Why We Celebrate World Animal day

Hello animal lovers! If you're reading this, then it's likely that you love animals and want to do your part in helping them. That's why we want to bring attention to World Animal Day. Here at Vital Pet Life, we believe that every day should be world animal day because we think that all living creatures deserve a chance for happiness and freedom from harm.

What is World Animal Day?

World Animal Day is an international day of celebration and a day to spread awareness about how we can be good stewards to our furry, feathered and scaly friends. It originated in 1925 when Heinrich Zimmermann organized the first celebration in Berlin. Zimmermann, the publisher of a German animal lovers’ magazine, “Man and Dog,” launched the event to raise awareness and improve the welfare of animals.

World Animal Day is drawing attention to animal welfare issues across the globe by encouraging businesses, schools, clubs, and others to organize and participate in various World Animal Day events, with the goal of improving the lives of all animals through recognition and awareness.

Now’s the time for all animal lovers to show us their compassion and plan to make a big roar. Animals can’t talk in the conventional way that humans communicate with each other. But there’s one day where we can all give a voice to the animals who can’t speak for themselves. On October 4, people spanning the globe will come together to celebrate World Animal Day. In any corner of the planet, no matter which country you explore, animals will consistently have a strong impact on the region’s culture.

The importance of animal welfare

There are so many animals around the world suffering from being used for entertainment, food, medicine, fashion, scientific advancement, and as exotic pets. Every animal deserves to have a good life where they enjoy the benefits of the Five Domains. The five domains to consider for an animal's wellbeing:

• Nutrition
• Environment
• Health
• Behavior
• Mental State

World Animal Day helps to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It is celebrated in different ways across the globe. Through increased awareness and education, we can create a world where animals are always recognized as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare.

How to celebrate World Animal Day

Get involved

One of the best ways to do your part is to get involved with any of the official events happening on October 4. A good place to start is the official World Animal Day website, where you can get help coming up with an idea, organizing a plan, and putting it into action.

Adopt a pet

Pet adopt-a-thons are a common event held in many cities on World Animal Day and it’s a small action that can make a big difference. At these events, attendees can learn about pet ownership and care, share stories with fellow pet owners, buy pet-related toys, products, and more.

Join a peaceful protest

Peaceful protests are also commonplace around the world on October 4. These can range from the better treatment of agricultural livestock to the complete termination of cultural pastimes, such as bullfighting, whale-slaughtering, and poaching elephants and other wildlife.

Things you can do for animals in need

Speak out for animals. Get active in local animal welfare. You can also register on American Humane’s website at www.americanhumane.org to receive timely Action Alerts about issues affecting animals. You’ll be able to make a difference for animals with just the click of your mouse.

Share kindness. Teach the people in your life – especially children – about the importance of being kind to animals.

Appreciate wildlife. Leave room in your yard for natural habitats, like a pond for fish or a birdhouse.

Report animal abuse. While acts of violence against animals are tragic in their own right, they are also a red flag for other violent behavior, including domestic abuse and violent crime.

Adopt a pet from a shelter or breed rescue group. Local shelters and rescue groups are the best place to find companion animals – no matter what type you’re looking for.

The importance of World Animal Day

Protecting the ecosystem

Ecosystems are extremely fragile. When one species exits for any reason, it often has serious repercussions for the rest of the system. By celebrating World Animal Day, we raise awareness about the importance of conserving the balance in our ecosystems. This ensures tens of thousands of people will maintain their farming and fishing livelihoods.

It unites us all

The mission of World Animal Day is to bring together all humans in the name of improving the lives of animals. This means all people, regardless of nationality, faith, religion, or political ideology, are welcome to join in to make a difference. The ultimate goal is to ensure animals are recognized as sentient beings, and we do all we can to improve their welfare.

Over the years, World Animal Day has seen great success in improving the lives of animals. World Animal Day is a day of celebration for all animals, including those who are suffering in the world. On this special day, we remember and honor our animal friends on this special day by spreading awareness and raising funds to help them live better lives. This year on October 4th, make sure you plan an event or give back in some way that will show your love for these wonderful creatures! How will you be celebrating World Animal Day? Be sure to share your pictures with us @VitalPetLife #worldanimalday