World Animal Day 2019: Date and Significance of the Day That Stands For Animal Rights and Welfare

Every year, October 4 is celebrated as World Animal Day all over the world for action to various causes related to animal rights and welfare. This day is celebrated on October 4 in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi- an animal lover and patron saint of birds and animals- his feast falls on this day. The first celebration was held in March 1925. From 1929, it was observed on October 6. The very first celebrations were done by Heinrich Zimmermann, a German writer.

The aim of observing this day is to raise the status of animals and improve their welfare standards. Every country celebrates World Animal Day differently and strives to create awareness about the rights of the animal. WAD also creates awareness about endangered species and how we can protect them. Here Are Some Ways to Take Care of The Stray Animals in Your Locality.

Why World Animal Day is celebrated?

• To recognise the status of the animal
• To improve their welfare standard
• Educating people about animal rights
• Respect their feeling
• Recognize animals as a sentient being

Animal activists across the globe organise movements and create awareness campaigns. Various adoption drives are held. Being the most intelligent creature in the globe, humans should create a compassionate environment for their fellow beings on Earth. Animal Day is not just for pets and domestic animal but equally for those too who live in the wild.

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