November ushers in a season of gratitude and togetherness, and it’s also a month filled with pet holidays that remind us to appreciate the unconditional love and joy our pets bring into our lives. From raising awareness about pet cancer to celebrating the joys of senior pets, this month provides numerous opportunities to give back to our furry friends and reflect on the special bond we share with them. Let’s dive into the pet holidays that make November a meaningful time to honor and care for the animals who enrich our lives every day!
Month-Long Observances
- Adopt a Senior Pet Month.
- National Senior Pet Month.
- National Pet Cancer Awareness Month.
- Pet Diabetes Month.
Week-Long Observances
- Nov. 3-9: National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
- Nov. 10-16: Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week.
One-Day Holidays
- Nov. 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day.
- Nov. 1: International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day.
- Nov. 4: National American Mini Pig Day.
- 2024 TBA: American Frog Day.
- Nov. 12: AFRMA Fancy Rat & Mouse Day.
- Nov. 27: Turtle Adoption Day.
- Nov. 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day.
- Nov. 12: World Animal Enrichment Day.
- Nov. 15: National Shop with Your Dog Day.
- Nov. 16: National Slobber Appreciation Day.
- Nov. 17: National Black Cat Day. (Also October 27)
- Nov. 17: National Take a Hike Day.
- Nov. 18: National Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Awareness, Research and Education Day.
- Nov. 19: National Get a Pal For Your Pet Day.
- Nov. 23: Wolfenoot.
- Nov. 23: Thankful for My Dog Day.
- Nov. 24: National Border Collie Day.
- Nov. 26: Coton de Tulear Day.
- Nov. 27: Turtle Adoption Day.
- Nov. 28: National Dog Show Broadcast.
- Nov. 29, 2024: Fur-Free Friday. (Always on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving)
- Nov. 30: World Pet Day.