June isn’t just for celebrating pet dads; it’s a month brimming with quirky and delightful holidays dedicated to our furry, feathered, and finned friends. Whether you’re a pet clinic looking to spice up your social media feeds or just a pet lover eager to celebrate, there’s no shortage of fun pet-centric days to mark on your calendar. From special days honoring cats and dogs to the inclusive Best Friends Day, there’s something for every animal enthusiast. Let’s dive into some of these unique holidays and explore creative ways to celebrate them both online and in your community.
June Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days
Awareness Months
- National Pet Preparedness Month
- National Microchipping Month
- Adopt-a-Cat Month® from the American Humane Association
- Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
- National Foster a Pet Month
- National Zoo and Aquarium Month
- Pride Month
- Social PETworking Month
Awareness Weeks
- June 2–8 | Pet Appreciation Week (first week in June)
- June 2–8 | National Dog Bite Awareness Week
- June 17–21 | Take Your Pet to Work Week®
- June 17–23 | Animal Rights Awareness Week (third week in June)
- June 17–23 | National Pollinator Week
Holidays and Awareness Days
- June 1 | International Sheltie Day
- June 2 | National Greyhound Day
- June 4 | International Corgi Day
- June 4 | Hug Your Cat Day
- June 7 | World Food Safety Day
- June 8 | Best Friends Day
- June 8 | Missing Mutts Awareness Day (second Saturday in June)
- June 8 | World Oceans Day
- June 11 | World Pet Memorial Day (second Tuesday in June)
- June 12 | Peruvian Hairless Dog Day
- June 15 | National Dog Dad Day
- June 16 | Father’s Day
- June 17 | Take Your Cat to Work Day®
- June 18 | National Internet Cat Day
- June 18 | Veterinary Appreciation Day
- June 19 | Juneteenth
- June 19 | National Garfield the Cat Day
- June 19 | National Pets in Film Day
- June 20 | Ugliest Dog Day
- June 21 | National Dog Party Day
- June 21 | National Dachshund Day
- June 21 | Take Your Dog to Work Day®
- June 22 | National Pet Choking Prevention Day
- June 24 | Cat World Domination Day
- June 28 | National Insurance Awareness Day
- June 29 | World Day Against the Abandonment of Domestic Animals (last Saturday in June)
