Hope you and your furball(s) enjoy these great pet celebrations happening during May.
- May is National Pet Month.
National Pet Month is a time to celebrate all of the benefits that our pets bring to our lives. For more information and great ideas about how to celebrate, check out Fun Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month [1].
2. May is National Pet Foster Care Month.
Horray for Pet Foster Caregivers! The ASPCA wants you to learn about fostering as an exciting way to help animals in need. You may not be able to permanently adopt a cat, but perhaps you can help save the lives of cats (or dogs, bunnies, etc.) by being a pet foster parent. See more at Foster Care
Community shelters and organizations such as the ASPCA rely on foster caregivers to give temporary homes to the thousands of animals who are not ready for adoption. By temporarily fostering a pet in your home, you’ll free up the limited space in your local shelter so that animals don’t have to be euthanized. By fostering little furballs in need, you can help give them a chance to find their forever homes [2].
3. May is Responsible Animal Guardian Month.
Responsible Animal Guardian Month was created by the In Defense of Animals organization. The holiday provides an opportunity to remind all pet owners that they are responsible for the well-being of their pets. See more at Pet Guardians [3].
The ASPCA writes that “responsible guardians are legal adults who are fully committed to humane, compassionate, lifelong care for their companion animal(s). Humane, compassionate care includes seeing to the animal’s physical, behavioral, social, and psychological needs. Ideally, guardian/companion animal relationships will endure for the life of the animal(s).” See more at Definition [4].
Of course, if you are under age 18, you still can play a very important role in helping your parent/caregiver care for your pet’s physical, behavioral, social, and psychological needs.
Cats require love and care at all times, so this holiday reminds us to be present for our pets when they need us. And for people who are new to being an animal parent, take some time out to find out how to raise them. See more at Pet Guardians [3].
4. May is also Chip Your Pet Month.
Each year, about 10 million pets are lost in America, with millions ending up in animal shelters. Almost all (98% to be exact) of cat parents who lose their cat and have not chipped her will never find their fur ball again! If your pet gets lost, the microchip will help ensure the shelter or center can find you and get in touch.
Why not celebrate two holidays at once?! Be a responsible pet owner by chipping your pet this month! More at Chip Your Pet Month [5].
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References/Footnotes:
- https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com/blog/pet-calendar/celebrate-national-pet-month/
- https://www.aspca.org/news/may-national-foster-care-month-we-hope-youll-consider-fostering-shelter-pet
- https://nationaltoday.com/responsible-animal-guardian-month/
- https://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-policy-and-position-statements/definition-responsible-guardian
- https://nationaltoday.com/chip-your-pet-month/