Bark, Purr, Chirp! Love Your Pet Day Is Here! ❤️🐾
February 20th Is National Love Your Pet Day!
"Sometimes the best medicine is unconditional love from your pet."
... Anonymous
What pet parent doesn't know that our furry, feathered, or even scaly companions bring endless joy into our lives? National Love Your Pet Day, celebrated every February 20th, is the perfect opportunity to shower them with extra affection and appreciation. Whether you're a parent to a playful pup, a cuddly cat, or a talkative parrot, National Love Your Pet Day is all about recognizing the unconditional love and companionship our pets provide. From special treats to extra belly rubs, there are so many ways to make your pet feel cherished. So today, let’s celebrate the paws-itive impact our pets have on our lives! 🐾❤️
While National Love Your Pet Day is not an "official" holiday in the strictest sense of the word and its origins are unknown, it's a day many pet owners look forward to so they can give their pets an extra dose or two or even three of love, pampering and attention. Of course, in my own home, it's national love your pet day everyday, as I suspect it is many American households.
5 Ways To Show Your Love For Your Pet(s) Today
According to the APPA (American Pet Products Association) 82 million American households own a pet. That's cause for a lot of celebrating today!
Statistics provided by APPA
"I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source."
... Doris Day
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains un-awakened."
... Anatole France
"Time spent with a cat is never wasted."
... Colette
"A pet bird is a living work of art, a beautiful creature that adds color and vibrancy to your life."
... Unknown
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."
... Josh Billings
"I think there's something great and generic about goldfish. They're everybody's first pet."
... Paul Rudd
"Love Is A Four Legged Word."
Ricky Gervais
If you'd like to have a pet to love on National Love Your Pet Day or on any day of the year, here's where you can adopt your fur-ever friend in Greater Charlotte:
- Greater Charlotte SPCA: click on this link to learn more about adopting a dog from the Greater Charlotte SPCA.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD): click on this link to find out more about adopting a dog at CMPD Animal Control Center.
- Carolina P.A.W.S.: click on this link to find out more about adopting a dog from the all-volunteer Carolina PAWS organization.
This is just a very short list of places to adopt a pet. The Charlotte region has dozens of shelters. If you really want a pet to love, there's just no way you won't find one in Charlotte.
This information about National Love Your Pet Day is provided by Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte area pet-friendly residential real estate expert and pet parent.
If you're considering purchasing or selling a home in the Greater Charlotte that both you and your best friend(s) will love too, I'd love an opportunity to earn your business, exceed your expectations, and to show you why experience matters and how:
"The Right Broker Makes All The Difference."
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