World Animal Day 2022: Theme, Significance & Origin

World Animal Day, observed annually on October 4, is a global campaign for animal rights that attempts to raise the bar for standards of animal welfare. In general, this day teaches people how to save our most vulnerable species and provides information about such species. The global celebration of World Animal Day is evolving into a platform for the animal protection movement to unite and grow. This day can be observed by giving to animal shelters, starting campaigns for animal welfare, and other activities.

“SHARED PLANET”

The World Animal Day’s theme this year is “Shared Planet,” which emphasises that all living things, not just humans, share our globe.

HOW DID IT START?

Heinrich Zimmermann, a cynologist, came up with the idea to commemorate World Animal Day for the first time on March 24, 1925, in Berlin, Germany. He wanted to raise awareness regarding animal welfare by introducing this event. The first gathering was organised and more than 5,000 people supported the cause. It’s interesting that St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, has a feast day that falls on the same day as World Animal Day.