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SUMMARY:National Pet Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day\, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption. \n\n\n \n#NationalPetDay\nSometimes their human companions aren’t well.  Making sure their forever furry friends are receiving the best of care will help relieve stress and worry. \nNational Pet Day is an excellent time to do a few checks for your pets. \n\nGo through your furever family member’s toys. Throw away any items that are no longer safe.\nMaintain your pet-friendly home. Keep cords and toxins secure from your four-legged friends. This includes phone chargers.\nVerify when vaccinations are due and schedule an appointment to update if they are due.\nCheck collars to ensure tags are secure and numbers are current. We sometimes forget to update this information when we move or change numbers.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PET DAY\n\nTake supplies to those pets in shelters.\nHelp a friend with pets who is recovering from an illness.\nAdopt a pet.\nGive your pets extra love with a bath and rub down.\nUse #NationalPetDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Puppy Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed each year on March 23rd\, National Puppy Day celebrates the unconditional love and affection puppies bring to our lives. Their cuddles and wiggles make us smile and without a doubt\, there are squeals of delight when there are puppies around! \n\n\n \n#NationalPuppyDay\nThe day also brings awareness to the need for care of and homes for orphaned pups as well as to educate people about the horrors of puppy mills across the country. Puppies are a big responsibility. Be sure to consider everything involved and adopt from a shelter. The puppies there need love and a home just as much as any other and they grow into loyal pets\, too! \nAccording to the ASPCA\, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. Some of these dogs come with litters of puppies. If you’re seeking a puppy to start your furry family\, check the shelters first. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter\, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PUPPY DAY\n\nUse #NationalPuppyDay and post photos of your puppy on social media.\nGo to the dog park and let your puppy play.\nPick up a special treat for your puppy.\nGo for a walk with your young friend.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Pets
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SUMMARY:National K9 Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:March 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day and the dedicated K9 units who’ve served since World War II. \nSTN Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Inspired in 2023\n#NationalK9VeteransDay\nA lot of things changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. We rationed oil\, leather\, and rubber. The military draft men into service. Women rolled up their sleeves and built war supplies. \nAnd dogs were called to duty. During the first world war\, the United States took notice of the European use of canines as sentries\, message carriers\, and several other functions. \nA private citizen\, Mrs. Alene Erlanger initiated a program called Dogs for Defense. Along with the American Kennel Club and a handful of breeders\, the group aimed to train the dogs for military use. \nBy November of 1942\, the military prepared the first Dogs for Defense for duty in North Africa. While they were gun shy at first\, they proved to be well trained. \nAs the war progressed\, Dogs for Defense was unable to keep up with the demand\, and the Remount Branch\, Service Installations Divisions took over the training of the dogs. \nOver the years\, the military\, police\, and rescue have developed a variety of training methods for K9 units. Their training is tailored to meet the demands of the job\, and each animal and handler carries out his or her duties to the fullest. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY\n\nRecognize a K9 veteran.\nLearn more about their service\, history\, and training.\nAttend a ceremony honoring the working dogs in military units and working dogs across the country.\nUse #NationalK9VeteransDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Military,Pets
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SUMMARY:World Spay Day
DESCRIPTION:World Spay Day annually aims to decrease stray pet populations by increasing awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering programs. Around the world\, a variety of effective programs reduce stray populations. These programs target both strays in neighborhoods and in shelters. \n\n\n \n#WorldSpayDay\nThrough education\, spay and neuter programs in shelters raise awareness prior to the adoption of cats and dogs. In neighborhood programs\, spay and neuter programs effectively reduce stray populations over the long term with the help of the community. These types of programs are especially effective where feral cat populations exist. Since feral cats cannot be domesticated\, spaying and neutering in the communities where they live to offer the most humane way to reduce the population. \nOther programs may be offered through veterinarian clinics and communities\, too. The observance offers an opportunity for programs to highlight the benefits of spaying and neutering and increase support for their individual programs. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WORLD SPAY DAY\n\nSupport a spay and neuter program in your area.\nHost a fundraiser or approach your community leaders to create a program in your town.\nLearn more about the importance of spaying and neutering.\nAsk your veterinarian questions or volunteer at your local shelter.\nUse #SpayDayUSA to post on social media.\n\nWORLD SPAY DAY HISTORY\nDoris Day Animal League founded Spay Day USA in 1994 to bring attention to the pet overpopulation problem in the United States and encourage animal population control by neutering pets. The movement later spread globally and is now known as World Spay Day. \nSource Link 
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SUMMARY:National Love Your Pet Day
DESCRIPTION:On February 20th\, pet lovers everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day. This holiday focuses on giving extra attention to our pets. The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives. \n\n\n \n#NationalLoveYourPetDay\nDid you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? While there are more cats than dogs in the United States\, more households have dogs than cats\, but not by much. Pets are not limited to the canine and feline categories.  There are quite a few who prefer the companionship of birds\, reptiles\, fish\, or rats. Whoever your pet companion is\, we are sure you will enjoy spending a little extra time with them on National Love Your Pet Day and reap the benefits\, as well such as stress relief and lower blood pressure. So on February 20th (and every day) show your appreciation to your pets! \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY\n\nBring your pet a special treat.\nTake your pet for an extra-long walk.\nGive them your undivided attention.\nCheck that their vaccines are up to date.\nWatch a pet video with them full of cats\, dogs\, and other critters.\nGive them a few extra strokes with the brush while grooming.\nPractice their favorite commands – sit\, shake\, rollover.\nPlay their favorite game or bring out their best toy.\nInspect their toys to make sure they’re in good shape. Throw out any broken toys.\nWash their bedding\, even if it’s not their laundry day. Let them fluff it up just the way they like it.\nWhatever you decide to do\, spoil and appreciate your pets! Use #NationalLoveYourPetDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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