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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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Created by the United State's largest no-kill shelter, North Shore Animal League, Dogust is the universal birthday for all shelter animals. Annually on August 1.
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National Catfish Month occurs in August each year and is backed by the US Catfish Institute. Farm-raised catfish have come a long way from their bottom-feeding ancestors. Catfish available today, (fresh...
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There are two groups of people claiming Rawgust: Vegans and their opposites, raw food proponents for pets (i.e. real meat). In this case, the vegans are SOL. This event was created by natural food for pet...
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International Assistance Dog Week (IADW) recognizes he devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations. The goals of IADW are to: Recognize and hon...
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National Oyster Day is one of a few dozen food holidays created by the Party Excuses Network as a reason to party. Oysters have been a favorite food of luxury since Greek and Roman times, and are rumor...
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Digital only 2020 due to COVID-19. The Royal Queensland Show or The Ekka is celebrated over several days each August. Officially known as the Royal Queensland Show, this celebration is the largest cultu...
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First run in 2002, International Cat Day (aka World Cat Day) seeks to raise awareness about the importance of cats as companions, their needs and their care.
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The actual origins of this event are unclear. However, national retailer Pet Food Direct, (now Chewy) has taken up the mantel in promoting this day and offers the following suggestions for National Spoil...
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According to the IUCN lion populations have declined 43% in the last 21 years (1993 - 2004), with less than 20,000 remaining. World Lion Day is the first global campaign to celebrate the importance of th...
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Nag Panchami is the Hindu holiday dedicated to snakes (nag) and observed throughout India. It is celebrated on the fifth day of bright half of Lunar month of Shravan (Sawan) and falls sometime in July o...
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Lizards are members of the reptile family with more than 6,000 species worldwide. The largest is the Komodo Dragon, and with the exception of the bearded lizard and Gila monster, these essential creatures...
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Saint Roch (Rocco) was died on August 16, 1327 under the Julian calendar, who is known as the Patron Saint of Dogs. This is his feast day in the Catholic Calendar. Catholics have many feast days. It was...
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Due to superstition, black cats often have a hard time getting adopted. Islamic and Christian faiths (50% of the world's population) historically attribute black cats to witchcraft and evil. Of course it...
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International Orangutan Day falls on the third Sunday of August. This event promotes the conservation and awareness of orangutans.