WORLD ANIMAL DAY 2023

World Animal Day is celebrated annually on October 4th. This special day was established in 1931 with the intention to promote animal rights, conservation and welfare issues worldwide making the day an International Day of Action.

Additionally, this day present an opportunity for everyone to show appreciation for ALL animals whether great or small, aquatic or terrestrial, domesticated or wild.  Other focuses for this special event include to raise awareness pertaining to the protection of the wildlife and their habitats, and to reflect on animals’ contribution towards the ecosystems, food chain and their other amazing abilities.

Some activities that are encouraged for the commemoration for this special day includes:

  • Adopt or foster an animal
  • Volunteer at an animal shelter
  • Organize a fundraiser for animals
  • Get educated on animal rights
  • Spread awareness on endangered animals and their habitats

The theme for World Animal Day 2023 is “Great or Small, Love Them All”.