Remember Me Thursday

Remember Me Thursday is every year on the fourth Thursday of September. The purpose of the holiday is to highlight the importance of caring for animals in shelters. The significance of this day is evident, as since its establishment in 2012, more than a billion people have familiarized themselves with the program on social media.

History

Every pet deserves attention, care, and the chance to live in good conditions. Unfortunately, many pets are orphaned or deprived of their homes, which is why Remember Me Thursday is so important. Consider this: every year, about a million pets are euthanized! Fortunately, this figure is gradually decreasing, but the problem has not yet been solved. The holiday was created specifically to spread awareness about the importance of adopting homeless animals.

Interesting Facts

• The movement was founded by Mike Arms in 2012. He led the Helen Woodward Animal Center, a non-profit organization that has been providing adult education and animal adoption services since 1972.
• More than 190 countries, hundreds of thousands of people, and about 700 organizations participate in the campaign.
• Unfortunately, more than half of the dogs and almost 70% of the cats that end up in shelters are euthanized.

How to Take Part

Volunteer at an animal shelter. If you do not have the opportunity to keep a pet, volunteer your time by walking with abandoned animals and feeding them. Dogs and cats need affection and care just like people. Share your experience on social media to motivate others to be more caring and humane. Using the #RememberMeThursday hashtag will add more value to your message.

When is Remember Me Thursday in 2024?

Remember Me Thursday is observed on the fourth Thursday of September each year.

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