# 7 Pet Day

Pet Day is a new holiday. It became a holiday when one woman realized that there was a day to honor mothers and fathers, but there was no day to honor pets. She liked her dog so much that she took one day out of the year to have it be all about him. She told some of her friends, who also loved their pets about it, and then they started celebrating their pets one day a year too. More people found out about the day, and it became so popular that it became a holiday. On Pet Day, people with pets will do what ever their pet enjoys doing best. For example, if one had a dog that loved to go on walks, the pet owner would take his or her dog for a walk. The pet owners also give gifts to their pets on pet day. They might get their pet something like a new collar, their favorite treats, or a toy. Petco gets lots of business around this holiday. It's like Hallmark around Valentine's day. Buying presents is how people get ready for the holiday. There isn't any special way to decorate for Pet Day. It is a lot like Mother's Day and Father's day, and there aren't decorations for those holidays. One tradition of Pet Day is to have a big feast with all your friends and family who also love pets. The true meaning of this holiday is to show your pet how much you care about them.