Special Events
- 1. Sponsorship Proposal - In Kind Refreshment Sponsor
- 2. Sponsorship Proposal - Associate Sponsor (Hosting a Dog Walk)
- 3. Sponsorship Proposal - In Kind Prize Sponsor (Hosting a Dog Walk)
- 4. Sponsorship Proposal - Contributing Sponsor
- 5. Sponsorship Proposal - Primary Sponsor
- 6. Sponsoship Proposal - Presenting Sponsor
- 7. 12 Tips for Hosting a Successful Dog Walk
- 8. Dog Tips (Hosting a Dog Walk)
- 9. Demonstrations & Booth Ideas
Animal-Related Events Calendar
ASPCA Humane Education
ASPCA
Humane Education Animal-Related Events Calendar
This calendar contains the dates for variety of celebrations from the birthdays of people who have done much for animals and the environment to days honoring specific animals. Special day, week and month-long celebrations promoting responsible pet care are included, as well.
Also included are events promoting reading. Our online, annotated bibliography of children's books, Kids, Animals & Literature, is a wonderful resource for animal-related books that present accurate information and humane messages. Kids, Animals & Literature is located at, www.aspca.org/bibliography.
Events promoting community service and volunteerism are also included. Animal organizations across the country depend on volunteers to further their efforts. Log onto www.petfinder.org find a shelter near youthen celebrate Make a Difference Day by finding out what your class can do to help.
| JANUARY |
Adopt a Rescued Bird Month (ASPCA) |
| 13 | Albert Schweitzer's Birthday |
| 22 | National Answer Your Cat's Question Day |
| Varies | Chinese New YearYear of the (varies) |
| FEBRUARY |
National Prevent a Litter Month |
| 1 | Serpent Day |
| 2 | Groundhog Day |
| 17 | Random Acts of Kindness Day |
| 23 | International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day |
| Varies | Spay Day (Doris Day Animal Foundation) |
| 27 | National Polar Bear Day |
| MARCH |
Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month (ASPCA) |
| 1 | National Pig Day |
| 14 | Save Spider Day |
| 20 | The Great American Meatout |
| APRIL |
Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month (ASPCA) |
| 3rd week (varies) | National Youth Services Day |
| 3 | Jane Goodall's Birthday |
| 7 | Tag Day (American Humane Association) |
| 10 | ASPCA Founded in 1866 |
| 22 | Earth Day |
| 23 | Read Me Day / World Laboratory Day |
| 27 | Arbor Day / Tell a Story Day |
| MAY |
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| 1st full week | Be Kind to Animal's Week |
| 1 | Save the Rhino Day |
| 27 | Rachel Carson's Birthday |
| 28 | Sierra Club founded in 1882 |
| JUNE |
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month (ASPCA) |
| JULY | Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month (ASPCA) |
| AUGUST |
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| 19 | National Homeless Animal Day |
| 29 | Henry Bergh's Birthday (ASPCA founder) |
| SEPTEMBER |
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| 3rd week | Farm Animal Awareness Week |
| 12 | National Pet Memorial Day |
| 22 | Elephant Appreciation Day |
| 23 | Dogs in Politics Day |
| OCTOBER |
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month (ASPCA) |
| 1 | World Vegetarian Day |
| 4 | St. Francis Day |
| 27 | Make a Difference Day (Points of Light Foundation) |
| NOVEMBER |
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| 1st full week | National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week |
| 17 | National Family Volunteer Day (Points of Light Foundation and Alliance for Children & Families) |
| Varies | Fur Free Friday (Friday after Thanksgiving) |
| DECEMBER |
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| 10 | Festival For the Souls of Dead Whales |
| 28 | Endangered Species Act signed in 1973 |
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