Royal Decree: October 2025 Pet Holidays
Education. Commerce. Liberation.October is our rally—safety, wellness, and adoption on full display. From Adopt a Shelter Dog Month to Pit Bull Awareness, we stand for training with kindness, ethical sourcing, and visibility for the overlooked. Sir Ethan’s legacy asks us to act with courage and clarity.

Key Dates

Oct 1 – Fire Pup Day & Black Dog Day: Check smoke alarms/go-bags; share a black pet to fight bias. CTA: Post with #SanctumHoliday + tag @YourHandle.
Oct 4 – World Animal Day: Donate food/supplies to a rescue; write your “why.”
Oct 9 – Pet Obesity Awareness Day: Body condition score check; measure meals; add one enrichment walk.
Oct 21 – Pets for Veterans Day & National Fetch Day (third Saturday): Sponsor an adoption fee or gear a service team; celebrate play.
Oct 27 – Black Cat Day: Spotlight a shelter panther; indoor enrichment ideas.
Oct 28 – Pit Bull Awareness Day: Share facts, advocate fair housing/insurance.
Oct 29 – National Cat Day: Book that wellness visit; refresh scratchers and safe hideaways.

Week-Long Observances

Oct 1–7 – Walk Your Dog Week: Gentle equipment, reflective gear, decompression walks.
Oct 3–9 – Animal Welfare Week: Learn local laws; report cruelty; support reform.
Oct 13–19 – Veterinary Technician Week: Thank the techs who steady every visit.

Month-Long Observances (how to show up)

Animal Safety & Protection: Update first-aid kit, ID tags, and emergency plan.
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Foster, adopt, or sponsor a hard-to-place dog.
Pet Wellness Month: Schedule exams; track meds; choose clean, limited-ingredient nutrition.
Pit Bull Awareness Month: Share positive stories; advocate for breed-neutral policy.
Women’s Small Business Month: Support sanctified, woman-led brands that reject animal testing.

Featured Capsule — October

Sanctified Armor (Protest Wear): bold, cruelty-free statement pieces for marches and everyday courage.
CTA: Explore October Capsule → (link to your collection)

Community Calls

• Post your black pet, senior dog, or pittie love story with #SanctumHoliday.

• Share your go-bag or first-aid kit photo to nudge others to prepare.

Advocacy Minute

Demand honest labels and an end to breeding animals for research.
CTA: Join the Sanctum Warriors list → (link to sign-up/petition)By Royal Decree—armor up, act gently, and keep every companion safe.

Calendar entries for your Pet Holidays page (October 2025)

Day → Title

• 1 → National Fire Pup Day & National Black Dog Day

• 4 → World Animal Day

• 9 → Pet Obesity Awareness Day

• 21 → National Pets for Veterans Day & National Fetch Day (third Saturday)

• 27 → National Black Cat Day

• 28 → National Pitbull Awareness Day

• 29 → National Cat Day

Week-long items

• Oct 1–7: National Walk Your Dog Week (first week)

• Oct 3–9: Animal Welfare Week (first full week)

• Oct 13–19: National Veterinary Technician Week

Month-long items

• National Animal Safety and Protection Month

• Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

• National Pet Wellness Month

• National Pitbull Awareness Month

• National Women’s Small Business Month