What is in news : World Animal Welfare Day is observed all over the world every year on October 4.

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• This particular date was chosen in honour of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. This international day of action for the welfare of animals falls on the feast day of Francis of Assisi.
• The announced theme for 2021 is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Plant”. Animal Day is celebrated in various countries around the world by organizing campaigns, contests, events, workshops, etc.
• The day aims at ensuring the rescue shelters for the animals, raising funds, launching animal welfare, and conducting activities that will help in raising awareness regarding the better conditions of animal living.
• The main objective behind celebrating is to raise the status of the animals and help in the improvement of their welfare standards across the world.