Celebrate World Animal Day Today
On October 4 each year, people all over the world observe World Animal Day to honor animal rights and welfare. The animal welfare movement unites on this day, uniting as a global force to improve the world for all animals. Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference and raise awareness for any kind of animal that lives on our earth.
On this day, animal lovers come together to spread awareness of the issue and promote legislation to stop animal abuse, neglect, and unjust treatment. “Great or Small, Love Them All” is the theme for this year, according to the official website. The intention of this subject is to emphasize the value of all living things, large and tiny, and to give even the most ignored animals the chance to be valued for what and who they are.
“Whether it’s our beloved companions at home or the wild animals we admire from afar, animals of all shapes and sizes play a critical role in our lives. They bring us joy, comfort, and companionship, and they remind us of the interconnectedness of all living things,” the official website read.
“This year, we want to highlight the ways in which we can show our love and appreciation for animals, both big and small,” it added.
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Since 1925, there has been a World Animal Day. Heinrich Zimmermann, a cynologist, organized the inaugural celebration at the Sports Palace in Berlin, which was reportedly attended by more than 5,000 people, according to World Animal Protection. He worked tirelessly to promote this day, and in 1931 his resolution designating October 4 as Animal Day globally was adopted and put into effect.
The UK-based animal protection organization Naturewatch Foundation launched the World Animal Day website in 2003 to broaden the event’s appeal. With this effort, we hoped to engage and mobilize even more individuals for the cause.
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