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Animals are important to our ecosystem, they contribute in many ways as they are important for maintaining the ecological balance. Animals are also important in maintaining ecological processes such as nutrient cycling, decomposition and the nitrogen cycle. Their role in environmental protection is indispensable.
October 4 is celebrated as World Animal Day, which highlights the importance of animals and spreads awareness for their welfare. This day educates people about the world’s most threatened species and also teaches them how to protect and preserve them.
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Many animal lovers support animal rescue shelters, start welfare campaigns or teach the world how to make a positive impact on animal welfare.
World Animal Day 2024: History
The day was first celebrated on 24 March 1925 at the Sports Palace in Berlin, Germany. The day marks the initiative of cynologist and animal protection advocate Heinrich Zimmermann. It aims to raise awareness about animal welfare and over 5,000 people participated to show their support towards the cause.
World Animal Day coincides with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
World Animal Day 2024: Significance
World Animal Day reminds people of the importance of animals that enrich our lives. The day promotes the animal protection movement that encourages setting up rescue shelters, launching animal welfare campaigns, raising funds and conducting awareness activities to enhance the lives of animals around the world.
People also call this day Animal Lovers’ Day, and it promotes love, care and protection towards animals through support of individuals and organizations fighting for the welfare of animals and their rights. The day also highlights the collective responsibility of ensuring the well-being of animals.
World Animal Day 2024: Theme
The theme of World Animal Day 2024 is “The world is their home too.”
World Animal Day 2024: 10 best quotes
Here are the top 20 quotes to share on World Animal Day 2024:
- “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how animals are treated there.” -Mahatma Gandhi
- “Until one loves an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” -Anatole France
- “Love for all living beings is the greatest virtue of man.” -Charles Darwin
- “Animals are great friends—they don’t ask any questions; They do not escape any criticism.” – George Eliot
- “The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” – Mark Twain
- “We can judge a man’s heart by his behavior toward animals.” – Immanuel Kant
- “He who feeds a hungry animal nourishes his own soul.” – Charlie Chaplin
- “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” -Martin Buber
- “Our work must be to liberate ourselves…by expanding the scope of our compassion to embrace all living beings.” -Albert Einstein
- “All animals deserve respect, kindness and love. We share this world together. – unknown
first published: October 04 2024 | 12:58 pm First
