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World Animal Day is celebrated on 4 October every year to raise awareness about improving the welfare standards of the animals around the world. World Animal Day celebrates the relationship between humankind and the animal kingdom. We can’t ignore that animals play an important role in our lives. This day provide us an opportunity to serve animals and be a part of something special.
History :
World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy to highlight the plight of endangered species. In 2003, the first World Animal Day website was launched by the Naturewatch Foundation which is UK-based animal welfare charity.
What is World Animal Day?
For this several animal welfare organisations, community groups, youth, children’s clubs etc. are encouraged. Several business organisations and individuals organise an event to draw an attention on an animal issue and motivate people to come forward and save animals.
Do you know about Naturewatch Foundation?
It is only a small charity and financial support for World Animal Day and has always been extremely limited, identifying cost-effective ways to progress this powerful movement which is a key to ensuring its full potential.
Celebrations :
Various awareness and educational events are organised, pet adoption events, conferences and workshops, animal blessing services, fund raising events, school events to educate the younger generation about animals etc.
Several events are organised for celebrating World Animal Day. Which are publicised on this website and advertised using the World Animal Day brand and logo. This draws attention to animal issues and makes them front page news which is a vital catalyst for change.
