International Homeless Animals Day
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August 16
International Homeless Animals Day
Show your support on International Homeless Animals Day - adopt, donate, or volunteer to make a difference in the lives of animals in need!
Introduction
Make sure to mark your calendar for International Homeless Animals Day, which takes place on the third Saturday of August each year. This day was first established in 1992 as an effort to bring attention to the plight of homeless animals around the world. Every year, millions of cats and dogs are in need of loving homes due to abandonment or overcrowding at animal shelters. On this day, we can all take action and help these animals by donating our time or money to a local shelter, volunteering at an animal rescue organization, or simply spreading awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Let’s work together to ensure that all pets have a safe and loving home!
International Homeless Animals Day Timeline
1992
First International Homeless Animals Day
International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) initiates the first International Homeless Animals Day to raise awareness about pet overpopulation.
2000
Growing Global Participation
The holiday begins to gain global recognition with events held in more than 50 countries, uniting animal lovers in a common cause.
2006
Increased Adoption Efforts
Animal shelters report increased adoption rates due to the awareness generated by the International Homeless Animals Day events.
2012
Social Media Impact
The influence of social media begins to play a significant role in promoting the day and encouraging more people to get involved.
2018
A Worldwide Movement
On its 26th anniversary, International Homeless Animals Day is observed all over the world, highlighting the ever-growing need to address pet overpopulation and homelessness.
How to Celebrate International Homeless Animals Day
1
Volunteer at a shelter
Volunteering at a shelter is a great way to celebrate International Homeless Animals Day. Animal shelters are always in need of volunteers to help with feeding and cleaning up after the animals.
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Adopt a pet
Adopting a pet from a local animal shelter is another great way to celebrate International Homeless Animals Day. You'll be giving an animal a much needed home and you'll be rewarded with unconditional love.
3
Foster an animal
Fostering an animal is another way to help homeless animals on International Homeless Animals Day. Local animal shelters often have more animals than they can handle and are in need of foster parents to look after the animals until they can find a permanent home.
4
Donate items
Donating items such as food, blankets, toys, and other supplies to local animal shelters is another great way to celebrate International Homeless Animals Day. Many times these shelters are underfunded and any donations are greatly appreciated.
5
Share your story
Sharing your story of how you adopted or rescued an animal is a great way to celebrate International Homeless Animals Day. By sharing your story you encourage others to adopt or rescue animals and help them find their forever homes.
Why International Homeless Animals Day is Important
A
Raise awareness
International Homeless Animals Day is a day to raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals around the world. Through raising awareness, we can help start important conversations and build bridges towards solving this problem.
B
Encourage adoption
By observing International Homeless Animals Day, we can encourage people to adopt homeless animals into their homes. This helps reduce the burden on overcrowded animal shelters, as well as giving these animals a loving home with somebody who will care for them.
C
Support animal welfare
Observing International Homeless Animals Day helps support animal welfare organizations which are working hard to make sure that our four legged friends are healthy and well taken care of. By supporting these organizations, we can ensure that all animals have the basic necessities they need such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
International Homeless Animals Day Dates
Year
Date
Day
2023
Aug 19
Saturday
2024
Aug 17
Saturday
2025
Aug 16
Saturday
2026
Aug 15
Saturday
2027
Aug 21
Saturday