World Animal Day is celebrated annually on 4th October.

Having its origins in 1931, it was started at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way to highlight the plight of endangered species.  October 4 was initially chosen as the World Animal Day as it is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

However, since then, October 4 has become a day for for remembering and paying tribute to all animals and the people who love and respect them. It’s celebrated in different ways in every country, with no regard to nationality, religion, faith or political ideology.

It also encourages all individuals to commemorate their love and respect for animals. Through heightening the level of awareness of animals and related issues, World Animal Day helps to create  a new culture of respect and sensitivity, to make this world a fairer place for all living creatures.

So what are you waiting for? Give your furry pal a hug when you reach home and tell them you love them. Also, not to forget, show your love to ALL other animals: STAND UP and BE THEIR VOICE.

(Source: http://www.worldanimalday.co.uk/about-2/)