Animals create a natural environment with plants and foliage. They can survive the environment beautifully. If that environment starts to deteriorate in any way gradually then the animals can no longer survive in that environment. Humans are the main cause of natural environment degradation. Because they destroy the environment by cutting trees from forests and killing animals.
World Animal Day is observed on the 4th of October every year. It is a global initiative for animal rights. It aims to alert everyone about animal welfare. Generally, on this day everyone is alerted about animal welfare. Animal Day is an international day celebrated for the rights and welfare of all animals around the world.
There is an official web page for World Animal Day. According to him, improving the condition of animals in every part of the world through their welfare. Celebrating World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, strengthening it internationally to make the world a better place for every living thing.
The day is celebrated in different ways in different countries irrespective of caste, religion, creed, or political ideology. However, everywhere the purpose of observing this day is the same. That is, to warn everyone about animal welfare.
History of World Animal Day
World Animal Day was first coined by Heinrich Zimmerman, a German writer, and publisher, in the magazine Men’s und Hund/Man and Dog. He celebrated this day on March 24, 1925, at Berlin Sports Palace, Germany. More than 5,000 people attended the event.
The day was originally supposed to be celebrated on October 4 to coincide with the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the saint of ecology. But due to space constraints at that time, the day was not celebrated this way. This day was first observed on 4th October 1929.
Saint Francis was an animal lover. The day was first celebrated in Switzerland, Austria and Czechoslovakia in addition to Germany. Henrik tried his best to make this day more popular. Finally, in May 1931, the International Animal Protection Congress in France declared this day an international day.
Why do people celebrate World Animal Day?
The main objective of celebrating World Animal Day is to make people aware of the life of animals and find solutions to their various problems. In many cases it is seen that some people treat animals inhumanely and torture them, it is considered a human duty to stand against this and help innocent animals. Royal Bengal tiger, deer, leopard, cat, monkey, fox, forest cat, and many other animals are found in the mangrove forest. And the wildlife is still rich.
Wildlife is a valuable resource for a country. Because they create a natural environment with plants and foliage. Animals create beautiful natural environments. Not only this, but domestic animals are also advised for proper maintenance. In many places, poaching takes place in the forest, which endangers the lives of wildlife.
Various promotional programs are conducted to prevent this illegal hunting. One of the aims of celebrating this day is the conservation of animals. By observing this day, a pledge is taken to build a world where people treat animals with respect and do them no harm.
How do people celebrate World Animal Day
Nowadays the celebration of this day has spread all over the world and many organizations are associated with it. Animal Welfare Charity and Nature Watch Foundation of the United Kingdom joined in 2003 are notable among them. Various business organizations also try to observe this day so that their reputation (goodwill) is in the market. World Animal Week is also observed in many places. Many activities and events are held on this day all over the world. In many places, the younger generation is involved in these activities.
Enhancing animal love among students by visiting different schools, creating awareness about different animals around, discussing different crises faced by animals through various programs, undertaking awareness and educational projects, highlighting the life of animals through documentaries and pictures in workshops, etc. Just some of the activities.
Also, various seminars and lectures organized by various universities try to make students aware of animal conservation. These meetings were attended by various animal conservationists, animal experts, and animal lovers from the country and abroad. This activity is attended by people irrespective of caste, religion, or caste.
This day plays a very important role in bringing animal lovers all over the world under one umbrella. Anyone can join this activity. This day is observed so that different species of animals do not become extinct in the future due to various dangers created by humans.
After a long struggle on behalf of animals, unprecedented success has come in many countries. For example, most countries have animal laws where it is a crime to kill or torture any animal. Moreover, various schemes have been created for the protection of animals. Also, efforts are being made to make people aware of the eating habits of animals.
In many places, this day is also observed officially. The contribution of animals to our daily life is undeniable. Animals are inextricably linked with everything from our food to the clothes we wear. And World Animal Day is celebrated to remember the contribution of animals in our life. A special logo is used to symbolize this day.
On this day, exhibitions of paintings of animals by various artists are organized somewhere. Moreover, free anti-rabies vaccination is provided. In many places, awareness programs are held to develop compassion for pet horses. Various famous international organizations such as National Geographic, Australia Zoo, etc. help promote this day among people. The head warden of India’s Tihar Jail, Yogendra, does some awareness work on animals on this day.
