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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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International Polar Bear Day is set aside each year to raise awareness to the plight of the polar bear. Activities of celebration include turning down the heat at schools and offices to ‘live like a polar...
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National Nest Box Week takes place every February 14-21. This is people to put nest boxes in their community to conserve indigenous birds and enhance biodiversity. During this time, people are encouraged...
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November is the Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. Senior pets, those over the age of seven, are often passed over in favor of kittens and puppies. But senior pets have their own special skills. They tend to be...
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Pet Diabetes Month is an international outreach and education forum seeking to provide information about diabetes in pets. Sponsored by Intervet International BV/Merck Animal Health, veterinary clinics du...
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National Manatee Appreciation and Awareness Month falls in November and was first established in 1979 within Florida, prior to being recognized nationally in 1980. National Manatee Appreciation and Awar...
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National Pet Cancer Awareness Month sponsored by the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company was first marked in 2005; the month long awareness campaign focuses on pet cancer, its causes, and its devastating...
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International Cook for Your Pets Day is the day when pet owners indulge their pets with cooked meals instead of feeding them pet food straight from the can. Created by Tennille Tejeda, this event aims to...
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The Melbourne Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race occurring on the first Tuesday of November. Considered as one of the richest races in the world, the race track is 3,200 meters in length and is open to ho...
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First celebrated in 2012, National Bison Day is prompted by Native American Tribes, educators, bison producers and conservationists, whilst being acknowledged by the US Congress. Its purpose is to highl...
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Cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19. National Pet Show in the United Kingdom falls on the first Saturday and Sunday. This event brings pets of all sizes and kinds together. During these days, experts will g...
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International Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is initiated by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and observed in many nations through the Humane Society International. This awareness campai...
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Created by pet parent Terry Simons after his dog Reveille was diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2011, and died in 2012, 53 weeks later. Simons created Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day in 2015 and the non-profit CLE...
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Hug a Bear Day began as a PAWS promotions to highlight endangered species and other animals in need of welfare and protection. Supporters are invited to have a picture taken hugging a teddy bear to suppo...
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Orangutan Awareness Week falls during the second full week of November and focuses attention on orangutans and the rainforest where they live. The highlight of this week is the Orange for Orangutan Day...
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Orange for Orangutans Day raises awareness on the plight of orangutans and the threat to their natural habitat. Everyone is encouraged to wear orange on this day, and people are holding local events such...
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Gopashtami is a Hindu holiday on the day following Ashtami Tithi in the month of Kartik Shuka Paksha. It celebrates Lord Krishna lifting of the Govardhan Parvat (mountain) on this day, an act which save...
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First held in 2013, World Falconry Day focuses on the ancient sport of Falconry. Falcons have been used for centuries to hunt small game including rabbits, mice and pigeons. The sport has been practiced b...
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November 22, 1877 saw the creation of the American Humane Society, an organization dedicated to saving domesticated, farm animals and animals in general from abuse and neglect. The goal of the American Hu...
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The annual Fur-Free Friday protest occurs on the Friday following the Thanksgiving holiday, historically the busiest shopping day of the year. Protesters throughout the world stand in front of shops sel...