January is a month of fresh starts, and it’s also packed with fun and meaningful pet holidays that celebrate our furry friends!
From honoring rescue pets to raising awareness about the importance of starting the new year on the right paw with an emphasis on pet health, January is the perfect time to spread some joy. These special days offer great opportunities to celebrate and advocate for the well-being of our beloved pets.
Let’s dive into the pet holidays that kick off the new year!
Month-Long Observances
- Adopt a Rescued Bird Month.
- National Train Your Dog Month.
- Unchain a Dog Month.
- Walk Your Dog Month.
One-Day Holidays
- Jan. 2: National Pet Travel Safety Day.
- Jan. 2: Happy Mew Year for Cats Day.
- Jan. 5: National Bird Day.
- Jan. 6: National Standard Poodle Day.
- Jan. 7: National Alaskan Malamute Day.
- Jan. 8: National Labrador Retriever Day.
- Jan. 9: National Australian Shepherd Day.
- Jan. 13: National French Bulldog Day.
- Jan. 14: National Dress Up Your Pet Day.
- Jan 15: National American Eskimo Dog Day.
- Jan. 16: National Bouvier de Flandres Day.
- Jan. 17: National Boxer Day.
- Jan. 19: National Conservation Dog Day.
- Jan. 22: National Yorkshire Terrier Day.
- Jan. 22: National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day.
- Jan. 24: Change a Pet’s Life Day.
- Jan. 24: Peanut Butter Day.
- Jan. 25: Observe the Weather Day
- Jan. 29: Seeing Eye Guide Dog Anniversary.
- Jan. 29: Tuxedo Cat Appreciation Day.