May the Forth be with you, along with other Pet Holidays

There are so many things this month of May besides the whole Star Wars reference, lol. 
I think my favorite is World Turtle Day, at the end of the month!

• Chip Your Pet Month
• Pet Cancer Awareness Month (AKC)
• National Pet Month (U.S.)
• Responsible Animal Guardian Month
• National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
• Responsible Animal Guardian Month
• Lyme Disease Prevention Month
• May 1: National Purebred Dog Day
• May 3: National Specially-abled Pets Day
• May 5–11: National Pet Week; Be Kind to Animals Week
• May 5: Mayday for Mutts
• May 6–11: Puppy Mill Action Week
• May 10: National Hamster Day
• May 11: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
• May 14: International Chihuahua Appreciation Day
• May 23: World Turtle Day

This isn't a mutt, but had to share this cutie pie I painted for a gift for Beth. This little character kept me in smiles while we shared my imaginary studio pet playground. He's 8 by 8 inches, acrylics on wood panel. If you'd like your own pet painting, see below for more info!