The Aussie Guide to Celebrating Anzac Day with Pets
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and Anzac Day falls on the 25th of April each year. The aim of observing Anzac Day is to remember all Australians killed in military operations that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula during World War I. Why are Pets an Important Part of Anzac Day? While Anzac Day is celebrated to commemorate the lives of our courageous ancestors, we pet-loving Australians also honour the ultimate sacrifice of our four-legged friends’ ancestors during these times. It is believed that approximately 16 million animals were used as a part of the war effort in World War I. Dogs, horses, donkeys, pigeons, mules, and so many other animals that sacrificed their lives in this war remain unappreciated. Dogs were used to sniff out enemies and attack enemy dogs; horses were used in cavalry; donkeys were used to carry supplies; canaries were used to warn of danger; and other animals were used as mascots and companions. Each and every animal...