Often known as man's best friend, dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans and they were often used for guarding property, herding stock, and for hunting game. Today, dogs are used as companions and are considered to be a member of the family in many parts of the world.
The unofficial holiday is also sometimes called World Dog Day, National Dog Appreciation Day, or International Dog Day.
National Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th annually and was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige, also the founder of National Puppy Day, National Mutt Day and National Cat Day and many more philanthropic days to bring attention to the plight of animals and encourage adoption. The date of August 26th is significant, as it's the date that Colleen's family adopted her first dog "Sheltie" when Colleen was 10 years old.
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The National Dog Day Foundation supports all breeds and varieties of dogs and discourages purchasing from unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills; instead, support reputable breeders or adopt from rescue homes.
Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day
- To Celebrate The National Dog Day and show your love to the dog, you can wear a cute dog shirt on that day, and make your dog happy with these tips:
- Adopt a dog from your local shelter or rescue organization.
Alternatives: Volunteer at your local shelter and offer to walk or play with a dog, clean cages, or anything else they need help with. Donate blankets, food, and toys to animal welfare organizations.
- Organize a peaceful demonstration in front of your community pet store that sells puppies.
Alternative: Write your congressman and ask that he/she support the ban of puppy mills and gas chambers in your state.
- Have a National Dog Day party and invite all your friends and their dogs!
- Spend the day taking photos of your dog.
Alternative: Hire a professional pet photographer for a fun photo shoot. Have a portrait painted of your dog to suspend the fleeting magic of dogdom.
- Assist an ill or elderly neighbor by walking their dog.
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Alternative: Buy your dog a fashionable collar and leash.
- Give your dog some fun exercise by taking him or her to a doggy play resort.
Alternative: Take your dog to the beach.
- Teach your dog a new trick.
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If you're thinking about adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue organization as a way to celebrate National Dog Day, I hope you'll keep in mind that certain kinds of pets – through no fault of their own – have a much harder time finding a new home than others.
By far the pets least likely to find new families to love are older pets, followed by animals with medical problems, dogs suffering from breed prejudice (primarily pit bulls), shy pets, and pets that need to be the only animal in the home.
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Large dogs, black dogs, and pets with special needs also tend to languish in shelters much longer and are euthanized more often, than animals considered more desirable by adoptive families.
These tips on how to show our canine friends appreciation are good for any day of the year. Having a pet companion is a great responsibility not just financially, but one that must be taken with lots of love and care. They love us unconditionally, so the least we can do is show them some appreciation.
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