| February (date varies) |
Spay Day USA Annual nationwide campaign that encourages Americans to end the tragedy of pet overpopulation by having at least one pet spayed or neutered. Sponsored by Doris Day Foundation. www.ddaf.org. |
| April | Animal Cruelty Prevention Month Sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). www.aspca.org. |
| May (dates vary) |
Be Kind to Animals Week Promotes kindness and humane care toward animals. Sponsored by American Humane Association. www.americanhumane.org. |
| June | Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month Promotes the adoption of cats from local shelters. Sponsored by ASPCA. www.aspca.org. |
| October | Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month Promotes the adoption of dogs from local shelters. Sponsored by ASPCA. www.aspca.org. |