Animal days
121 days, in calendar order. Dates are for the next time each one comes around.
January
- Happy Mew Year for Cats DayJan 2
- National Bird DayJan 5
- National Save the Eagles DayJan 10
- National Dress Up Your Pet DayJan 14
- Penguin Awareness DayJan 20
- Squirrel Appreciation DayJan 21
- Answer Your Cat's Questions DayJan 22
February
- National Serpent DayFeb 1
- Groundhog DayFeb 2
- Sled Dog DayFeb 2
- Feed the Birds DayFeb 3
- National Golden Retriever DayFeb 3
- World Hippo DayFeb 15
- National Arabian Horse DayFeb 19
- National Love Your Pet DayFeb 20
- National Walking the Dog DayFeb 22
- National Dog Biscuit DayFeb 23
- International Polar Bear DayFeb 27
March
- National Horse Protection DayMar 1
- National Pig DayMar 1
- National If Pets Had Thumbs DayMar 3
- National K9 Veterans DayMar 13
- National Learn About Butterflies DayMar 14
- Save a Spider DayMar 14
- National Panda DayMar 16
- National Poultry DayMar 19
- Cuddly Kitten DayMar 23
- National Puppy DayMar 23
- Respect Your Cat DayMar 28
April
- National Ferret DayApr 2
- National Siamese Cat DayApr 6
- Draw a Picture of a Bird DayApr 8
- National Zoo Lovers DayApr 8
- National Farm Animals DayApr 10
- National Hug Your Dog DayApr 10
- National Pet DayApr 11
- National Dolphin DayApr 14
- Save the Elephant DayApr 16
- Bat Appreciation DayApr 17
- Pet Owners Independence DayApr 18
- National Bulldogs Are Beautiful DayApr 21
- National Lost Dog Awareness DayApr 23
- National Pet Parents DayApr 25
- World Penguin DayApr 25
- Audubon DayApr 26
- National Help a Horse DayApr 26
- National Kids and Pets DayApr 26
- Marine Mammal Rescue DayApr 27
- National Adopt a Shelter Pet DayApr 30
- National Hairball Awareness DayApr 30
May
- National Frog Jumping DayMay 13
- Bond With Your Dog DayMay 14
- National Sea Monkey DayMay 16
- National Rescue Dog DayMay 20
- World Bee DayMay 20
- Endangered Species DayMay 21
- World Turtle DayMay 23
- National Alligator DayMay 29
June
- National Hug Your Cat DayJun 4
- National Black Bear DayJun 5
- June Bug DayJun 7
- National Great Dane DayJun 12
- World Sea Turtle DayJun 16
- National Dog Dad DayJun 19
- American Eagle DayJun 20
- Take Your Cat to Work DayJun 21
- Pink Flamingo DayJun 23
- Take Your Dog to Work DayJun 25
July
- National Kitten DayJul 10
- All American Pet Photo DayJul 11
- Shark Awareness DayJul 14
- I Love Horses DayJul 15
- Guinea Pig Appreciation DayJul 16
- World Snake DayJul 16
- Take a Monkey to Lunch DayJul 21
- International Tiger DayJul 29
- National Mutt DayJul 31
August
- Assistance Dog DayAug 4
- Work Like a Dog DayAug 5
- International Cat DayAug 8
- National Spoil Your Dog DayAug 10
- World Lion DayAug 10
- World Elephant DayAug 12
- Black Cat Appreciation DayAug 17
- Take Your Cat to the Vet DayAug 22
- National Dog DayAug 26
September
- Ginger Cat Appreciation DaySep 1
- National Wildlife DaySep 4
- National Pet Bird DaySep 17
- Meow Like a Pirate DaySep 19
- Elephant Appreciation DaySep 22
- Bluebird of Happiness DaySep 24
- Goose DaySep 29
October
- National Black Dog DayOct 1
- National Fire Pup DayOct 1
- National Raccoon DayOct 1
- World Animal DayOct 4
- National Badger DayOct 6
- World Octopus DayOct 8
- National Reptile DayOct 21
- National Make a Dog's DayOct 22
- Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano DayOct 23
- National Kangaroo Awareness DayOct 24
- National Mule DayOct 26
- Worldwide Howl at the Moon NightOct 26
- National Black Cat DayOct 27
- National Cat DayOct 29
- National Treat Your Pet DayOct 30
November
- National Cook For Your Pets DayNov 1
- World Jellyfish DayNov 3
- National Chicken Lady DayNov 4
- National Bison DayNov 7
- American Fancy Rat & Mouse DayNov 12
- Steve Irwin DayNov 15
- Turtle Adoption DayNov 27
December
- National Llama DayDec 9
- Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals DayDec 11
- National Day of the HorseDec 13
- Monkey DayDec 14
- Cat Herders DayDec 15
- Visit the Zoo DayDec 27