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SCR44 • 2025

DESIGNATING APRIL 11, 2025, AS “NATIONAL PET DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

DESIGNATING APRIL 11, 2025, AS “NATIONAL PET DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Walsh
Last action
2025-04-08
Official status
Passed 4/8/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify who is affected by this resolution beyond a general encouragement for all Delawareans.

Designating National Pet Day

This resolution makes April 11, 2025, 'National Pet Day' in Delaware to celebrate pets.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates April 11, 2025, as 'National Pet Day' in Delaware.

Terms To Know

National Pet Day
A day designated to celebrate the joy that pets bring to people's lives.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is not legally binding but encourages actions related to pets.
  • It does not provide funding or specific programs for animal welfare.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-08 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2025-04-08 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

  3. 2025-04-08 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

DESIGNATING APRIL 11, 2025, AS “NATIONAL PET DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates April 11th, 2025, as “National Pet Day” in Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Walsh & Rep. K. Williams

Sens. Cruce, Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola; Reps. Bolden, Griffith, Neal, Phillips, Snyder-Hall

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44

DESIGNATING APRIL 11, 2025, AS “NATIONAL PET DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, pets provide companionship, unconditional love, and numerous health benefits to individuals and families throughout the State of Delaware; and

WHEREAS, responsible pet ownership is vital to ensuring the well-being of domestic animals and fostering humane communities; and

WHEREAS, National Pet Day, observed annually on April 11

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, was founded to recognize the joy that pets bring to our lives and to encourage the adoption of animals in need of loving homes; and

WHEREAS, animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout Delaware work tirelessly to provide care, medical attention, and second chances for abandoned and homeless animals; and

WHEREAS, the State of Delaware is proud to be recognized as a no-kill state, demonstrating its commitment to the humane treatment and welfare of animals by ensuring that healthy and treatable pets are not euthanized due to lack of space or resources; and

WHEREAS, the Joint Committee on Capital Improvement has played a significant role in advancing animal welfare through its support for shelter infrastructure, veterinary services, and programs that promote responsible pet ownership; and

WHEREAS, the State of Delaware recognizes the importance of educating the public on the benefits of pet adoption, spaying and neutering, and responsible pet care; and

WHEREAS, National Pet Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of pets on individuals and families and to promote efforts that enhance animal welfare.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby recognizes April 11

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, 2025, as National Pet Day and encourages all Delawareans to show appreciation for their pets, support local shelters, and consider fostering and adoption as a means to provide animals with safe and loving homes.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates April 11th, 2025, as “National Pet Day” in Delaware.

Author: Senator Walsh