About Tinkerbelle

On February 11, 2010, our precious Mascot of National Dog Day, Tinkerbelle, {also the fur child of National Dog Day founder, Colleen Paige} lost her battle with brain cancer. She was only 10 years old. Because of her amazing and magical spirit, she lived six months beyond what her life expectancy was determined to be. Over the course of her little life, Tinkerbelle brought love and kisses to thousands, from the everyday dog lover, to celebrities, sick and challenged children and the elderly. Through National Dog Day events nationwide, she has helped to save over 50,000 homeless dogs.

Tinkerbelle was a standard Chihuahua who went from unwanted and discarded...to loved and cherished.

Children flocked to "Tink" like seagulls on French fries...and were, to her, virtual cotton candy. Contrary to what most people think, once a human  encountered this little love bug, they required a shammy and some pocket wipes to avoid patches of dried "wahwah" drool on their cheeks and lips. A veritable fairy, covered in fur, Tink carried an epic love for people {especially children} and food. If there be one single crumb of a cracker or cookie in your pocket, she lulled you into hypnosis, disarming you with coos and kisses and like a seasoned pickpocket...and in the blink of an eye - left you lint free and none the wiser. A note of caution was always offered....check your wallet!