August 1 is celebrated in more than 50 countries of the world Birthday of pets in shelters for animals.

The history and purpose of creating the birthday of pets in animal shelters

This holiday was officially registered in 1992 under the auspices of the international animal rights community. Its purpose is to draw attention to the problems of animals that ended up on the street due to the irresponsibility, ignorance or cruelty of people.

How do you spend this day?

Volunteers on this day conduct charity events and educational events aimed at conveying information about the importance of sterilization of dogs and cats. After all, this is the only way to control their number.

Animal rights activists tell how to help animals on the streets, shelters and quarantine sites. They also provide information on how to take your favorite pet from the shelter, what to do if you see an injured or poisoned animal on the street, how to feed newborn puppies or kittens thrown into the trash.

In many cities, on this day, veterinary hospital specialists carry out free sterilization and treatment of pets from shelters.

• On August 1, animal rights activists also draw attention to the “inhumane” conditions of keeping animals in animal farms, zoos and circuses. They remind that in some countries, the legislation prohibits cutting off the ears and tails of puppies, performing euthanasia of healthy animals only because the owner does not want to feed them further.