May is a month that brings warmth, sunshine, and a fantastic array of pet holidays that invite us to celebrate the joys of pet parenthood. Whether it’s promoting pet adoption, raising awareness about the importance of exercise, or simply spending more time outdoors with your furry companions, May is a month to embrace the love, laughter, and companionship that pets bring into our lives. Let’s dive into the pet holidays that make May a time of celebration and care for our beloved animals!
Month-Long Observances
- Be Kind to Animals Month.
- Chip Your Pet Month.
- International Respect for Chickens Month.
- National Duckling Month
- National Pet Month. (US)
- National Service Animal Eye Exam.
- Pet Cancer Awareness Month.
- Pet Sitter Safety Month.
- Responsible Animal Guardian Month.
Week-Long Observances
- April 28-May 4: National Scoop the Poop Week.
- May 5-11, 2024: National Pet Week.® (1st Full Week in May)
- May 5-11, 2024: Be Kind to Animals Week.® (1st Full Week in May)
- May 11-14: Westminster Week.
- May 5-11: American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week. (1st full week of May)
- May 5-11: Dog Anxiety Awareness Week.
- May 5-11: National Pet Week. (1st full week of May)
- May 5-11: Puppy Mill Action Week. (Monday before Mother’s Day)
- May 19-25, 2024: National Heritage Breeds Week (3rd full week in May)
One-Day Holidays
- May 1: National Purebred Dog Day.
- May 1: International Day of the Podenco.
- May 1: International Samoyed Day.
- May 3: National Specially Abled Pets Day.
- May 4: Bird Day.
- May 4: International Respect for Chickens Day.
- May 5: Cinco de Meow Day.
- May 5: Mayday for Mutts. (1st Sunday in May)
- May 8, 2024: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day.
- May 10: German Shepherd Day.
- May 11: National Dog Mom’s Day. (2nd Saturday in May)
- May 11: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day.
- May 12: National Hamster Day.
- May 13: Frog Jumping Day.
- May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day.
- May 14: Pick Up the Poo Day. (UK)
- May 15: Do Lunch With Your Dog Day.
- May 18: National Heritage Breeds Day (Saturday of 3rd full week in May)
- May 20: National Rescue Dog Day.
- May 23: International Turtle Day and World Turtle Day.
- May 25: International Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Day.
- May 28: Feast Day of St. Bernard of Montjoux.
- May 29: National Dog Friendly Day. (UK)
- May 30: International Hug Your Cat Day.
- May 31: World Parrot Day.