QotD: This Is My Holiday

If you could create your own National Holiday, what would it be and when? 
Submitted by John M.

I would create a day where we would lament the countless, needless deaths of domesticated animals. This is clearly a problem that WE, as humans, have created, and need to do something about. It would also be a time to reflect on the enormous contributions that animals in general, have made to the betterment of mankind since the beginning of recorded history. Their hard work, loyalty and dedication should be honored.

I would use the time leading up to this "holiday" to educate and inform young people about the important role of animals (horses, dogs, camels, to name but a few) in modern society....and how they have faithfully and tirelessly served us over the years. (police canines, search and rescue, guide dogs, farming, transportation, companions for the elderly, etc...)

As Mahatma Gandhi once said....

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated"