World Animal Day – October 4, 2022, history significance
Now’s the time for all animal-lovers to show us their compassion because October 4 is World Animal Day and we’re planning to make a big roar. Animals can’t talk in the conventional way that humans communicate with each other.
But there’s one day where we can all give a voice to the animals who can’t speak for themselves. On October 4, people spanning the globe will come together to celebrate World Animal Day. In any corner of the planet, no matter which country you explore, animals will consistently have a strong impact on the region’s culture.
History of World Animal Day
Heinrich Zimmermann first celebrated World Animal Day in the year 1931. The celebration of the day remembers the important role played by the animals in the world and the people who dedicate their lives solely to work for protecting and caring for those animals.
The mission of the day is to raise the status of animals. It also focuses on improving their welfare standards globally. The celebration of the day makes the world a better place for all animals by uniting the animal welfare movement and mobilizing it into a global force. Irrespective of nationality, religion, faith, or political ideology, the day is celebrated in different ways in every country.
With the increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals will be accepted as sentient beings. They will be regarded and given welfare. World Animal Day focuses on drawing attention to protecting natural habitats, endangered species, and supporting animal welfare. The history of World Animal Day date back to 1925.
Heinrich Zimmermann, the German writer, and publisher of the magazine Mensch und Hund/Man and Dog originated the day. On March 24, 1925, he had organized the first World Animal Day at the Sports Palace in Berlin, Germany.
The event was originally scheduled on 4th October. It was the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. But the venue was not available on that day and was held at Sports Palace. More than 5,000 people had attended this first event. For the first time in 1929, the event was moved to 4th October.
Initially, Heinrich Zimmermann found a following only in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia. The tireless work of Zimmermann each year made the promotion of World Animal Day.
Finally, his proposal to make 4th October as World Animal Day universal was unanimously accepted. It was adopted as a resolution on May 1931 at a congress of the International Animal Protection Congress in Florence Italy.
WORLD ANIMAL DAY TIMELINE
530 BCE
Going Greek
Greek philosopher Pythagoras is the first in a line of several Greek and Roman philosophers to teach that animals have souls and advocate for vegetarianism.
1624
Early Vegan’s
Early vegan Lewis Gompertz publishes “Moral Inquiries on the Situation of Man and of Brutes,” one of the first books advocating for animal rights.
1877
The Power of Literature
Anna Seawell’s novel Black Beauty is the first English novel written from the perspective of a non-human, and spurs debate over the treatment of horses.
1931
Animal Victory
The International Animal Protection Congress in Florence Italy, unanimously accepted and adopted World Animal Day globally.
1955
SAPL Makes Waves
The Society for Animal Protective Legislation (SAPL) is the first organization to lobby for humane slaughter legislation in the US.
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5 FUN ANIMAL FACTS
Sealife
Seahorses mate for life and when they travel, they hold each other’s tails.
Heartheaded
The heart of a shrimp is located in its head.
Outside Voices
At 188 decibels, The blue whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal.
A Tiger can’t change its stripes
A tiger’s skin also has stripes and each pattern is as unique as a fingerprint.
Flamingos are naturally white
Their diet of brine, shrimp, and algae turns them pink.
How to Celebrate the WorldAnimalDay
Celebrating World Animal Day can be done in many unusual ways. Indulge yourself in protecting and saving the animals. Bring awareness to the people about how to protect animals. Eat vegetarian foods and don’t buy products made from animals and tested on animals. Post and share your celebrations on social media using the hashtag #WorldAnimalDay.
