NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY – February 20
Mon Feb 20th

National Love Your Pet Day

Pet enthusiasts around the world observe National Love Your Pet Day on February 20th. This holiday, we're focusing more on our pets. The day encourages pampering our animals and focusing on the unique human relationships pets have in our lives.

Did you know that the majority of households in the United States have at least one pet? While more cats than dogs are available in the United States, more households have dogs than cats, but not by much. Pets are not restricted to the canine and feline categories. Quite a few people are among those who like birds, reptiles, fish, or rats as a companionship. On National Love Your Pet Day, we are sure you will enjoy spending a little extra time with them on National Love Your Pet Day and reap the benefits, as well as stress relief and lower blood pressure. So on February 20th (and every day) show your love for your animals!

How to celebrate #nationalloveyourself on a daily basis

  • Give your dog a special treat
  • Go for an extra-long walk with your dog
  • Give them your undivided focus
  • Make sure that their vaccinations are up to date
  • Watch them on a pet video with them full of cats, dogs, and other animals
  • When grooming, give them a few extra strokes with the forest
  • Sit, shake, rollover
  • Play their favorite game or bring out their best toy
  • Inspector their toys to ensure they're in good shape. Toss out any discarded items
  • Even if it is not their laundry day, wash their bedding. Let them fluff it up the way they like it
  • Regardless of what you do, spoil and honor your animals. On social media, use the hashtag #NationalLoveYourPetDay to post

Love your pets FAQ

I don't have a pet. Can I celebrate the day? Can I celebrate the day? Yes, yes. You won't have pets, but you might be a pet lover. To spend time with their pets, visit a shelter or ask a friend if you can spend time with their animals.

Q. My pets are stuffed animals like Teddy bears and dolphins... Is it okay if I love those animals today? Yes, yes. Show them some love. Re-organize them. Get them a new wardrobe. Have a tea party.

Q. Do all dogs like to snuggle? Does everyone dog like to snuggle?

A. It depends on the breed. A. It depends. Many of them don't like to snuggle, even as snuggly as a cat may seem.. And although the boa constrictor looks incredibly welcoming, we wouldn't mistake his disposition as snuggle-friendly.