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National Blame Someone Else Day
National Blame Someone Else Day Have you ever broken a vase or tracked mud into someone else’s home? Have you ever wished that you could place the blame on someone else to avoid getting scolded, even as an adult? You’re not alone and this may be the reason that we blame animals for our bad behavior. National Blame Someone Else Day is always celebrated on the first Friday the 13th of the year. The holiday was invented by Anne Moeller of Clio, Michigan in 1982. One day, her alarm clock failed to go off, which created a domino effect of […] Read more »
National Pet Memorial Day
National Pet Memorial Day For most people, pets are more than just animals. They become part of the family and grow to be our best friends. We quickly become attached to them and the loss of a pet can be devastating. Each year on the second Sunday in September, pet owners come together to honor their animals, both past and present, and to think about the important and loving role that their pets have played in their lives. How To Observe The Holiday On National Pet Memorial Day, take a few minutes to show your appreciation for your pet, […] Read more »
National Newspaper Carrier Day
National Newspaper Carrier Day It’s a calm, quiet Saturday morning, and everyone in your home is sleeping. You are an early-riser and you are in the kitchen making a cup of coffee. Suddenly the doorbell rings and everyone in the house is awake and the person delivering the newspaper to your door is frantic. Why? Fido is barking uncontrollably! National Newspaper Carrier Day is observed annually to honor the newspaper carriers that deliver the news to people at their doorsteps. Holiday History On September 4, 1833, publisher Benjamin Day hired the very first paperboy. Day had placed an advertisement […] Read more »
National Grief Awareness Day
National Grief Awareness Day Feelings and emotions are part of life; they’re what makes us human and unites us in ways that nothing else in this world can. They say no man is an island, and it’s true. We’re hardwired to form bonds with others whether we like it or not—it doesn’t even have to be with another human. We become attached to our pets, our jobs, or our hobbies. We outwardly express all sorts of emotions because of these connections—from happiness and excitement to anger and frustration. However, one emotion, in particular, is usually hidden under a façade rather […] Read more »
National Dog Day
National Dog Day National Dog Day is a yearly celebration dedicated to amazing canines across the nation. Founded by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige, National Dog Day is observed every 26th of August and is meant to acknowledge the importance of man’s best friend and raise awareness about the reality dogs everywhere are experiencing behind closed doors. This National Dog Day, let’s all work together to stop breed banning, animal abuse, and the buying of dogs from unreputable pet stores supplied by puppy mills or backyard breeders. Lots of wonderful dogs are stuck in shelters, […] Read more »
National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day In 1939, former President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared August 19th as National Aviation Day to recognize and celebrate the history and development of aviation. Falling precisely on the same date as Orville Wright’s birthday, it’s considered to be one of America’s most treasured holidays. Orville Wright, together with his elder brother, Wilbur Wright, invented the world’s first powered fixed-wing aircraft in the year 1903. It was called the Wright Flyer and was the first of its kind to have built-in controls and execute a sustained flight. Orville Wright flew the aircraft for the first time in Big […] Read more »
National Creamsicle Day
National Creamsicle Day Did you know that creamsicles were created entirely by accident? In 1905, an eleven-year-old boy from San Francisco named Frank Epperson made fruit-flavored soda from soda powder and water, which was pretty popular at that time, and used a wooden stick to stir everything together. He never finished drinking it, though, and accidentally left the cup of soda outside overnight. The next morning, he saw that the soda had completely frozen around the wooden stick. So, he ran the cup under warm water, pulled out the frozen treat, and the rest was history! The first time Frank […] Read more »
National Waterpark Day
Grab your bathing suit and floaties because today is National Waterpark Day! The summer heat can be just as unbearable for dogs as it is for us humans. Just think about all that warm fur that dogs have to wear all day! Let your pet cool off in the water and join in on today’s fun activities! Visit A Dog-Only Waterpark in St. Louis Unfortunately, most waterparks are not pet-friendly and do not allow you to bring your pup along on your day trip. Can you imagine all of the dog hair that would be in the pools? Yuck! […] Read more »