DDEAF Calendar

I would like, to begin with, to say that though parents, husbands, children, lovers and friends are all very well, they are not dogs.
 - Elizabeth Von Arnim

This calendar is a listing of events, dedications and celebrations for all of us to enjoy with our dogs. While most of the events are not specific to deaf dogs, we have included them because a deaf dog could be part of them as easily as any other dog. The events that are primarily for deaf dogs have been highlighted in green to make them easier to find.

If you know of anything we have missed, or if you are setting up a booth at a local event to help educate the public about deaf dogs, see our Contact page so that we know to add it. And if you are ready to plan your own deaf dog picnic or other "get together," see our Picnic page for a few tips and ideas on organizing it. (It's not that hard and it really is a whole lot of fun! See some past picnics by using the links on our Recommended Websites page.)

March, 2023

March 3

What if Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs? Day

April, 2023

Entire Month	Prevention Of Animal Cruelty Month
Entire Month	National Pet First Aid Awareness Month
First Saturday	Tag Day
Third Week	National Pet ID Week

May, 2023

First Week	National Pet Week
First Sunday	Mayday For Mutts
First Full Week	Be Kind To Animals Week
Second Saturday	Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
Third Week	National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 29	Northeast Deaf Dogs Picnic 1pm, at Sugar Bush Farm, see the Yahoo Group for more information

June, 2023

Second Sunday	World Pet Memorial Day
Fourth Friday	Take Your Dog To Work Day

July, 2023

Entire Month

Dog House Repairs Month

August, 2023

Third Saturday

Homeless Animals' Day

September, 2023

Second Sunday	National Pet Memorial Day
Last Full Week (Sun-Sat)	Deaf Dog Awareness Week Visit Petfinder, who also promotes this event Inspired because this week is both National Dog Week & Deaf Awareness Week

October, 2023

Entire Month	Adopt A Dog Month
Entire Month	Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Date Changes	Animal Welfare Week, from the AVMA

November, 2023

First Full Week

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

December, 2023

No Events This Month

January, 2024

January 14

National Dress Up Your Pet Day

February, 2024

Entire Month	National Prevent A Litter Month, from the HSUS
Entire Month	Pet Dental Month
Entire Month	Responsible Pet Owners Month
February 14	Pet Theft Awareness Day
February 20	Love Your Pet Day
February 23	International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
Fourth Tuesday	Spay Day