Things to observe or celebrate for the month of August. Lots of days to help us be more aware of our furry family and friends.
August highlights two month-long things to be aware of for our pets. Two special weeks in August and many special days.
Awareness for the Entire Month
- National Immunization Awareness Month
- Itchy Pet Awareness Month
Awareness Weeks
- August 6–12 | International Assistance Dog Week (first full week of August)
- August 6–12 | Give a Dog a Bone Week (first full week of August)
Holidays and Awareness Days
- August 1 | DOGust Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs
- August 4 | Assistance Dog Day
- August 6 | Fresh Breath Day
- August 8 | International Cat Day
- August 10 | Spoil Your Dog Day
- August 14 | World Lizard Day
- August 15 | National Check the Chip (or get a Chip) Day
- August 16 | Saint Roch’s Day (patron saint of dogs)
- August 19 | International Homeless Animals’ Day
- August 23 | Blind Dog Day
- August 26 | National Dog Day
- August 30 | National Holistic Pet Day