Little Creek Veterinary Clinic

If you’re like me, you’re tired of missing the boat on special events, like National Puppy Day [March 23rd] and National Squirrel Appreciation Day [January 21st].

But never again! 

I have discovered a secret font of information that tells me all the special animal-themed days of each month, and — best of all — I’m going to share it with you!

At the beginning of each month, I will give you the run-down of the special days that a powerful shadow government, staffed entirely by animals, has voted into existence. Then, you can mark your calendar and plan accordingly.

Here, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association — also staffed by animals — is the list of Pet Health Awareness Events for April 2016 [I’m especially looking forward to April 29th!]:

ASPCA’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

American Red Cross’s Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month

National Frog Month

National Heartworm Awareness Month

Every Day is Tag Day
April 2
First Saturday in April 

National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
April 10-16

National Pet Day
April 11

National Dolphin Day
April 14

National Environmental Education Week
April 17-23

National Pet ID Week
April 17-23
Third full week of April starting with a Sunday 

Earth Day
April 22

World Penguin Day
April 25

National Kids & Pets Day
April 26

International Guide Dog Day
April 27
Last Wednesday in April

Hairball Awareness Day
April 29
Last Friday in April

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
April 30

World Veterinary Day
April 30
Last Saturday in April