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National Dog Day is
celebrated August 26th annually and serves to help galvanize
the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be
rescued each year, and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that
work selflessly each day 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
a child who is disabled, for our freedom and safety by
detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from
wreckage.
Founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and author
Colleen
Paige,
National Dog Day was created to honor dogs more than we currently do, to
give them "a day", to show deep appreciation for our long connection
to each other - for their endearing patience, unquestioning loyalty,
for their work, their capacity for love and their ability to impact
our lives everyday in the most miraculous ways. National Dog Day
wishes to encourage dog ownership of all breeds, mixed and pure - and embraces the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe and
”abuse-free life”.
National Dog Day is against any kind of "breed ban".
Dogs should not have to lose their lives because of the
atrocities they have been forced to endure at the hands of
man. And while we feel that American's have the constitutional
right to purchase a pure breed dog, we strongly discourage
buying from pet stores, backyard breeders, the internet,
newspaper ads and puppy mills, and rather encourage those
seeking new canine companions, to verify that they are buying
from a reputable breeder, educate themselves about their dog's
breed and better yet - visit their local shelter or pure breed
rescue group to adopt a new furry family member that will be
forever grateful.
Millions of dogs are euthanized each year because they are
unwanted. They are wonderful and viable sentient beings that
deserve compassion and respect. Please consider adopting on
National Day!
National Dog Day will
also be many a dog’s birthday and for all of them it will be akin
to a
“K9- 4th of July!” Even citizens who are not dog owners will be encouraged to
donate $5 to their local shelter on National Dog Day.
Would you like to participate? Please click
here.
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