Every Day is Tag Day for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Saturday, April 1st. There are until the next observance.

Every Day is Tag Day is observed annually on the first Saturday in April, and this year it falls on April 1. Pet owners, veterinarians, animal shelters, and other organizations dedicated to the care and welfare of pets take advantage of this opportunity to educate and encourage pet owners to have their pets microchipped or to provide collared identification tags to ensure the pets’ safe return if they are stolen or go missing. The humane community commemorates this day with educational events, discounts, and evaluations of the most effective I.D. tags to help “pet parents” make the best choice for their dogs.

📆 When is Every Day is Tag Day?

This year, Every Day is Tag Day is on April 1st. It is the 1st Saturday in April; in 2024, it is on Monday.

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📜 History of Every Day is Tag Day

The ownership of animals as companions dates back to 12,000 years. They give their guardians, or “human parents,” an unending range of physical and emotional advantages. When worry or melancholy strikes, the presence of a dog or cat may elevate one’s emotions and help one maintain happiness.

Human-pet relationships have evolved into mutually beneficial relationships, with the former serving as guardians or providers and the latter serving as companions and occasionally protectors. Both dogs and humans have developed greater bonds and relationships than members of their own species. The discovery that a pet has gone missing may be distressing and frightening for the owner. Similarly, a domesticated pet lost in unknown territory might become unpredictable and dangerous. Every year, 6.3 million companion animals are taken to animal shelters, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (A.S.P.C.A.).

Every Day is a Tag Dog Day was established to guarantee that dogs in shelters are returned to their owners, thus minimizing the number of animals killed in shelters due to overcrowding, aggression, or injury. The American Humane Society established this day to make us more responsible for our dogs’ safety—we are responsible for anything that threatens their well-being. The fate of lost animals is frequently sealed in the absence of accurate and up-to-date identification. We need to make sure that our dogs are easy to find and get back to their owners.

☑️ Every Day is Tag Day facts

Cats are a bit self-obsessed
Cats groom themselves for roughly six hours every day.

Meow’s got talent
Cats have around 100 vocal sounds, whereas dogs have approximately 10.

Seeing is not believing
Dogs can see colors, but they perceive them in the same way that colorblind people do.

Things to do on Every Day is Tag Day

Get your pet a microchip
It is highly recommended that your pet be microchipped. A microchip that is always up-to-date is like a permanent ID for your pet.

Adopt a pet
If possible, adopt a pet from one of your area’s overcrowded shelters. You might also assist in finding the pet a new home. Remind the new guardian of the significance of wearing a tag.

Donate to an animal shelter
You may help an animal shelter or other charity by donating. You may help by volunteering or donating dog or cat food, pet supplies, newspapers, and blankets.

📅 Every Day is Tag Day Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 April 1 Saturday
2024 April 1 Monday
2025 April 1 Tuesday
2026 April 1 Wednesday
2027 April 1 Thursday

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