National Pet Month

National Pet Month is a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people's lives - and vice versa. It is observed annually in the United States in May and during the month of April in the United Kingdom.

Purpose

National Pet Month’s aims are to:

• Promote the benefits of pet ownership
• Support pet adoption
• Make people aware of the benefits of pets for people and people for pets
• Increase public awareness of services available from professionals who work with animals
• Raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals

References

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External links

• National Pet Month (UK)