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IMPORTANT DATES IN 2008JANUARY / FEBRUARY Humane Society of St. Joseph’s Annual Membership Drive
JANUARY
January 5National Bird DaySponsors: Animal Protection Institute & Avian Welfare Coalition
January 14National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 19-20Bald Eagle Appreciation Days
January 20National Penguin Awareness Day
January 21Squirrel Appreciation Day
FEBRUARY
“Prevent-A-Litter” MonthSponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
National Pet Dental Health MonthSponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association
Responsible Pet Owners Month
National Wild Bird-Feeding MonthSponsor: National Bird-Feeding Society
February 2-3St. Joseph Kennel Club Dog Show8;30 a.m. Civic Arena
February 7-14Have-a-Heart-for-Chained-Dogs WeekSponsor: Dogs Deserve Better
February 14Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 15-18The Great Backyard Bird Countwww.birdsource.org
February 20Love Your Pet Day
February 23International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
February 26Spay Day USA (14th Annual)Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
MARCH
March 1National Pig Day
March 3What if Cats & Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs? Day
March 16-22National Poison Prevention WeekSponsor: ASPCA
March 20International Earth Daywww.earthsite.org
APRIL
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month Sponsor: America Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April 5Every Day is Tag DaySponsor: American Humane Association
April 5 to May 5National Pet Month
April 20-26Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness WeekSponsor: Humane Society of the United States
April 19-27National Wildlife WeekSponsor: National Wildlife Federation
April 22Earth Day
MAY
May 4-10Be Kind to Animals WeekSponsor: American Humane Association
May 4-10National Pet WeekSponsor: AVMA
May 10Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 15Hug Your Cat Day
May 18-24National Dog Bite Prevention WeekSponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association
JUNE
National Disaster Preparedness for Animals Month Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
Adopt-A-Cat MonthSponsor: American Humane Association
June 8World Pet Memorial Day
June 20Take Your Dog to Work DaySponsor: Pet Sitters International
JULY
Dog House Repairs Month
AUGUST
August 16National Homeless Animals DaySponsor: International Society for Animal Rights
SEPTEMBER
September 14 National Pet Memorial Day Sponsor: International Association of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories
September 21-27 National Farm Animals Awareness Week Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
September 20Puppy Mill Awareness DaySponsor: Last Chance for Animals
September 21-27Deaf Dog Awareness WeekSponsor: Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
OCTOBER
October 4CANINE COSTUME CONTESTBLESSING OF THE ANIMALS St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day (Patron Saint of Animals & the Environment) Felix Street Square 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 2World Farm Animals Day
Oct. 16 National Feral Cat DaySponsor: Alley Cat Allies
National Pet Wellness MonthSponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association
Adopt-a-Dog Month Sponsor: American Humane Association
NOVEMBER
Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
November 28Fur-Free Friday
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