August is a month that brings the last full stretch of summer, and with it, a host of pet holidays that focus on the well-being, joy, and special bond we share with our pets. From raising awareness about the importance of pet vaccinations to celebrating the unique quirks of our mixed-breed companions, August offers a variety of ways to honor and care for the animals in our lives. Let’s explore the pet holidays that make August a time of celebration, care, and love for our cherished pets!
Month-Long Observances
- Clear the Shelters.
- Itchy Pet Awareness Month.
- National Dog Month.
- Rawgust.
- World Mutt-i-grees Rescue Month.
Week-Long Observances
- Aug. 4-10: International Assistance Dog Week.
- Aug. 4-10: Give a Dog a Bone Week.
One-Day Holidays
- Aug. 1: DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs.
- Aug. 1: National Yorkie Day.
- Aug. 2: National Goldfish Day
- Aug. 4: Assistance Dog Day.
- Aug. 5: Work Like a Dog Day.
- Aug. 8: International Cat Day.
- April 8: National Catahoula Day.
- Aug. 8: National Tarantula Appreciation Day
- Aug. 8: National Cat Day in Canada.
- Aug. 8: National Odie Day.
- Aug. 10: Snoopy’s Birthday.
- Aug. 10: National Spoil Your Dog Day.
- Aug. 14: World Lizard Day
- Aug. 15: National Check the Chip Day.
- Aug. 16: Saint Roch’s Day.
- Aug. 17: National Black Cat Appreciation Day.
- Aug. 17, 2024: International Homeless Animals Day and National Homeless Animals Day (3rd Saturday in August)
- Aug. 17: National Nonprofit Day.
- Aug. 22: National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day.
- Aug. 23: International Blind Dog Day.
- Aug. 26: National Dog Day.
- Aug. 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.
- Aug. 30: National Holistic Pet Day.