Yes, it’s hard to believe, for those of us who love our dogs boundlessly, that there is only one day, not 365 (366 on leap year), set aside as National Dog Day. But today is the day. Now, if you had a Puppy Up Foundation “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Canine Cancer Calendar, you’d already know this.
So, how will you celebrate this very special day with your Best Furry Friend?
Here’s what Days of the Year has to say about National Dog Day:
No one can win hearts like man’s best friend and in honour of this bond between man and canine, Dog Day is celebrated.
Take time to appreciate the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives, and to do your bit for homeless and abused dogs the world over. From keeping us safe working for the emergency services to supporting people who are blind, deaf or disabled, dogs do a lot for us humans, and this is an opportunity to give something back.
Recommendations for ways to celebrate Dog Day range from adopting a dog from a rescue home to giving your dog a holistic spa treatment or even buying yourself and your dog matching t-shirts.
The National Dog Day Foundation (watch their short video here) 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.
So celebrate dogs and their varied talents today, both by taking the time to treat the dogs in your own life and by supporting dogs in need.
“Dogs are the partners of our souls.”
Happy National Dog Day from everyone at the Puppy Up Foundation!
