"National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, pure and mixed and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - for their law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage." - National Dog Day websiteDid you know that National Dog Day...
- Was founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige
- Is celebrated each year on August 26th - chosen because it's the date that Colleen's family adopted her first dog Sheltie
- Is against BSL and the banning of any dog breeds
- Encourages adoption first
I think National Dog Day gives us pet parents an extra chance to spoil our furkids as we celebrate the unique bond and unconditional love they provide to us each and every day. Penny and I will be starting a new training adventure today (stay tuned), then she, Sophie and Teutul will all get lots of extra treats, playtime and cuddles!
How are you celebrating National Dog Day?
We are taking our little one out to celebrate ...with fish tacos!
ReplyDeleteWe are about to go and get ice cream at Dairy Queen with the dogs to celebrate before dinner. I love that you referenced the origin of the day as I didn't know those facts! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteHappy National Dog Day - I didn't know the origins of this day so that was interesting.
ReplyDeleteWe went on a nice long walk and Ruby had a wee bit of salmon as a treat. Happy National Dog Day
ReplyDeleteWe didn't celebrate it, really, every dog is a local dog day around here.
ReplyDeleteI did some extra trick training with Rugby, which he absolutely loves, and introduced some new things to make him think a bit harder!
ReplyDeleteEvery day! It's always nice to recognize dogs and all they give.
ReplyDeleteso interesting how "National Dog Day" was founded!
ReplyDeleteLove the fact that National Dog Day advocates for dogs in need. We celebrated with Kilo the Pug and hopefully helped a few more.
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It's fascinating to know the history of these social media holidays. Thanks for the great write-up! :) We celebrated National Dog Day at the dog park!
ReplyDeleteI think it's cool that we had National Dog Day and National Cat Day in the same month.
ReplyDeleteThanks for providing the background & goals behind Nat'l Dog Day, what a wonderful reminder of how much dogs give us. I have my dogs extra, extra attention & their favorite Treats!
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Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Layla got utterly spoiled I took the day off from teaching to be with her
ReplyDeleteThanks for the history lesson :) and every day is dog day for Layla but this day is double dog day for her :)
ReplyDeleteHappy natinal Dog Day, you guys look cute. Our cats would NOT sit still for a group picture like this!!
ReplyDeleteWe took Mr. N on a trip to Seattle.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that National Dog Day was created with these purposes! I am glad that people are starting to learn that BBL isn't really necessary. I hope you all had a wonderful National Dog Day! :)
ReplyDelete-Purrs from your friends at www.PlayfulKitty.net
I wasn't aware of these points about National Dog Day. Thanks also for the reminder about what service dogs do for people.
ReplyDeleteHappy National Dog Day! I love celebrating dogs, and I think National Dog Day has done a lot to help people think adoption first!
ReplyDeleteThe feline Tribe of Five wave paws of friendship to their canine friends and remind them that Oct. 29 is National CAt Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy National Dog Day! I didn't realise it was on the 26th every year, an intersting factoid ;)
ReplyDeleteHope you all had a Happy National Dog Day! I always say every day is Dog Day here! We celebrated with some yummy vanilla ice cream and an afternoon of lounging together in the A/C! (We're still hot here, and Sibes love the A/C)! I hope this special day helps other dogs get forever homes so they can celebrate, too!
ReplyDeleteWe wrote our hearts out for National Dog Day. It is hard to think back on the ones we have lost. I cherish every day with my dog and always will. It is truly Dog Day here 24/7! Hope you all had a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteWe hope your dog day was spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the National Dog Day facts. We hope yours was great...love the photos.
ReplyDeleteMy pack would adore these products. Great review as well.Glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteLate Happy National Dog Day! We celebrated by taking the dogs to the store to pick out toys!
ReplyDeleteHope you all had a great National Dog Day!
ReplyDeleteAny extra days to give you pet parents an excuse to love on us more is OK by me! We cats have our days, too!
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