May Pet Awareness & National Days

Updated on 26th October 20232nd July 2021Pet Business Marketing May Wild Life

5 Top Tips To Have A Safe BBQ Around Pets And Wildlife This National BBQ Week

National BBQ Week is upon us! It’s a time to enjoy delicious food, good company and an opportunity to relax in the sun with your furry friends. Set to fall during the return of the British summer heatwave, on May 29th to June 4th , the nation will celebrate the 27th anniversary of National BBQ Week. Over the last year, the amount of UK BBQs increased by 391% with around 60 million BBQs already taking place. Whether that’s a result of the warm weather, or the easing of the lockdown, the numbers are expected to steadily rise over time as …

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Updated on 23rd January 202426th May 2021Pet Business Marketing May

29 May: National Dog Friendly Day – Supporting Dog Friendly Businesses

National Dog Friendly Day is a nationwide event taking place on 29th May, the day has been created to share our love, appreciation and support for dog friendly businesses across the world. While pubs score high on our list for going out, hotels are pawfect too for a well deserved break. And while we will bark like crazy for any place that welcomes dogs on site, restaurants hold the real treats. This day is an opportunity for us pet owners to get out with our dogs in tow and enjoy some social life and mini getaways. History of National Dog …

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Updated on 23rd January 202410th May 2021May Pet Business Marketing

May 23: World Turtle Day – Celebrating these Magnificent Creatures

World Turtle Day is celebrated on May 23rd each year, and was established by the American Tortoise Rescue in 2000. Tortoises and turtles are vulnerable animals around the world due to a variety of threats including being hunted for food, having their habitats polluted, and being killed on roads, yet they are often overlooked in conservation efforts. World Turtle Day serves to raise awareness of these animals and the problems they face. Turtles are often thought of as slow, lumbering creatures that take their time to get anywhere. They are seen as a symbol for patience and persistence. In fact, …

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Updated on 23rd January 20247th May 2021Pet Business Marketing May

May 16: Horse Rescue Day – Neglected Horses Need Your Love Too

Horse Rescue Day is a day that falls on May 16th every year. This day started in 2000 and was created to show awareness for the many horses that are neglected or abused by their owners. It’s an important reminder of how we should treat animals and not take them for granted. History of Horse Rescue Day The concept of horse welfare began during the 17th century and allowed for a more humane treatment of horses. Ideologically, animals are considered machines. Islamic cultures appreciated horses more than West European civilizations did. Horses dying was not much of a consideration in the …

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Updated on 23rd January 20246th May 2021Pet Business Marketing May

May 14: Bond With Your Dog Day -The Unique Bond of Human and Canine

It’s not always easy to find time for your canine friend. That’s why Tina Elven created a day just for you and your pup. Every year on May 14th, pet owners everywhere celebrate the bond they share with their best furry friends. Bond with Your Dog Day is an annual event that commemorates the connection between humans and canines. It serves as an opportunity for dog-lovers to spend quality time bonding with their four-legged companions – no matter how busy life gets! History of Bond With Your Dog Day There are over 470 million dogs in the world. It is …

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