As part of my research for blog content ideas, I came across so many resources that discussed unusual holidays, especially those concerning animals. Here are a few for October!
- National Animal Safety and Protection Month
- National Pet Wellness Month
- ASPCA’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
- American Humane’s Adopt-a-Dog Month
- International Black Cat Awareness Month
- October 1-7: National Walk Your Dog Week
- October 4: World Animal Day
- 1st Full Week of October: Animal Welfare Week (American Veterinary Medical Foundation)
- October 11: National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
- 3rd Full Week of October (15-21 in 2017): National Veterinary Technician Week (National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America)
- October 16: Global Cat Day/National Feral Cat Day
- October 27: Black Cat Day
- October 29: National Cat Day
- October 30: National Black Cat Day (UK)
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