He works to protect different species of animals and birds. There is a hospital for the animals he made. People like him are spread all over the world. World Animal Day is celebrated to tie all these people together.
Celebrating World Animal Day is supposed to help people to be aware of the animals around us in the coming days as well.
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World Animal Day Quotes
Various animals around us, including human pets, benefit us a lot in our daily life. Remembering that contribution and being kind to animals is the main purpose of Animal Day. Despite doing so much good, we often do not feed these animals properly. This is really inhumane. Here are some World Animal Day Quotes –
Animals are agreeable friends because they never ask questions, never criticize. – George Eliot
All Pets Be kind to other animals and they will be kind to you. – Wesley Porter
Love the animals, God has placed them in fish thoughts and sources of joy. – Fyodor Dostoevsky
I believe God created all creatures to help humans survive. – Eva Fujita
Animals are reliable, full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. It’s a tough standard for people to live up to.” -Alfred A. Montaparte
As long as one loves an animal, a part of its soul remains awake. – Anatole France
Pets are human. They remind us that we have an obligation and responsibility to protect and nurture and care for all life. -James Cromwell
Love for all living beings is the noblest virtue of man. – Charles Darwin
Animals so agreeable friends? They don’t ask questions, they don’t criticize. -George Eliot
World Animal Day Messages
Animals are usually not kept in mind during any natural disaster or calamity. It is important to spread awareness about the importance of animals in human life and be kind to animals in every possible way. Not only feeding your pet dog or cat but also stray animals, their protection is equally important. Below are some messages about World Animal Day –
Some people talk to animals. Although many do not listen. That’s the problem. Happy World Animal Day.
” He could tell by the way the animals walked that they were keeping time to some kind of music. Maybe it was a song in their own mind.” Happy World Animal Day.
“A dog is the only thing in the world that loves you more than they walked.” Happy World Animal Day.
“Clearly, animals know more than we think and think a lot more than we know.” Happy World Animal Day.
World Animal Day Wishes
The World Animal Day festival joins the promotion of animal welfare. Uniting it into a global force to create a better place for all beings to live. It is praised in different ways in every nation irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political belief system. Here are some World Animal Day Wishes –
Animals don’t lie. Animals don’t criticize. If animals have mood days, they handle them better than humans.” Happy World Animal Day.
“People sometimes talk about the “animal” cruelty of man, but it is terribly unfair and offensive to animals, no animal can be so cruel, so artfully, so artistically cruel as man.” Happy World Animal Day.
“I like pigs. The dog is looking at us. Cats look at us. Pigs consider us equals.” Happy World Animal Day.
“I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say it’s because it’s a beautiful animal. Take this. I think my mother is attractive, but I have pictures of her.” Happy World Animal Day.
“If animals could talk, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; But the cat will have the rare grace of never saying more than one word.” Happy World Animal Day.
“If slaughterhouses had glass walls, the whole world would be vegetarian.” Happy World Animal Day.
“Animals are reliable, full of many loves, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. It’s a tough standard for people to live up to.” Happy World Animal Day.
World Animal Day Statutes
Through expanded mindfulness and guidance we can create an existence where animals are constantly treated as conscious beings and their welfare is constantly given full respect. Below are soe statutes –
They cannot speak for themselves…they cannot fight for themselves…..therefore, it is our duty to speak for them and fight for their rights…. Happy World Animal Day .
Life is as dear to a silent creature as it is to us…..they also want a life of happiness and no suffering…. This World Animal Day, let’s pledge to be more responsible towards animals.
The word “humanity” comes from humans. Let’s do justice to the word by showering love on animals. Happy World Animal Day!
Earthlings have an equal right to this planet and we must not take their home away from them. Save the animals and save their habitat! Happy World Animal Day.
FAQ about World Animal Day
What is the date of World Animal Day?
4th October
Who introduced World Animal Day?
World Animal Day, was originated by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann. Source-Wikipedia
This day inspires people to create a better world for animals. As we are God’s best creation, it is our responsibility to protect, protect and fulfill animal rights. Animals, like humans, have
feelings of pain. Most of us realize it or not. Many animal lovers believe that “animals have emotions, they can perceive feelings.” So International Animal Rights Day is undoubtedly great for those animal lovers to raise their voice about animal rights. Thanks for being with us.
