off the new year with your pup? Let’s dive in!

Ring in the New Year in Style

January is the start of “Walk Your Pet Month” and “National Train Your Dog Month”, making it the perfect time to commit to new goals for you and your pup. Start the year with a walk around your neighborhood or a trip to the park, sporting our stylish Urban Dog Collar and Leashes. Not only will your dog turn heads, but they’ll also enjoy maximum comfort and support for every step you take together. 

To prepare you for the year ahead, we’ve included a list of pet-related (and a few other interesting) celebrations to make 2025 a year packed with adventures!

January

This month is all about celebrating pets of every shape and size, making it the perfect opportunity to set new goals for the well-being of our furry friends..

Week & Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations

Walk You Pet Month
National Train Your Dog Month

Daily Pet Holidays

• January 1: New Year's Day
  
• January 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day
  
• January 2: Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
  
• January 5: National Bird Day
  
• January 6: National Cuddle Up Day
  
• January 10: Save The Eagles Day
  
• January 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day
  
• January 21: National Hugging Day
  
• January 22: National Answer Your Cat's Question Day
  
• January 24: Change A Pet's Life Day

February

February isn’t just for romance—it’s also a time to celebrate the pets we love! 🐾❤️

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
Pet Dental Health Month
Dog Training Education Month
National Cat Health Month
Responsible Pet Owners Month
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month (AKA Beat the Heat Month)

February 7-14: Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week
February 16-22: National Justice for Animals Week

Daily Pet Holidays

• February 3: National Golden Retriever Day
  
• February 3: Annual Doggie Date Night
  
• February 14: National Pet Theft Awareness Day in the US
  
• February 20: Love Your Pet Day
  
• February 22: Walking The Dog Day
  
• February 23: National Dog Biscuit Day

March

March is here, bringing signs of spring and a whole new lineup of pet celebrations! 

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month

March 2-8: Professional Pet Sitters Week (observed the first whole week of March)
March 16-22: National Animal Poison Prevention Week (observed the entire third week of March)

Daily Pet Holidays

• March 1: Horse Protection Day
  
• March 1: National Pig Day
  
• March 1: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Raise begins 
  
• March 3: World Wildlife Day
  
• March 13: K9 Veterans Day
  
• March 14: UK Dog Theft Awareness Day
  
• March 23: National Puppy Day
  
• March 23: Cuddly Kitten Day
  
• March 28: Respect Your Cat Day
  
• March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day
  

April

April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring plenty of reasons to celebrate our furry friends! 

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
Heartworm Awareness Month
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month
Canine Fitness Month (AKA Active Dog Month)

Active Dog Month
April 1-7: International Pooper Scooper Week
April 1-7: National Raw Feeding Week
April 13-19: Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (observed the second whole week of April)
April 13-19: National Dog Bite Prevention Week (observed the second entire week of April)
April 14-20: National Pet ID Week
April 21-27: Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week
April 23-29: National Scoop the Poop Week

Daily Pet Holidays

• April 4: World Stray Animals Day
• April 4: World Rat Day
• April 6: National Siamese Cat Day
• April 8: National Dog Fighting Awareness Day
• April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day
• April 11: National Pet Day
• April 11: Dog Therapy Appreciation Day
• April 18: Pet Owners Day
• April 19: National Cat Lady Day
• April 21: Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
• April 23: National Lost Dog Awareness Day
• April 24: World Day for Laboratory Animals
• April 30: International Guide Dog Day 
• April 25: Hairball Awareness Day 
• April 27: Free Feral Cat Spay Day
• April 27: National Little Pampered Dog Day
• April 26: World Veterinary Day
• April 27: National Pet Parents Day
• April 30: Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
• April 30: National Therapy Animal Day
• April 30: National Tabby Day

May

May is all about growth, blooming flowers, and special moments with our pets. 🌸🐾 It’s a month full of celebrations dedicated to their happiness and health, inspiring us to stand up for animals in every way we can!

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations

National Pet Month
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
National Foster Care Month
Chip Your Pet Month
Responsible Animal Guardian Month
May 4-10: Puppy Mill Action Week
May 4-10: National Pet Week
May 4-10: American Humane Be Kind to Animals Week 
May 5-11: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week

Daily Pet Holidays

• May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
• May 3: National Specially-Abled Pets Day
• May 4: Bird Day
• May 5: Cinco de Meow Day
• May 4: Mayday for Mutts 
• May 10: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day 
• May 10: National Dog Mom Day 
• May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
• May 17: World Dog Day
• May 20: National Rescue Dog Day

June

Summer kicks off in June, and what better way to soak up the sunshine than by celebrating the pets who brighten our lives? 

