February (last Tuesday): Spay Day USA
Sponsor: The Doris Day Animal Foundation
202-546-1761; www.ddaf.org

March 15: Be Kind to Animals Kid Contest
Nominate a kid who loves animals and shows it in his/her daily life. The deadline for entries is usually mid March. Check AHA’s web site for more details.
Sponsor: American Humane Association
800-227-4645; www.americanhumane.org

April: Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
212-876-7700; www.aspca.org

April (First Saturday): Tag Day
Tag Day promotes the need for all pets to wear identification.
Sponsor: American Humane Association
800-227-4645; www.americanhumane.org

May (first weekend):  National Pet Adoptathon
Sponsor: North Shore Animal League

May (first week): Be Kind to Animals Week
Sponsor: American Humane Association
800-227-4645; www.americanhumane.org

May (third week): National Dog Bite Prevention Week
Sponsor: The American Veterinary Medical Society
847-925-8070; www.avma.org

June: Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
212-876-7700; www.aspca.org

October: Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
Sponsor: American Humane Association
800-227-4645; www.americanhumane.org

October: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
212-876-7700; www.aspca.org

October 28: Make a Difference Day
Students can organize a project to benefit the shelter animals.
Sponsor: USA WEEKEND Magazine
800-416-3824; www.makeadifferenceday.com

November 4-10: National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States
202-452-1100;

November: ASPCA Children’s Essay Contest
Sponsor: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
212-876-7700; www.aspca.org

November/December:  Home 4 the Holidays
Adoption campaign begins to find as many homes as possible for the shelter animals before the holidays. 

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