MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) – Dressing up your pet can certainly gather some attention in public, but it’s not as far off as you think. In fact, Monday is National Dress Up Your Pet Day.

Each year on Jan. 14, pet owners around the country get out their pets best outfit to observe the event that was created by a celebrity pet lifestyle expert in 2009.

On #DressUpYourPetDay, why not choose your favourite pet picture and put it on a personalized wood canvas? (Be sure to @GrumpyBulldogDW your fur friend dressed up, so we can all oooh and aaaah over the cuteness!) pic.twitter.com/3tFFq5Yq8t

— Grumpy Bulldog (@GrumpyBulldogDW) January 14, 2019

Most commonly, cats and dogs are dressed up each October for Halloween, but why wait the whole year to make your pet look dapper?

We’re going to build the greatest dog park.
It’s going to be really great!
Probably the greatest park ever built….
…And the cats.
The cats are going to pay for it! 🇺🇸 🐶🐾 #DressUpYourPetDay pic.twitter.com/ENgqR3diH0

— Masen (@MasenTheYorkie) January 14, 2019

Experts warn anyone who partakes in dressing up their four-legged friend to ensure that the animal is safe and comfortable. Clothing given to pets should not restrict movement or their ability to breathe. Also, experts warn to never give a pet a prop that could pose a choking hazard.

The UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh also wanted to get in on the action. Posting their favorite pictures of their pet volunteers, the hospital dressed up their furriest friends.

Today is National #DressUpYourPetDay! Check out some of our Pet Friend volunteers dressed up in their favorite outfits! pic.twitter.com/AUCzt12GIB

— UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (@ChildrensPgh) January 14, 2019

Smile for the camera and share your best pictures on social media using the hashtag #DressUpYourPetDay.

Today is #NationalDressUpYourPetDay and Angus decided to share some of his favorite dress ups from the last year. Vote for your favorite! #dressupyourpetday pic.twitter.com/PTR5g0XyqZ

— Angus the Scottie (@mrangusscottie) January 14, 2019