Remember Me Thursday
Special day

Remember Me Thursday

Light a candle. Save a life.

Today

When is Remember Me Thursday?

Every fourth Thursday of September.

Worldwide

What is Remember Me Thursday?

Remember Me Thursday, held on the fourth Thursday of September, lights candles worldwide for shelter pets still waiting for a home. Founded in 2012 by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, the day unites celebrities and animal lovers to spotlight the millions of adoptable pets in shelters.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

Hashtags

  • #RememberMeThursday
  • #AdoptDontShop
  • #ShelterPets
  • #RescueLove

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