October is here, and with it comes a month-long celebration of all things creepy, crawly, and scary. Decorations abound in yards, windows, and workplaces. Among all the embellishments, don’t forget to find/make the most unique pet-tacular costume for your best furry friend and join in the festivities. Halloween rules but don’t forget that October is loaded with amazing pet holidays. Adorn your pet’s lovable costume and prepare for tricks, treats, and tons of pet-tastic fun!
Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- National Pitbull Awareness Month
- National Women’s Small Business Month
- October 1-7: National Walk Your Dog Week (observed the first week of October)
- October 3-9: Animal Welfare Week (observed the first whole week of October)
- October 13-19: National Veterinary Technician Week
Daily Pet Holidays
- October 1: National Fire Pup Day
- October 1: National Black Dog Day
- October 4: World Animal Day
- October 9: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- October 17: Get To Know Your Customers Day
- October 21: National Pets for Veterans Day
- October 21: National Reptile Awareness Day
- October 21: National Fetch Day (observed the third Saturday of October)
- October 27: National Black Cat Day
- October 28: National Pitbull Awareness Day
- October 29: National Cat Day
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