National Pet Day 2024: Here is everything you need to know

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Apr 11, 2024, 10:14 AM IST

Every year on April 11th, we celebrate National Pet Day. This day is dedicated to the pets we call "furry friends." 
 

Pets are special parts of our families, and they give us so much love and support. This day, known as National Pet Day, is significant because it recognizes the enormous love and support that our beloved dogs bring as valued members of our families. 

National Pet Day is now recognized around the world, bringing together pet lovers from all aroundthe world to promote adoption and raise awareness about appropriate care for pets.

Theme of the day:
The theme for National Pet Day 2024, which takes place on April 11th every year, is "Don't Shop! Adopt!" The theme encourages potential pet owners to avoid breeders and pet stores in favor of adopting animals waiting for homes at shelters across the country.

History of the day:
National Pet Day was launched in 2006 by Colleen Paige. She was an animal welfare champion who dedicated her career to improving the well-being of pets through rescue and adoption. 

Paige originally intended to celebrate the joy that pets can offer to our lives, but she also wanted to raise awareness about the problem of pets staying in shelters and the necessity for adoptions.

Pet lovers all over the world are celebrating National Pet Day today. It is a day to honor the pets who live in our homes while also raising awareness about the necessity of animal adoption and care.

Significance of the day:
The purpose of National Pet Day is to spread awareness about the situation of animals in shelters and the value of adoption. It is also a day to appreciate the joy that pets bring into our lives and to express our gratitude.

The day offers an opportunity to contribute to the protection of pets. This day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of preserving animals from poor living conditions. While it was once solely observed in the United States, it is now gaining popularity in other countries.

As many countries and people throughout the world celebrate National Pet Day today, let us not forget about the animals who do not have a home and struggle every day to survive.
 

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