International Homeless Animals Day 2023

International Homeless Animals Day

When is International Homeless Animals Day 2023

International Homeless Animals Day 2023

Saturday, August 19, 2023


When is International Homeless Animals Day 2024

International Homeless Animals Day 2024

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Why we celebrate International Homeless Animals Day?

Humans began domesticating animals thousands of years ago. Today, these animals cannot live a long life without human help. Unfortunately, more than a million cats and dogs are left on the streets homeless. It is our fault that they starve, fall ill, are mistreated, and die. But it’s up to us to change the situation. International Homeless Animals Day is dedicated to the problem of homeless animals. It is celebrated to help animals live a good, long life and eradicate the problem of homeless animals.

It is believed that Japan was the first country to raise this issue. The first animal shelter was created there back in 1695. And Great Britain was the first to pass a law against cruelty to livestock. A law to protect animals from cruel treatment was enacted in the country in 1822. Even if they are the property of a person, they cannot be subjected to violence because animals are living beings and deserve the right to a long, healthy life. An International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) was founded in 1959. Their purpose is to educate people about a responsible attitude toward animals.

But despite all these efforts, animals are still treated unfairly and they end up homeless, while shelters are overcrowded. This is not only unfair but also dangerous for society. For example, a homeless dog sick with rabies can attack a person and infect him. This is a global problem that needs to be addressed by the whole world. Thus, ISAR has begun to hold International Homeless Animals Day since 1992.

What Do People Do?

On this day, people’s activities are aimed at solving the problem of homeless animals. Shelters, services, veterinary clinics, and volunteers organize charity events. They urge not to buy pets from breeders but to adopt from shelters, as well as to sterilize them. This will reduce the number of stray animals. Caring people bring food and toys to shelters and also help find owners for pets. ISAR and other animal organizations hold various events to help our little friends. Anyone can join their activities.

How to Celebrate International Homeless Animals Day?

International Homeless Animals Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of August. This day is widely celebrated in the USA, France, and other countries. Also, International Cat Day and International Dog Day is celebrated in August. Provide assistance to homeless animals. Don’t pass them by, think about what you can do for them. Try to do this every day; and one day, the need for this holiday will cease.

Interesting facts about homeless animals

  • The Japanese ruler Tokugawa Tsunayoshi was a tyrant but was merciful to animals. He issued a decree that equates dogs to human life. If someone killed a dog, then the death penalty awaited him;
  • Richard Martin from the UK was the initiator of law against a cruel attitude toward animals. Once, he challenged to a duel a dog killer and also brought to trial a man who had beaten a donkey;
  • Costa Rica has the largest shelter for stray dogs called Territorio de Zaguates. All dogs are looked after and treated by veterinarians;
  • There are no homeless animals in the Netherlands. This is the only country in the world that has managed to solve the issue of homeless animals. Pet owners must sterilize pets, as well as pay taxes for their maintenance;
  • Germany is the first country to settle the protection of animals in the Constitution.

International Homeless Animals Day Observances

List of dates for other years

Weekday Date Year Name
Saturday 19 August 2023 International Homeless Animals Day
Saturday 17 August 2024 International Homeless Animals Day
Saturday 16 August 2025 International Homeless Animals Day
Saturday 15 August 2026 International Homeless Animals Day
Saturday 21 August 2027 International Homeless Animals Day
Saturday 19 August 2028 International Homeless Animals Day
Saturday 18 August 2029 International Homeless Animals Day
Saturday 17 August 2030 International Homeless Animals Day

