Did someone say Doggie Dash?
Hang on tight, pet pals, because September is here and it’s time to kick-start a month filled to the brim with furry festivities! Get ready to mark your calendars because this month is jam-packed with pet holidays. We’re talking about everything from National Service Dog month, where we honor our loyal, hardworking service pups, to raise awareness for our deaf dogs who navigate the world with an extra dose of fortitude.
But wait, there’s more! September is a treasure trove of special days dedicated solely to celebrating our beloved pets. We’ve got National Pet Bird Day, where feathers will fly and chirps will fill the air, and let’s not forget about Hug Your Hound Day, the paw-fect excuse to smother our canine companions with extra cuddles and love.
So go ahead and prep the treats and start plotting how you’ll make each pet holiday in September the most memorable one yet. We’ve got you covered with our handy list below to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the pet-centric fun. Let’s make this September a spectacular ode to our furry friends and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Month & Week-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations
- Happy Healthy Cat Month
- National Pet Insurance Month
- Pet-Sitter Education Month
- Animal Pain Awareness Month
- National Service Dog Month
- National Pet Memorial Month
- September 15-21: Adopt a Less-Adoptable-Pet Week (observed the third week in September)
- September 22-28: National Dog Week (observed the whole last week in September)
- September 22-28: National Deaf Pet Awareness Week (observed the whole last week in September)
Daily Pet Holidays
September 28: World Rabies Day
September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
September 8: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day
September 8: National Pet Memorial Day (observed the second Sunday in September)
September 8: National Hug Your Hound Day (observed the second Sunday in September)
September 13: Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day
September 17: National Pet Bird Day
September 21: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (observed the third Saturday in September)
September 21: Puppy Mill Awareness Day (observed the third Saturday in September)
September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
September 26: Remember Me Thursday (brings attention to the millions of adoptable pets waiting in shelters and those who never got a second chance, observed the fourth Thursday in September)
Mon Valley Paws 