Everyone with a furry friend, fur baby, or just a loveable dog or cat can relate to national adopt a shelter pet day. A staggering statistic of pets ends up in shelters every year, around 6.5 million. The majority of these animals are cats and dogs.
As a pet owner, you may feel a soft spot in your heart for these animals because:
You have adopted a shelter pet in the past
You have had a pet go missing before
You love animals
Whatever the case may be, there is so much you can do to support national adopt a shelter pet day.
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What is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day?
National adopt a shelter pet day is April 30th. The main initiative that sweeps shelters, pet stores, and animal lovers is to get as many animals adopted from the shelter as possible that day. Animal shelters work harder to advertise the adorable pets they have. People come in to adopt or spread the message if they can’t adopt. Finally, pet stores open their doors to shelter animals to get them before prospective pet parents. Around 3 million pets are adopted nationwide each year, and the national adopt a shelter pet day initiative helps significantly.
The History of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day started as an entire month in October 1981. The American humane society created it to raise awareness for pets in the shelter system. News spread among pet owners, and an initiative was started to have a mass exodus of pets from animal shelters on one specific day-April 30th.
It took off, and by 2013 a petition went to congress to make it an official holiday.
When is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day?
Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day occurs on April 30th. You can start planning events early and spreading the word.
Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Dates
This year Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is celebrated on Sunday, Apr 30, 2023
Year
Date
Day
2023
Apr 30
Sunday
2024
Apr 30
Tuesday
2025
Apr 30
Wednesday
2026
Apr 30
Thursday
2027
Apr 30
Friday
2028
Apr 30
Sunday
How is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Celebrated?
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is celebrated with various activities each year. The primary way you can observe the day is to visit your local animal shelter and adopt a pet.
If you already have too many pets or cannot adopt, then volunteer at an event. Some ways you can volunteer include:
Volunteering at an animal shelter to show people around
Encouraging people to adopt animals
Volunteering at a pet store event that brings in shelter animals to show off and get them adopted
Host an animal shelter dog play date
Throw a party to visit the local animal shelter
Why We Love National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
There are so many reasons to love national adopt a shelter pet day.
Getting to play with all the fun animals
Getting to save animals from being euthanized
Getting a new pet, or seeing your friends get one
Providing animals with a happy, loving home
Conclusion
National adopt a shelter pet day is April 30th. It began in 1981 when the American Humane Society decided to raise awareness for pets stuck in the shelter system. It grew in scale to a nationally recognized holiday where people, shelters, and pet stores ban together to get pets forever homes.
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