Did you know the entire month of May is National Pet Month in the United States? Every day, pets bring joy to millions of households. Your pet is part of your family. Are you wondering how you should celebrate your favorite four-legged friend? Check out the following ideas for inspiration.
Pamper Your Pet
Do you currently own a pet or three? National Pet Month is the perfect time to pay extra attention to your dog, cat, turtle, bird, or other creature.
- Go for Longer Walks: With social distancing, getting out with your dog is essential for both of you. Go for walks, take a different route, or spend extra time outdoors.
- New Treats: When you are looking at the treat section, try something new. Your pet may appreciate a change. New dog bones, kitty treats, or special bird treats are excellent for pampering your pet. Or, if you are self-isolating, consider making a homemade treat for your pet.
- New Apparel: Do you dress up your dog? Buy your favorite pup a new outfit for spring.
- Collars: When was the last time you bought your pet a new collar? Celebrate National Pet Month by buying new collars.
- Bedding: Invest in a new pet bed to give your dog or cat a new area to sleep.
Adopt
Right now is the perfect time to add a new pet to your family. With the stay at home guidelines, you can spend the extra time caring for a new pet. Consider contacting your local shelter or dog rescue to find the best match for your household. Remember when adopting a pet, research the breed. Knowing about specific animal behavior before adopting can help to determine if the pet is right for you.
Foster
If you or your family are not ready to fully commit but would like to know how a cat or dog would fit into your family’s lifestyle, consider fostering. Numerous pet rescues and shelters place all types of animals into foster homes until they can be adopted. Fostering provides first-hand knowledge of pet ownership without a long-term commitment. When the time ends, most agencies allow foster families first pick on keeping the pet forever.
Donate
All shelters or dog rescues use donations. Of course, they will take monetary donations. But, most have a want list posted on their social media pages. If you want a hassle-free experience, consider taking advantage of the free shipping options. Allow the retailer to ship the item right to the rescue.
Social Media Share
Sharing posts on social media is a great way to help without the cost or responsibility of ownership. When you are on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, follow your local animal shelter or pet rescue. Every time a post appears of animals needing a home, share the information with your followers. A simple share may lead to an animal rescue among your friends or acquaintances.
Even small gestures can make National Pet Month a celebration. Enjoy your pet, adopt, or help a rescue.
What a sweet kitty picture at the top of your post! I love all animals, but I have a cat. I’ve had two cats most of my adult life. Lost two sister cats after 19 1/2 years. Then I got two more buddy cats. Lost the boy cat a couple of years ago, but the girl cat is still hanging in there! Our pets are such good companions 😊💙
I have 6 cats and 2 dogs. It’s a good thing I live on a small farm. The kitty in the top photo was abandoned down by the Maple River which is why I call her River. I had to bottle feed her. But she is a sweet little girl.
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Happy National Pet Month Rebecca!