Did you know that Feb. 20 is “Love Your Pet” Day?
We know that Lady Freethinker readers are deeply caring and committed to the welfare of animals everywhere — and we bet you have some great stories!
This month, we’d love to hear from those of you who share your homes with companion animals (we know who is really in charge) and how you go out of your way to make them feel special and loved.
Does your pet turn somersaults for a specific “treat”? Do you tuck your pets into doggie beds each night and sing them to sleep? Do you and your furry friends have an adorable routine you created, just to show them how much you love them?
In short: How are you going to show your pets you love them this February?
Send your stories (and pics of you and your companion animal, of course!) to [email protected]
We’ll read through submissions this month and feature some of the silliest and most heart-warming stories of what you did on “Love Your Pet Day” in March — so make sure you get in your submissions by Feb. 28, 2021!
P.S: Here’s an example of what I’m doing for one of my little loves on ‘Love Your Pet’ Day!
Kody, my black and white border collie-terrier mix, came into my life nine years ago when a student found him, broken and bleeding, and dropped him off on my doorstep. I don’t know who hurt Kody, but the palm-sized pup had two broken back legs, an injured spinal cord, and a prolapsed rectum. In a miracle, the vet patched him up and he now can walk, run, jump and hike miles with me. Despite the horrific abuse he endured, Kody is happiest when he is around people. He has a gift for making even the surliest humans light up with joy. So besides getting lots of treats and pets from me, for ‘Love Your Pet’ Day, I am going to take him around to his circuit of fans and friends that he’s made in our neighborhood, including his favorite person in the world, Eddie (pictured below) – a retired veteran who lives down the street and runs outside every time we pass his house so he can play with Kody.
Eddie and Kody
Other animal-related dates to keep in mind for February:
Feb. 18: World Whale Day
Feb. 22: USA National Wildlife Day
Feb. 25: World Spay Day
Feb. 27: USA National Polar Bear Day
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My pet Coco has been an inspiration to me I love her unconditionally , but she is very unwell with cancer tumours so I am making every moment with her totally special , and still I am dreading the thought of loosing her but she is a fighter and running about like a loony lol but when it’s time I will do the right thing , so this is to you Coco I love you loads and loads you are my rock .
Ridiculous. Every day is a love your Pet day….
I just adopted my eight year old little lady on November 11th, 2020! She will be cuddling with me on 2/20/21. She is a Mini-pin/Italian greyhound/mix with something else.
My 2 rescue fur babies are walked everyday. They receive an evening treat after their evening meal. They come with me in the car, to run errands, when the weather is cool enough. I throw the ball for my ball boy and give belly rubs to my cuddle-girl. This should be a standard of care for all fur babies.
Tomorrow we are visiting friends to sit around the fire pit and throw the ball.
I have all my pets inside where it is warm and I put food out for the birds that are trying to get food under the snow. Any animal that needs help I will hel as best I can.
I would hug my fur baby and tell her I love her, I had to put her to sleep because I didn’t want her suffering anymore. But I miss her like crazy. It was January 4th ,she was my world.