National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated on February 20 of every year. National Love Your Pets Day is a day to show your love and extra attention to your pets. It is also a day to concentrate on the special love that you have for your pets. Pets are companion animals kept primarily for our company, entertainment, and protection. Pets provide their owner with both physical and emotional benefits.  Hence, National Love Your Pet Day is a day to pay extra attention and love to your companion animals.

If I could be half the person my dog is, I’d be twice the human I am.” — Charles Yu

History of National Love Your Pet Day

The exact origin and the founder of this day are still unknown. Regular walking with the dog can supply both humans and dogs with exercise, social interaction, and air. Pets can give perfect companionship to people who do not have regular social interaction with other people and to people who are living alone. The most grown and popular pets are dogs and cats. But in some places, other animals like pigs, ferrets, rabbits, red foxes, and birds like canaries, parrots, fowl, and fish are also grown as Pets. Some scholars, animal organizations, and ethicists have raised concerns over pet-keeping with regard to the autonomy and objectification of nonhuman animals. Whatever may be the pet companion, we are sure that you will enjoy spending some time with them on National Love Your Pet Day. On February 20, show your appreciation to the pets by dressing them in different dresses.

National Love Your Pet Day - February 20

Other Celebrations on February 20

February 20 is also celebrated as

How to Celebrate the Day

There are several ways to celebrate National Love Your Pet Day.

  • Dogs always love to smell and explore new places. So take them out for a walk. If the dogs are old, swimming can be a perfect alternative.
  • Give your pets a special treat.
  • Providing shelter to your pet is a great way to show your love towards your Pet.
  • Dress them in different kinds of dresses.
  • Fostering is a perfect way to make a huge difference in a shelter dog’s life. There is a rescue group in your area that would love to have you volunteer with them.

Take pictures with your pets and share those images on social media using the hashtag #LoveYourPetDay.

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