January

January is Adopt a Rescued Bird Month

15 --- National Penguin Awareness Day

21 --- Squirrel Appreciation Day

22 --- National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day

February

February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

20 --- Love Your Pet Day

23 --- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

27 --- National Polar Bear Day

March

March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month

1 --- National Pig Day

20-26 --- National Animal Poison Prevention Week

22 --- International Day of the Seal

April

April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month

3-9 --- National Week of the Oceans

14 --- National Dolphin Day

16 --- World Veterinary Day

May

May is Be Kind to Animals Month

1 --- Save-the-Rhino Day

18-24 --- National Dog Bite Prevention Week

23 --- World Turtle Day

June

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

17-23 --- Take-Your-Pet-to-Work Week

19-25 --- Animal Rights Awareness Week

20 --- National Bald Eagle Day

July

July is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

17-23 --- Cow Appreciation Week

August

August 16 is National Homeless Animal Day

September

September is Senior Pet Care Month

14 --- National Pet Memorial Day

16-22 --- National Farm Animal Week

21-27 --- National Dog Week

27 --- International Rabbit Day

October

October is Adopt a Shelter-Dog Month

16-22 --- Wolf Awareness Week

22 --- Reptile Awareness Day

23 --- National Mole Day

November

November is Adopt a Senior Animal Month

November is Adopt a Turkey Month

6-12 --- National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

December

December 3 --- World Conservation Day

December 13 --- National Day of the Horse