International Homeless Animals Day Video

International Homeless Animals Day Cards

List of Common Holidays in 2023

Date Holiday Type
January 2023    
Jan 1 - Tues New Year's Day 2023 National holiday
Jan 6 - Sun Epiphany 2023 Christian
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Jan 14 - Mon Orthodox New Year 2023 Orthodox Christian
Jan 15 - Tues Makar Sankranti 2023 Hindu
Jan 21 - Mon Tu B'Shevat 2023 Jewish
Jan 21 - Mon Martin Luther King Day 2023 National holiday
February 2023    
Feb 1 - Fri National Freedom Day 2023 Observance
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Feb 2 - Sat Groundhog Day 2023 Observance
Feb 5 - Tues Chinese New Year 2023 Observance
Feb 12 - Tues Lincoln's Birthday 2023 Observance
Feb 14 - Thurs Valentine's Day 2023 Observance
Feb 18 - Mon Presidents' Day - Washington's Birthday 2023 National holiday
March 2023    
Mar 1 - Fri Read Across America Day 2023 Observance
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Mar 5 - Tues Maha Shivaratri 2023 Hindu
Mar 5 - Tues Mardi Gras 2023 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Lent 2019 Christian
Mar 6 - Wed Ash Wednesday 2023 Christian
Mar 10 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - begins 2023 Daylight Saving
Mar 17 - Sun St. Patrick's Day 2023 Observance
Mar 20 - Wed Spring/Fall - March equinox 2023 Season
Mar 21 - Thur Purim 2023 Jewish
Mar 21 - Thurs Holi 2023 Hindu
April 2023    
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Apr 13 - Sat Thomas Jefferson Birthday 2023 Observance
Apr 14 - Sun Rama Navami 2023 Hindu
Apr 14 -Sun Palm Sunday 2023 Christian
Apr 15 - Mon Tax Day 2023 Observance
Apr 16 - Tues National Library Workers Day 2023 Observance
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Apr 19 - Fri Good Friday 2023 Christian
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Apr 21 - Sun Laylat al Bara'at 2023 Muslim
Apr 21 - Sun Easter 2023 Christian
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Apr 26 - Fri Orthodox Good Friday 2023 Orthodox Christian
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Apr 27 - Sat Passover - Final Day 2023 Jewish
Apr 28 - Sun Orthodox Easter 2023 Orthodox Christian
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May 2 - Thur Yom Hashoah 2023 Jewish
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May 5 - Sun Cinco de Mayo 2023 Observance
May 6 - Mon National Nurses Day 2023 Observance
May 6 - Mon Ramadan starts 2023 Muslim
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May 18 - Sat Armed Forces Day 2023 Observance
May 22 - Wed National Maritime Day 2023 Observance
May 23 - Thurs Lag BaOmer 2023 Jewish
May 27 - Mon Memorial Day 2023 National holiday
May 30 - Thurs Ascension Day 2023 Christian
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2023 Muslim
June 2023    
Jun 1 - Sat Laylat al Qadr 2023 Muslim
Jun 5 - Wed Eid al-Fitr 2023 Muslim
Jun 6 - Thurs D-Day 2023 Observance
Jun 9 - Sun Shavuot 2023 Jewish
Jun 9 - Sun Pentecost 2023 Christian
Jun 10 - Mon Whit Monday 2023 Christian
Jun 14 - Fri Flag Day 2023 Observance
Jun 16 - Sun Fathers' Day 2023 Observance
Jun 20 - Thurs Corpus Christi 2023 Christian
Jun 21 - Fri Summer/Winter Solstice 2023 Season
July 2023    
Jul 4 - Thurs Rath Yatra 2023 Hindu
Jul 4 - Thurs 4th of July - Independence Day 2023 National holiday
Jul 28 - Sun Parents Day 2023 Observance
August 2023    
Aug 4 - Sun Friendship Day 2023 Observance
Aug 11 - Sun Day of Arafat 2023 Muslim
Aug 11 - Sun Tisha B'Av 2023 Jewish
Aug 11 - Sun Eid al-Adha 2023 Muslim
Aug 14 - Wed Raksha Bandhan 2023 Hindu
Aug 15 - Thurs Assumption of Mary 2023 Christian
Aug 19 - Mon National Aviation Day 2023 Observance
Aug 21 - Wed Senior Citizens Day 2023 Observance
Aug 23 - Fri Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Hindu
Aug 26 - Mon Women's Equality Day 2023 Observance
Aug 31 - Sat Muharram 2023 Muslim
September 2023    
Sept 2 - Mon Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Hindu
Sep 2 - Mon Labor Day 2023 National holiday
Sep 8 - Sun National Grandparents Day 2023 Observance
Sep 10 - Tues Ashura 2023 Muslim
Sep 11 - Wed Patriot Day 2023 Observance
Sep 17 - Tues Constitution Citizenship Day 2023 Observance
Sep 23 - Mon Fall/ Spring - September equinox 2023 Season
Sept 29 - Sun Navratri 2023 Hindu
Sept 30 - Mon Rosh Hashana 2023 Jewish
October 2023    
Oct 7 - Mon Child Health Day 2023 Observance
Oct 7 - Mon Dussehra 2023 Hindu
Oct 9 - Wed Leif Erikson 2023 Observance
Oct 9 - Wed Yom Kippur 2023 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Sukkot 2023 Jewish
Oct 14 - Mon Columbus Day 2023 National holiday
Oct 16 - Wed Boss's Day 2023 Observance
Oct 21 - Mon Shemini Atzeret 2023 Jewish
Oct 22 - Tues Simchat Torah 2023 Jewish
Oct 27 - Sun Diwali 2023 Hindu
Oct 31 - Thurs Halloween 2023 Observance
November 2023    
Nov 1 - Fri All Saints' Day 2023 Christian
Nov 2 - Fri All Souls Day 2023 Christian
Nov 3 - Sun Daylight Saving Time - ends 2023 Daylight Saving
Nov 10 - Sun The Prophet's Birthday 2023 Muslim
Nov 11 - Mon Veterans Day 2023 National holiday
Nov 28 - Thurs Thanksgiving Day 2023 National holiday
Nov 29 - Fri Black Friday 2023 Observance
December 2023    
Dec 2 - Mon Cyber Monday 2023 Observance
Dec 1 - Sun Advent 2023 Christian
Dec 6 - Fri St Nicholas Day 2023 Christian
Dec 7 - Sat Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day 2023 Observance
Dec 17 - Tues Wright Brothers Day 2023 Observance
Dec 22 - Sun Winter/Summer Solstice 2023 Season
Dec 23 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Starts 2023 Jewish
Dec 24 - Tues Christmas Eve 2023 Christian
Dec 25 - Wed Christmas Day 2023 National holiday
Dec 26 - Thurs Kwanzaa -thru Jan 1 2023 Observance
Dec 30 - Mon Hanukkah/Chanukah - Final Day 2023 Jewish
Dec 31 - Tues New Years Eve 2023 Observance

 


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