Animal Days to Remember in 2006

January

22 — National Answer Your Cat's Question Day

February

National Prevent a Litter Month - Participate in the overpopulation lesson plan on the Teacher section to understand the importance of spaying and neutering.

Watch the Spay and Neuter videos.

Invite CAHS into your classroom to discuss overpopulation — Fill out your request for a tour under the Program section of the Web site.

2 — Groundhog Day
17 — Random Acts of Kindness Day — See the Community Service section for ways you can help the animals at the humane society.
23 — International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day — See the Community Service section for a recipe for dog treats. Come feed the dogs at the shelter and add a little happiness to their day.

March

23 — The Capital Area Humane Society’s Celebrity Chef event. Come sample some great food from some of Columbus’ finest restaurants — and help the animals at the same time. For ticket and event information, contact 614/777-PETS (7387) x233.

April

Animal Cruelty Prevention Month — Participate in the animal welfare lesson plan on the Teacher section to understand why animals deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.

3rd week National Youth Service Day (Youth Service America) — See our Community Service section for ways you can help the animals at CAHS.

7 — Tag Day (American Humane Association)
10 — ASPCA's 140th anniversary
22 — Earth Day
23 — Read Me Day — See the Resource section for a list of books about animals
27 — Arbor Day
Tell A Story Day — See the Resource section for a list of books about animals; share the story with friends and family members. Or, make up a story about how an animal in need was saved or how a lost puppy found its way home.

May

1st full week Be Kind to Animals Week (American Humane Association) — See the Community Service section for ways you can be kind to the animals at the shelter.

14 — Mother's Day

June

Adopt a Shelter Cat Month (ASPCA)

18 — Father's Day

July

Stayed tune for July events.

August

19 — National Homeless Animal Day (International Society for Animal Rights)

September

12 — National Pet Memorial Day
23 — Dogs in Political Day

October

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month (ASPCA)

20 — The Capital Area Humane Society's annual PAWS event. For tickets and event information, contact 614/777-PETS (7387) x233.
27 — Make a Difference Day (Points of Life Foundation) — See Community Service section for ways you can make a difference in the lives of homeless animals
29 — The Capital Area Humane Society's Halloween Pet Parade at the Easton Towne Center. For event information, contact 614/777-PETS (7387) x233.
31 — Halloween

November

1st full week National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (Humane Society of the United States) — See Community Service section for ways to help CAHS

2nd full week National Children's Book Week — See Resource section for the list of books about animals. Share your learnings with friends and family.

23 — Thanksgiving

December

2,3,9 & 10 — Bring your pooch or feline to Pet People Stores for photos with Santa. Select stores only, contact 614/777-PETS (7387) x233 for locations and hours.
15-23 — Chanukah
25 — Christmas
26-1 — Kwanzaa
28 — Endangered Species Act 33rd anniversary