Shine a Light on Orphan Pets

Remember Me Thursday is a global social media awareness campaign held annually on the fourth Thursday in September. It encourages individuals and communities to remember the millions of orphaned pets who never found a loving home, while promoting pet adoption to help animals currently waiting in shelters around the world.

Key Facts About Remember Me Thursday

Why It Matters

• Every year, millions of pets enter shelters—many never make it out.
• Remember Me Thursday sheds light on the importance of adopting rather than buying pets.
• Founded by a respected animal centre, this event now reaches over 330 million people globally.
• It honours the memory of pets who have died waiting and gives hope to those still in shelters.

How to Get Involved

• Adopt a Pet: Visit a local shelter or use resources like the ASPCA’s adoption tips to bring a pet into your home.
• Volunteer at a Shelter: Lend a hand by walking dogs, cleaning enclosures, or promoting pet profiles online.
• Host a Community Event: Organise a walk, candlelight vigil, or local adoption fair to raise awareness and support your local shelters.
• Share on Social Media: Use hashtags and stories to spread the word and honour pets using the campaign’s official toolkit from RememberMeThursday.org.
• Light a Candle: Join a global candle-lighting ceremony, either at home or with your community, to remember the lives of shelter pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Remember Me Thursday?

Remember Me Thursday is a global awareness campaign that aims to honour shelter animals who never found a home and promote pet adoption.

When is Remember Me Thursday 2025?

In 2025, Remember Me Thursday falls on 25 September, the fourth Thursday of the month.

Who started Remember Me Thursday?

The campaign was created in 2012 by the Helen Woodward Animal Centre in San Diego, California.

How can I support Remember Me Thursday?

You can adopt a pet, volunteer at a shelter, host an awareness event, share pet stories on social media, or donate to a rescue organisation.

Why is it important to adopt pets?

Adoption gives shelter animals a second chance at life, reduces overpopulation, and frees up space for more rescues.

Future Dates for Remember Me Thursday

Hashtags for Remember Me Thursday

• #RememberMeThursday
• #AdoptDontShop
• #PetAdoptionAwareness
• #AnimalRescue
• #ForeverHome