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If it is a living entity with mobility and not human, it falls into the category of animals, insects, birds, fish, and reptiles.
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The Puppy Bowl is Animal Planet's answer to the Super Bowl. Basically it is a football game played by real puppies with kitten cheerleaders and other animal announcers and entertainment. It typically ai...
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Founded in 1877 Westminster Kennel Club held it’s first Dog Show at Gilmore's Garden (now Madison Square Garden) in New York City. Present were 1,201 dogs. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is consider...
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The Audubon Society, Cornell University Lab of Ornithology and Bird Studies Canada sponsor the Great Backyard Bird Count each year in the United States and Canada. Think of it as a bird census, helping to...
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World Pangolin Day falls in the third Saturday of February. This event raises awareness about the importance and plight of the pangolins. Pangolins are declining in their natural habitat, being the most...
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The Georgia State Rodeo, this is one for the bucket list. There is nothing quite like a rodeo and everyone should get an opportunity to experience one in their life, even if it has to be through virtual r...
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Meatfare Sunday is the final day leading up to Lent that Orthodox Christians can eat meat. From this point until Easter, fish may be eaten. Beef, Pork, Lamb, and poultry cannot.
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National Cupcake Day in Canada one of our favorite events in the LEEP Calendar which came about due to the tremendous success of the idea in other countries including Australia, New Zealand and England. H...
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The Chinese Dragon Head Festival occurs on the second day of the second lunar month in the Chinese calendar. It commemorates the dragon legend in which on the second day of the second month in the Chinese...
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World Spay Day falls on the last Tuesday in February. This event highlights spay and neuter programs implemented by animal shelters and rescue organizations so to increase community awareness and support....
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Most of the world was horrified by the picture of the turtle with a plastic straw jammed up its nose. Single use straws continue to add to the abundance of plastic waste the world over. The students of Wh...
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Going into heat is the process in which a female animal becomes fertile and can conceive a litter. Each year tens of thousands of kittens and puppies are born, exploding the population of unwanted pets a...
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Created by Congressional decree in 1994, National Bird Feeding Month occurs each year during the height of winter, when finding food for many birds is difficult. This campaign encourages people to provi...
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Cats need vaccinations every 2-3 years and if you can’t remember the last time your cat saw a vet, National Cat Health Month is a gentle reminder to keep up on your feline’s health. It is also the month p...
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That cuddly kitten, if she is over five months old, could quickly become a litter. Fix by Five Months is a public awareness campaign that encourages new pet parents to get their cats spayed and neutered b...
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This is one of two dog training months, the first is sponsored and in January. This event is also sponsored and in February and covers the US and Canada. A trained dog is both a delight to be around and...
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First held in 2015, National Goat Yoga (yes, this a real thing) takes the monotony out of the traditional yoga routine and brings real goats in for strength training, novelty and companionship. The month...
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Pet Dental Health Month happens each February and is an educational outreach forum to teach pet parents how to care for their pet’s teeth. Dental health problems can lead to serious systemic conditions...
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Rabbits make wonderful pets and they can be trained to use a litter box. They’ll come when called, and some will engage their owners in a daily game of tag! Domestic rabbits are delightful companion anima...
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Spay/Neuter Awareness Month is an international awareness campaign highlighting spay and neuter programs implemented by animal shelters and rescue organizations so to increase community awareness and supp...
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The Maui Whale Festival occurs during the height of the Humpback Whale season in the waters off the Hawaiian Islands. The recovery of the North Pacific humpback whale population has been an enormous suc...