| January | National Train Your Dog Month | All month | - “Start the Year with Better Manners” beginner training plan
- How to reinforce good habits with positive routines
- Crate-comfort & calm-settle training
trainingroutine |
| Walk Your Dog Month | All month | - Daily walk benefits for mind + body
- Leash manners & handling reactive moments
exercisebehavior |
| National Pet Travel Safety Day | Jan 2 | - Vehicle safety checklist: crates, harnesses, temp control
- What to pack for a stress-free pet trip
safetytravel |
| Dress Up Your Pet Day | Jan 14 | - Safe outfit tips + how to tell if your pet is stressed
- Winter-weather gear that actually helps
funwinter |
| February | Pet Dental Health Month | All month | - Signs of dental pain dogs hide
- Best brushing routines + safe dental chews
healthdental |
| Responsible Pet Owners Month | All month | - What “responsible care” looks like day-to-day
- Enrichment ideas that prevent boredom behaviors
care tipsenrichment |
| National Love Your Pet Day | Feb 20 | - 10 easy ways to show your pet love this week
- Bonding games for shy or nervous pups
bondingwellbeing |
| World Spay Day | Feb 24 | - Benefits of spay/neuter and myths explained
communityhealth |
| March | Pet Poison Prevention Month | All month | - Household & yard toxins common in Texas
- Emergency steps if you suspect poisoning
safetyhome care |
| Dog Theft Awareness Day | Mar 14 | - Microchip + GPS tag best practices
- Gate/door routines to prevent escapes
securitylost pet |
| National Puppy Day | Mar 23 | - Puppy socialization without overwhelm
- “First 30 days” puppy schedule
puppiestraining |
| Respect Your Cat Day | Mar 28 | - Understanding cat boundaries + enrichment
catsbehavior |
| April | Heartworm Awareness Month | All month | - Heartworm prevention in warm climates (DFW focus)
- Mosquito-season reminders
healthprevention |
| National Pet Day | Apr 11 | - Celebrate your pet: fun photo ideas + bonding tips
funbonding |
| National Lost Dog Awareness Day | Apr 23 | - Escape-proofing your home + yard
lost petsafety |
| World Veterinary Day | Apr 25 | - How to choose a vet + wellness visit checklist
vet carewellness |
| May | National Pet Month | All month | - “Spring reset” care routines for busy pet parents
care tipsspring |
| Chip Your Pet Month | All month | - Microchip myths, registration, and recovery stories
microchiplost pet |
| National Specially-Abled Pets Day | May 3 | - Caring for seniors, blind pets, and mobility-limited dogs
senior petscompassionate care |
| National Dog Mom’s Day | May 9 (2nd Sat) | - Ideas to celebrate dog moms + giftable care tips
communityfun |
| June | National Foster a Pet Month | All month | - How fostering changes lives + prepping your home
rescueadoption |
| Pet Preparedness Month | All month | - Pet emergency kits for storms & heat waves
emergencysafety |
| Take Your Dog to Work Day | Jun 26 | - Office-friendly dog prep + stress signs to watch for
behaviorsocialization |
| Cat World Domination Day | Jun 24 | - Cat enrichment & “why cats do that” fun explainer
catsfun |
| July | Lost Pet Prevention Month | All month | - 4th of July escape-prevention & calming plan
lost petsummer safety |
| Independence Day Firework Safety | Jul 4 | - Thunder/firework anxiety tips from a sitter’s POV
anxietyholiday safety |
| National Pet Fire Safety Day | Jul 15 | - Pet-safe fire plan + window alert stickers
home safetypreparedness |
| August | Clear the Shelters Month | All month | - Adoption spotlight + “how to choose the right pet”
adoptionrescue |
| National Check the Chip Day | Aug 15 | - Simple steps to verify microchip info is current
microchiplost pet |
| International Dog Day | Aug 26 | - Celebrate your dog with enrichment + safe treats
dogscelebration |
| September | Pet Sitter Education Month | All month | - Why professional sitters matter (safety, trust, routine)
- What to look for when hiring a sitter
pet sittingtrust |
| Responsible Dog Ownership Day | Sep 19 (3rd Sat) | - Owner checklist: routines, training, vet care
care tipstraining |
| Happy Cat Month | All month | - How to keep indoor cats happy + active
catsenrichment |
| October | Adopt a Shelter Dog Month | All month | - Adoption prep guide (especially for first-timers)
adoptionrescue |
| National Animal Safety & Protection Month | All month | - Home/yard safety sweep before holidays
safetyhome care |
| National Black Dog Day | Oct 1 | - Celebrate black dogs + adoption myths
dogscommunity |
| Halloween Pet Safety | Oct 31 | - Candy toxicity, door-dashing, costume comfort tips
holiday safetyanxiety |
| November | Senior Pet Month | All month | - Mobility support, mental enrichment, comfort routines
senior petswellness |
| Thanksgiving Pet Safety | Nov 26 | - Foods to avoid, guest overstimulation tips
holiday safetynutrition |
| National Adopt a Senior Pet Month | All month | - Why senior pets are underrated treasures
adoptionsenior pets |
| National Dog Show (Thanksgiving) | Nov 26 | - Family-friendly “breed match” fun post
funfamily |
| December | Holiday Pet Safety Month | All month | - Tree/wire safety, visitors, travel routines
holiday safetyhome care |
| National Cat Lovers’ Month | All month | - Keeping cats calm during holiday chaos
catsstress relief |
| Christmas Pet Safety | Dec 25 | - Safe gifts, toxic plants, quiet spaces for nervous pets
Christmasholiday safety |
| New Year’s Eve Anxiety Tips | Dec 31 | - Fireworks/storm anxiety routines for a peaceful night
anxietyNew Year |
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