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
National Adopt a Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month
National Microchipping Month
National Foster a Pet Month
June 1-7: Pet Appreciation Week PAW (observed the first whole week of June
June 15-21: Animal Rights Awareness Week (observed the third week of June
June 16-20: Take Your Pet To Work Week®

Daily Pet Holidays

• June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
• June 4: International Corgi Day
• June 8: National Best Friends Day
• June 10: World Pet Memorial Day (observed on the second Tuesday in June)
• June 16: Take Your Cat To Work Day
• June 20: Take Your Dog To Work Day
• June 21: Dog Party Day
• June 24: Cat World Domination Day
• June 28: World Day against the abandonment of domestic animals (held on the last Saturday in June)

July

July is all about fireworks and fun, but it’s also a great time to focus on keeping our pets safe and happy. 

Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
National Pet Hydration Awareness Month
Independent Retailer Month

Daily Pet Holidays

• July 1: National ID Your Pet Day
• July 10: National Kitten Day
• July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
• July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
• July 16: World Snake Day
• July 26: National Dog Photography Day
• July 31: National Mutt Day

August

August brings the summer vibes and plenty of ways to celebrate our beloved pets! 🐾☀️ It’s a month filled with playful energy, heartwarming moments, and time to honor the pets we’ve loved and lost. 

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
Rawgust (celebrates raw feeding for our pets)
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Back-To-School Month
August 3-9: International Assistance Dog Week (observed the first full week in August)

Daily Pet Holidays

• August 1: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
• August 4: Assistance Dog Day
• August 5: Work Like a Dog Day
• August 8: International Cat Day
• August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
• August 10: National Lazy Day
• August 15: National Check the Chip Day
• August 16: Clear the Shelters Day (observed the third Saturday of August)
• August 16: International Homeless Animals' Day (observed on the third Saturday of August)
• 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 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
• August 30: National Holistic Pet Day

September

As the leaves start to change, September invites us to reflect and feel grateful for the amazing pets who fill our lives with love. 

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
Happy Healthy Cat Month
National Pet Insurance Month
Pet-Sitter Education Month
Animal Pain Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
National Pet Memorial Month
September 14-20: Adopt a Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (observed the third week in September)
September 21-27: National Dog Week (observed the whole last week in September)
September 21-27: National Deaf Pet Awareness Week (observed the entire last week in September)

Daily Pet Holidays

• September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
• September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
• September 14: National Pet Memorial Day (observed on the second Sunday in September)
• September 14: National Hug Your Hound Day (observed the second Sunday in September)
• September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
• September 17: National Pet Bird Day
• September 20: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (observed on the third Saturday in September)
• September 20: Puppy Mill Awareness Day (observed on the third Saturday in September)
• September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
• September 25: Remember Me Thursday (brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters and those who never got a second chance, observed the fourth Thursday in September)
• September 28: World Rabies Day

October

October is all about tricks, treats, and celebrating our pets! 🎃🐾 With events like Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and National Pet Wellness Month, it’s the perfect time to show love and care during this spooky season. 

Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
National Pet Wellness Month
National Pitbull Awareness Month
National Women's Small Business Month
October 1-7: National Walk Your Dog Week (observed the first week of October)
October 3-9: Animal Welfare Week (observed the first whole week of October)
October 12-18: National Veterinary Technician Week

Daily Pet Holidays

• October 1: National Fire Pup Day
• October 1: National Black Dog Day
• October 4: World Animal Day
• October 8: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
• October 18: National Fetch Day (observed on the third Saturday of October)
• October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day
• October 21: National Reptile Awareness Day
• October 25: National Pitbull Awareness Day
• October 27: National Black Cat Day
• October 29: National Cat Day

November

Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations

Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Senior Pet Month
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
National Adoption Month
National Diabetes Month
November 2-8: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week (observed the first whole week of November)

Daily Pet Holidays

• November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
• November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
• November 17: Take A Hike Day
• November 22: National Adoption Day (observed the Monday before Thanksgiving)

December

Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations

National Cat Lovers' Month

Daily Pet Holidays

• December 2: National Mutt Day
• December 4: Wildlife Conservation Day
• December 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine
• December 10: International Animal Rights Day
• December 25: Christmas Day
• December 27: Visit the Zoo Day
• December 31: New Year's Eve

As you plan your 2025 adventures, remember that every day is a chance to celebrate your unique bond with your dog. From festive pet holidays to spontaneous outings, make each moment count with the right gear and lots of love. So grab your calendars,mark those pet holidays and let’s make this year unforgettable!