NATIONWIDE — April 11 is National Pet Day. Whether your pet is furry, has scales, walks on four legs or swims in water, an animal companion can bring joy to your life.
According to the National Day Calendar, National Pet Day was first celebrated in 2005 by pet lifestyle expert and animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige and sponsored by the Animal Miracle Foundation & Network.
Ways to Celebrate National Pet Day
- Adopt a pet from your local shelter or purebred rescue organization.
- Volunteer at your local shelter and offer to care for the animals.
- Donate blankets, food and toys to a favorite animal welfare organization.
- Have a National Pet Day party and celebrate all your pets.
- Spend the day taking photos of your pets and then post them on our Facebook page.
- Assist an ill, elderly or a financially struggling neighbor or friend by purchasing pet food, hay or needed items for their pets.
- Buy your pet a fun new toy.
- Hire a professional pet photographer for a fun photo shoot.