Scroll to explore events active on this date.
A toddler playing in the fountain at a park in Santa Fe, New Mexico—Photo LD Lewis. In August, we live through the Dog Days of Summer. It's hot and often humid, and those ...
Can you hear that sigh of relief from parents worldwide? Yes! September marks the return of students to school, a global phenomenon. Preparations for the ACT and SATs begin earnestly for ...
October is the busiest month for events, with 5% more happening than in May, the second most eventful month. Sailing enthusiasts will be glued to the finals of this year's Am...
A LOOK AT ANIMAL WELFARE WEEK AND WORLD ANIMAL DAY
Every October, animal lovers worldwide celebrate and advocate for better treatment of all creatures during Animal Welfare Week, which coincides with World Animal Day on October 4. These events offer a unified platform for raising awareness and addressing issues affecting animals globally.
World Animal Day was established in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmermann, who organized the first event in Berlin. Initially held on March 24, it was moved to October 4 in 1929 to coincide with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, to gain broader appeal. This date has since been a focal point for animal advocacy worldwide. Animal Welfare Week evolved as an extension of this day, providing a more extended period to engage the public and promote animal welfare causes.
These observances are championed by various animal rights groups and welfare organizations globally. World Animal Day, in particular, is facilitated by a UK-based charity that supports the animal welfare movement. The week-long event sees participation from local communities, educational institutions, and even governments uniting under the common cause of animal welfare.
People participate in various ways during Animal Welfare Week and World Animal Day. Activities range from educational workshops to animal welfare campaigns, fundraising events, and community clean-ups to promote habitats for wildlife. Social media also plays a crucial role, with advocates using it to spread messages, share resources, and mobilize support through hashtags and online campaigns.
World Animal Welfare Week is significant because it not only highlights critical issues such as animal cruelty, habitat destruction, and the illegal wildlife trade, but also plays a crucial role in fostering legislative actions. By bringing these matters to the forefront, Animal Welfare Week and World Animal Day educate the public and create a global network of support for animal rights. Ultimately, these observances remind us of the importance of coexistence and humans' role in protecting every species on the planet.
Together, Animal Welfare Week and World Animal Day strengthen the voice for animals, urging a compassionate approach towards all living beings.
Currently, this event does not have supporting documents.
Currently, this event does not have supporting images.
By using this site. You are agreeing to use of cookies. Learn more in our Privacy Policy
LEGAL: Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear attribution is given to Jubilee LLC and LEEPCalendar.com, with appropriate and specific direction to the original content (Page URL). Additional documents, embedded videos and additional image rights retained by their creators and are provided to increase understanding of the event or topic.
Jubilee LLC reserves the right to accept or reject inclusion of events in this calendar. The appearance of an event in LEEP Calendar does not imply endorsement of the event, nor the organization championing the event by Jubilee LLC, its stakeholders, customers or subsidiaries. All dates, contact information, URLs, addresses, and information relating to any event, promotion or holiday are subject to change without notice and should be treated as estimated. Jubilee LLC, our stakeholders, customers and subsidiaries cannot warrant accuracy. Users of this application are solely responsible for verifying actual event date with organizers and additional sources prior to committing resources, financial, human or otherwise.