February 20: National Love Your Pet Day

Show How Much You Care: Tips to Make National Love Your Pet Day Memorable

There may be times in our lives when we take our pets for granted a little bit. Perhaps they did something to frustrate us or you have got into a bit of a rut with your routine. This makes sense, as every relationship has its golden moments and those that are a little more mundane. So, why not use this day to shower your pet with a little more affection and show how you really feel?

When is National Love Your Pet Day?

You can celebrate National Love Your Pet Day on February 20th. This is a great time of year to have a day like this as it is just under a week after Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s isn’t always the best time of year for everyone if they are single and recently out of a relationship. But, if you have a strong relationship with a pet, it is nice to have this day a week later when the hearts and flowers can have a different meaning. 

How to celebrate National Love Your Pet Day.

Essentially, National Love Your Pet Day is a bit like Valentine’s for your four-legged friend – or two-legged if you keep birds. It is nice to have such a broad and open day where it isn’t just about the cats and the dogs in our lives.

It doesn’t matter if you have a hamster, rabbit, lizard, ferret, or anything else. This is the day to show how much they mean to you. Granted, many of them won’t see beyond the gifts or understand the more abstract concept of a national holiday.

But, you can still bring some extra joy. You can give them a special treat, make more time for bonding and play, or buy them something that will enrich their lives long-term.

Are there National Love Your Pet Day greetings cards and gifts?

You could get a greeting card for your pet, but they might not appreciate the gesture as much as a tasty treat or other presents. Buy them something they can enjoy – either short-term, like a food treat, or long-term like a toy or something for their enclosure.

You could also send a card or a gift to someone in your life that has a beloved pet that you are familiar with. Maybe your sibling or parents have a dog that you can make a fuss of for the day. Or, maybe you have a friend with an unusual pet that struggles to find enrichment items for them. Show that you see the value in their strange companion. 

Don’t forget to take part in National Love Your Pet Day on social media. 

You can use the #NationalLoveYourPetDay hashtag to see what is going on via social media. There are sure to be all kinds of videos and pictures flying around social media as we proclaim our love for our pets. Be aware that there may also be some people choosing to mark a passing on this day to show that they are still thinking of their companion. Be respectful and show some love back. 

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Fun facts about National Love Your Pet Day.

Did you know that:

~ More than a third of pet owners in one UK survey said they preferred their pets to their partners. 

~ In the US, pet owners spent $72.56 billion on their pets. They say that money can’t buy you love, but it clearly goes a long way. 

~ There are more dogs than there are cats as pets, which adds fuel to the cat vs dog debate. In 2018, there were 470 million dogs worldwide to 370 million cats. 

UK Pet Ownership Stats

• 52% of UK adults own a pet
• 27% of UK adults have a dog with an estimated population of 10.2 million pet dogs
• 24% of the UK adult population have a cat with an estimated population of 11.1 million pet cats
• 2% of the UK adult population has a rabbit with an estimated population of 1 million pet rabbits!
  Source: PDSA

How to use National Love Your Pet Day to market your business

1. Create content around National Love Your Pet Day. You can write blog posts or articles about the holiday, create videos or podcasts about why we should love our pets and what impact it can have on our lives, or share stories of pet owners and their beloved animals. Embrace the spirit of the day and make sure that your content is visually appealing, informative, and entertaining.
2. Utilize social media to spread the word about National Love Your Pet Day. Take pictures of you and your pet (or make funny GIFs) to share on Instagram, Twitter, and other platforms. Encourage viewers to tag their friends in the post or use a hashtag related to the holiday like #NationalLoveYourPetDay or #LoveYourPetDay so that more people will see it.
3. Offer special deals for customers who bring in their pets on National Love Your Pet Day. This could be discounts for pet-related services such as grooming or even a free treat for each pet who visits your business during this time period!
4. Partner with animal shelters or rescue organizations in your area by donating a portion of your proceeds from sales made during National Love Your Pet Day to these organizations. You can also offer discounted services for adopted pets from these organizations, or host an event at your business in which you donate all proceeds to them!
5. Host a contest for customers and followers leading up to National Love Your Pet Day where they can submit photos of their pets along with stories of why they love them so much. Have people vote on the entries to determine which one should win a prize from you!

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