Saturday, October 4, 2025

World Animal Day and St Francis Day

 


Today is a celebration for animal lovers like you and me everywhere.

October 4, is our chance to mobilize into a global force, to take action against animal cruelty, neglect and unfair treatment and make the world a better place for all animals.

Why October 4?

It’s the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, so what could be more fitting?

This Year's Theme is Save Animals! Save the World!

We congratulate Samar from Egypt for submitting this wonderful theme! It reminds us of the connection between animal welfare and the health of our planet. From the loss of biodiversity  and habitat destruction to industrial farming, factory farms and pollution, the ways that we treat animals have a direct impact on the environment – and vice versa.

By conserving keystone species, we can preserve the diverse habitats that surround them. This means that safeguarding animals like tigers or wolves, it means their corner of the Earth being protected from harm.

When we stand up against wildlife crime, preserve their home (habitat), fight against the cruelty of factory farming, and ensure the well-being of our much loved pets, we contribute to a more sustainable and compassionate world.

World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force to, making the world a better place for all animals. Each one of us can make a difference – together we make change! Be part of something special. 
 
Marv and Furrends

 
 
For more information, visit the World Wide Head Quarters!
https://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/

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14 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    Hail St Francis and all who live by his understanding of animal care! Hugswagswhiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx

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  2. I can't stop smiling at the Marv and friends graphic. LOVE it and love the message to.. we just saw on the news that Mexico is trying to save their Jaguars, and I had no idea they even had them down there. they were gorgeous to see. I love all animals, even the scary ones.. great post..

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  3. Love your artwork with everyone smiling, Marv♥

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  4. I'm always for anything that promotes being kind to all animals.

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  5. Lovely badges for this important day, particularly Marv's big smile.

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  6. That's a wonderful graphic and Marv, yours is most amazing too!

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  7. Let's be kind to all of the animals!

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  8. Marv, you look as marvelous as this informative post is marvelous. You and yer mom have done
    a great reminder fur us and our hoomans. Happy weekend to you all. Lynn and Precious

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  9. Marv, you look great with your pals. We got blessed today!

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  10. Thank you for the lovely badge! If animals don't survive, neither will we.

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  11. Marv, I love this beautiful picture. You are wonderful! I wish EVERY day was United Animal Day. My mom loves all animals. The Badge was wonderful too. Please tell Kozmo I have posted the beautiful picture he sent of me. And please give him my best love. I am feeling much better. XXX

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  12. Chaplin: "Dennis used to tell us how he and Tucker and Trixie would go to the Blessing of the Animals at the Franciscan Mission nearby! And our legendary sister Trouble would get blessings remotely, because she didn't want to go to a big event outside with lots of strange dogs."
    Charlee: "Yeah I would give that a hard pass too."

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This is soooooo exciting! We cant wait to sees what you has to say to us!