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World Animal Day![]() This coming Saturday is listed in the calendar of holidays World Animal Protection Day, which in our country is celebrated every year since 2008. Day was established back in 1931 in Florence, the decision of the International Congress of animal rights. This idea is supported by many organizations and countries. Since then, animal welfare advocates over 65 countries celebrate this event every year. On this day, parades, charity events, competitions among humans or animals, in which the winner is awarded the original prizes, medals and other awards. On the same day Catholics revere the memory of St. Francis, who is considered the patron saint of animals.
Animal advocates heed to humanity through the media, through advertising and holding charity events. At such events are organized donations to the Fund for Animal Welfare. For charitable contributions of volunteers handing out badges with the logo of the organization of animal rights as souvenirs. |