February 2026 Pet Holidays

The month of love shines the spotlight on several important causes: the need for spay and neuter and the growing issue of dog theft.

February pet days

Month-Long Observances

  • Beat the Heat Month.
  • Black Dog and Cat Syndrome Awareness Month.
  • Dog Training Education Month.
  • Feline Fix by Five Month.
  • National Cat Health Month.
  • National Prevent a Litter Month.
  • Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. (Humane Society of the United States)
  • Pet Dental Health Month.
  • Responsible Pet Owners Month.

Week-Long Observances

  • Jan. 31, Feb. 2-3: Westminster Week. This year to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Madison Square Garden in New York City, this series includes the Masters Agility Championship, Masters Obedience Championship and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
  • Feb. 7-14: Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week.
  • Feb. 15-21 (3rd full week in February) National Drink Wine with Your Cat Week.
  • Feb. 22-28: National Justice for Animals Week.

One-Day Holidays

  • Feb. 1: World Galgo Day. This awareness day shines a light on the tragic fate of thousands of Galgos, a Spanish sighthound, left to die or killed at the end of Spain’s hunting season every year. Also known as World Greyhound Day.
  • Feb. 2: Sled Dog Day.
  • Feb. 2: National Brown Dog Day.
  • Feb. 3: Doggy Date Night.
  • Feb. 3: National Golden Retriever Day.
  • Feb. 5: World Animal Reiki Day.
  • Feb. 12: Safety Pup Day. An awareness effort by the National Child Safety Council (N.C.S.C.), this day features the work of Safetypup®, a puppy character who helps teach children about safety.
  • Feb. 14: Pet Theft Awareness Day.
  • Feb. 17: Cat Day (Dzień kota) in Poland.
  • Feb. 17: Cat Day in Italy.
  • Feb. 19: National Boston Terrier Day.
  • Feb. 19: National Whippet Day. Created by Redhound for Dogs, a UK company that specializes in Whippet clothing. (There’s also an International Whippet Day in July.)
  • Feb. 20: National Love Your Pet Day.
  • Feb. 21: International Skye Terrier Day.
  • Feb. 22: Cat Day in Japan.
  • Feb. 22: Marie Day. Designated by Walt Disney Japan, this day celebrates Marie of The AristoCats!
  • Feb. 22: Walking the Dog Day.
  • Feb. 23: International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day and National Dog Biscuit Day.
  • Feb. 24: World Spay Day. Annual campaign by the Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States; held the last Tuesday of February. Created to combat the crisis of pet overpopulation in every corner of the globe, animal lovers are encouraged to spread the word through social media and help to raise funds for the paws cause.

More Pet Holidays

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