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In 2006, Colleen Paige, an animal welfare advocate, established National Pet Day on behalf of pets and pet owners throughout the United States.

World Animal Day is a special day for animal lovers and conservationists around the world. Created in 1925 by Heinrich Zimmerman, the holiday is designed to raise awareness of and improve the standards of animal welfare worldwide.

How will your family celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day this year? Falling between Thanksgiving and the December holidays, this national celebration of everything wild, furry, scaled, and feathered began in 2012, and continues to be one of the most significant days on any animal lover’s calendar.

January is National Train Your Dog Month. To start the year off right with your furry family member, take some time to focus on training fundamentals.

For day 5 of National Pet Week, it is time to talk travel! As summer approaches, more families will be hitting the road or taking to the skies to vacation in all sorts of places.

Did you know that May 23 is World Turtle Day? To give turtles and tortoises a fighting chance at enduring long into the future, American Tortoise Rescue founded World Turtle Day in 2000 and has sponsored it annually for over 20 years and counting.

Winnie the Pooh is one of the most iconic animals of all time. The honey-loving stuffed bear with the red shirt has touched the hearts of millions since he was first introduced into the world in 1926 by his creator, A. A. Milne. You can celebrate Winnie and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods this January 18th, National Winnie the Pooh Day, using the ideas below.

National Wildlife Day, founded by philanthropist Colleen Paige, is celebrated every year on February 22. It provides a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the animals that make our world a brighter and more interesting place to be.

People all over the world know Hawaii for its gorgeous scenery and fascinating wildlife. Of the many sea creatures that call Hawaii's waters home, few are as captivating or as misunderstood as sharks.