📆 The Week Ahead: National Pet Day 🐶🐱
Today is Monday, April 11, and we are celebrating National Pet Day!
Yesterday, Sunday, April 10, we also celebrated National Siblings Day.
Keep reading to see what's coming up as we continue through this week and the month of April.
The observance of National Pet Day dates back to 2005 to acknowledge the contentment pets bring to our lives, and to sustain awareness of the animal populations at risk in shelters. Starting with dogs thousands of years ago, people worldwide have kept a growing number of domesticated animals for pleasure and companionship.
There are more than 32,000 veterinary establishments that help care for America's pets and more than 71,000 practicing veterinarians. Including veterinary costs, Americans spend on average $1,126 annually on their pets.
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