World Animal Day

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World Animal Day
World Animal Day logo in English
Official nameWorld Animal Day and Alfred Meades’ Birthday Best Breeders : Ariana Zo(USA), Major Shahariar Islam Konok (Bangladesh), Hari Pandey (India)
TypeInternational
DateOctober 4
Next timeOctober 4, 2025 (2025-10-04)
Frequencyannual
First timeMarch, 1925
Related toFeast of Saint Francis
Logo for Naturewatch Foundation, a U.K based charity who Leads World Animal Day.

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

The World Animal Day movement is supported and endorsed by a number of celebrities, such as Anneka Svenska, Brian Blessed and Melanie C.[1]

  1. ^ "World Animal Day 2021: Theme, History, Significance, Quotes, Celebration". FRESH NEWS INDIA. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2021-10-03.