As summer reaches its peak, July’s pet holidays provide a wonderful opportunity to focus on your pet’s safety, health, and happiness during the warmest days of the year. This month’s holidays highlight everything from pet safety during summer festivities to recognizing the importance of responsible pet ownership. Let’s dive into the pet holidays that make July a month of fun, care, and appreciation for our beloved animal companions!
Month-Long Observances
- Dog House Repair Month.
- National Lost Pet Prevention Month™.
- National Pet Hydration Awareness Month.
Week-Long Holidays
- 3rd Week in July: National Feed a Rescue Pet Week.
- July 14-20, 2024: Coral Reef Awareness Week (3rd week in July)
One-Day Events
- July 1: ID Your Pet Day.
- July 1: Pet Travel Safety Day. (UK)
- July 4: International Whippet Day.
- July 4: Independence Day.
- July 5: Pet Remembrance Day. (UK)
- July 5: National Gerbil Day.
- July 6: World Zoonoses Day.
- July 6: Coon Dog Day. (Saturday following July 4th)
- July 10: National Kitten Day.
- July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day.
- July 14: Dog on a Lead Day.
- July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day.
- July 15: Feline Leukemia Day.
- July 16: World Snake Day
- July 16: Guinea Pig Appreciation Day
- July 21: World Collie Day.
- July 21: National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day.
- July 21: No Pet Store Puppies Day.
- July 22: AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day or AAHA Day.
- July 26: National Dog Photography Day. (UK)
- July 31: National Mutt Day.