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IMPORTANT DATES IN 2009JANUARY / FEBRUARY Humane Society of St. Joseph’s Annual Membership Drive
JANUARYJanuary 5National Bird DaySponsors: Animal Protection Institute & Avian Welfare Coalition January 14National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 17-18Bald Eagle Appreciation Days January 20National Penguin Awareness Day
January 21Squirrel Appreciation Day January 30Jesse James Kennel Club Dog Show8:30 a.m. – Free admission January 31St. Joseph Kennel Club Dog Show8:30 a.m. – Free admission FEBRUARY February 1St. Joseph Kennel Club Dog Show8:00 a.m. – Free admission Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit Month
“Prevent-A-Litter” MonthSponsor: The Humane Society of National Pet Dental Health MonthSponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association Responsible Pet Owners Month
National Wild Bird-Feeding MonthSponsor: National Bird-Feeding Society February 7-14Have-a-Heart-for-Chained-Dogs WeekSponsor: Dogs Deserve Better February 14Pet Theft Awareness DayFebruary 13-16The Great Backyard Bird CountFebruary 20Love Your Pet Day
February 23International Dog Biscuit Appreciation DayFebruary 24Spay Day USA (15th Annual)Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
MARCHAdopt-a-Rescued-Guinea Pig Month
March 1National Pig Day March 1National Horse Protection DayMarch 3What if Cats & Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs? Day
March 15-21National Poison Prevention WeekMarch 20International Earth DayMarch 23National Puppy Day
APRIL Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April 4Every Day is Tag DaySponsor: American Humane Association April 4 to May 4National Pet MonthApril 5National Farm Animals DayApril 5-11National Wildlife WeekApril 10National Pet DayApril 12-18Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness WeekSponsor: Humane Society of the United States April 19-25National Pet ID Week
April 22Earth Day April 26National Kids and Pets Day
MAYMay 3-9Be Kind to Animals WeekSponsor: American Humane Association May 3-9National Pet WeekSponsor: AVMA May 3National Disabled Pets DayMay 9Animal Disaster Preparedness Day May 17-23National Dog Bite Prevention WeekMay 29Hug Your Cat Day
JUNENational Disaster Preparedness for Animals Month Adopt-A-Cat MonthSponsor: American Humane Association June 14World Pet Memorial Day
June 21-27Animal Rights Awareness WeekJune 26Take Your Dog to Work DaySponsor: Pet Sitters International
JULYDog House Repairs Month July 18Cow Appreciation Day
AUGUST August 15National Homeless Animals DaySponsor: International Society for Animal Rights August 26National Dog Day
SEPTEMBER September 4National Wildlife DaySeptember (third week) September 19Puppy Mill Awareness DaySponsor: Last Chance for Animals September 20-26Deaf Dog Awareness WeekSponsor: Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
OCTOBER October 3CANINE COSTUME CONTESTFelix Street Square2:00 p.m. Oct. 2World Farm Animals DayOctober 4St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day(Patron Saint of Animals) Oct. 16 National Feral Cat DaySponsor: Alley Cat Allies October 29National Cat DayNational Pet Wellness MonthSponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association Adopt-a-Dog Month
NOVEMBER Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month
November 27Fur-Free Friday
DECEMBERDecember 2National Mutt Day
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