Calendar of Events - 2020

Updated Pet's Best Friend Local and National Calendar Events at a glance! 

PBF Local Events

National Events

June 2020

All Month 

  1. National Zoo & Aquarium Month
  2. National Adopt a Cat Month
  3. National Camping Month
  4. National Pet Preparedness Month
  5. National Microchipping Month
  6. National Foster a Pet Month

Daily and Weekly

  1. June 1-7: National Pet Appreciation Month
  2. June 4: Hug Your Cat Day
  3. June 5: National Donut Day
  4. June 8: National Best Friends Day
  5. June 9: World Pet Memorial Day
  6. June 14: Flag Day
  7. June 15: National Lobster Day
  8. June 17: Take Your Cat To Work Day
  9. June 19: National Garfield The Cat Day
  10. June 21: Father’s Day
  11. June 21: Dog Party Day
  12. June 24: Cat World Domination Day
  13. June 26: Take Your Dog To Work Day

July 2020

All Month

  1. National Anti-Boredom Month
  2. National Dog House Repair Month
  3. National Lost Pet Prevention Month
  4. Independent Retailer Month

Daily and Weekly

  1. July 1: ID Your Pet Day
  2. July 4: Fourth of July
  3. July 7: International Kissing Day
  4. July 11: All-American Pet Photo Day
  5. July 15: National Pet Fire Safety Day
  6. July 21: National Craft For Your Local Shelters Day
  7. July 22: National Hot Dog Day
  8. July 26: National Parents Day
  9. July 31: National Mutt Day (also on December 2)

August 2020

All Month

  1. National Immunization Awareness Month
  2. National Back-To-School Month

Daily and Weekly

  1. August 1: Respect for Parents Day
  2. August 2: National Friendship Day
  3. August 5: Work Like a Dog Day
  4. August 6: Fresh Breath Day
  5. August 8: National CBD Day
  6. August 10: Spoil Your Dog Day
  7. August 15: Check the Chip Day
  8. August 17: Black Cat Appreciation Day
  9. August 17: International Non-Profit Day
  10. August 19: International Bow Day
  11. August 21: National Senior Citizens Day
  12. August 26: National Dog Day
  13. August 28: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day
  14. August 31: National Matchmaker Day

September 2020

All Month

  1. National Chicken Month
  2. National Pet Insurance Month
  3. Pet-Sitter Education Month

Daily and Weekly

  1. September 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
  2. September 4: Food Bank Day
  3. September 7: Grateful Patient Day
  4. September 9: Teddy Bear Day
  5. September 9: Wiener Schnitzel Day
  6. September 13: National Pet Memorial Day
  7. September 13: National Hug Your Hound Day
  8. September 19: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
  9. September 19: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
  10. September 20-27: National Dog Week
  11. September 20-27: Deaf Pet Awareness Week
  12. September 23: Dogs in Politics Day
  13. September 28: World Rabies Day
  14. September 29: National Coffee Day

October 2020

All Month

  1. National Animal Safety and Protection Month
  2. National Sausage Month
  3. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
  4. Emotional Wellness Month
  5. National Pet Wellness Month

Daily and Weekly

  1. October 1: National Fire Pup Day
  2. October 1: National Black Dog Day
  3. October 1-6: National Walk Your Dog Week
  4. October 4: World Animal Day
  5. October 4: World Pet Day
  6. October 4-10: Animal Welfare Week
  7. October 6: German American Day
  8. October 10: Mental Health Day
  9. October 12: National Farmers Day
  10. October 14: Pet Obesity Awareness Day
  11. October 16: Global Cat Day
  12. October 18-24: Veterinary Technician Week
  13. October 21: Reptile Awareness Day
  14. October 24: National Food Day
  15. October 27: National Pitbull Awareness Day
  16. October 27: National Black Cat Day
  17. October 29: National Cat Day

November 2020

All Month

  1. Pet Cancer Awareness Month
  2. National Senior Pet Month
  3. National Adoption Month
  4. Peanut Butter Lovers Month
  5. Sweet Potato Awareness Month

Daily and Weekly

  1. November 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
  2. November 4: Chicken Lady Day
  3. November 8-14: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
  4. November 5: Love Your Red Hair Day
  5. November 7: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
  6. November 11: Veterans Day
  7. November 15: National Philanthropy Day
  8. November 18: National Princess Day
  9. National 21: Gingerbread Cookie Day
  10. November 21: National Adoption Day
  11. November 26: Thanksgiving
  12. November 27: Black Friday
  13. November 28: Small Business Saturday
  14. November 30: Cyber Monday

December 2020

All Month

  1. National Cat Lovers’ Month
  2. Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Daily and Weekly

  1. December 2: National Mutt Day (also on July 31)
  2. December 3: National Roof Over Your Head Day
  3. December 4: National Cookie Day
  4. December 5: International Volunteer Day
  5. December 11: National App Day
  6. December 14: Monkey Day
  7. December 15: National Cat Herders Day
  8. December 18: Underdog Day
  9. December 24: Christmas Eve
  10. December 25: Christmas Day
  11. December 30: Bacon Day
  12. December 31: New Year’s Eve