National Pet Month

Covering Everything You Need To Know About The Month Long Holiday That Honors Companion Animals

Out of all the month-long pet themed holidays, this is one of the best! National Pet Month is a holiday that commemorates and celebrates our furry four legged friends. If you’re a pet lover, then you won’t want to miss out on celebrating this wonderful and exciting holiday. This article will cover everything you need to know about National Pet Month including when it occurs, the importance of the holiday, and how you can get involved.

When Is National Pet Month?

There are actually two different months to celebrate National Pet Month. This amazing holiday is celebrated during the month of April in the U.K. and during the month of May here in the U.S. However, this holiday is simply a reminder of how incredible our pets are and encourages the celebration of pets every month of the year. Now matter where you are or where you’re from, our pets are worth celebrating all of the time. 

Why Have A Holiday About Pets?

According to the Animal Welfare Institute, pets typically have a positive influence on their owners’ health. Studies have shown that pet ownership is directly connected to reduced stress, less incidences of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and less overall health care costs. Essentially, pets are beneficial for our happiness and our health. Here at Lucky Dogs & Cool Cats Pet Sitting, we believe that’s something worth celebrating!

What Makes Pets So Great?

This is a loaded question and there’s not enough words in the english language to fully express why pets are so incredible. However, we’ll try and summarize it here. Pets are more than just animals, they are family members. They are totally dependent on us to take care of them. However, they provide so much more in return. A pet will love you unconditionally and will often view you as they’re best friend. Pets are always there for you through the good times and the bad. In a way, our pets act as at-home therapists. They don’t talk back, but they’re always willing to listen. 

The Message Of National Pet Month

While this is a fun and light hearted holiday, there is still a lesson to be learned. The missions of this holiday are to promote responsible pet ownership, raise awareness about proper pet care, educate people about the mutual benefits of pets and their owners, and remind us all about the value of assistance and working companion animals. 

How You Can Get Involved

This April or May, depending on where you are, we encourage you to celebrate National Pet Month. Our pets are innocent, pure, and loving expressions of ourselves and deserve to be celebrated. Here are just a few examples of how you can celebrate this fantastic holiday with your pets. 

• Go for a walk with your pet
• Snuggle on the couch with your pet
• Extra playtime
• Pet photo shoot
• Dog yoga
• Hang bird feeders
• Donate supplies to a local animal shelter
• Volunteer your time at a local animal shelter
• Educate yourself and others about responsible pet ownership
• Get involved with your local pet community

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We hope you enjoyed this article and spend this April or May celebrating the wonderful creatures we call pets. Pets are a very important part of our lives and we love to talk about them. To read more articles like this one, check out the blog section of our Lucky Dogs & Cool Cats Pet Sitting website. If you’re interested in pet sitting services, then click here to redeem a $25 off coupon for your first service. We look forward to hearing from you and happy National Pet Month to you and your pets!