One day nationally, every day at our house. – Barker Ajax
Celebrated annually every August 26th, National Dog Day is a day for people to recognize the importance of dogs and how they impact their lives on a daily basis. It is also a day to recognize how hard service dogs work on our behalf and also to draw attention to the plight of abused and abandoned dogs.
History
This day was founded by author and animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige in 2004. She invented this observational holiday to not only show appreciation for dogs, but to bring attention to the plight of abused dogs, to end puppy mills and to bring an end to breed-specific legislation that regulates, or outright bans, certain breeds in the hope of minimizing dog attacks.
How To Celebrate National Dog Day
There are a number of different ways to celebrate this day. Some people choose to use this day to spend more time with their dog and to buy him/her new toys or sweaters. Other people take time during this day to volunteer their time and money to various dog welfare organizations.
Conclusion
This day is the perfect time to not only reconnect with your furry family member, but also to consider how you can help society realize the importance of dogs and how their treatment should become more humane.
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The old man celebrates Dog Day every day.
And to be crystal freakin’ clear, every day is also Women’s Equality Day around here.
Always seemed like the smart choice. Women as equals, I’m glad they gave us that.
A lot of trouble but invariably worth it.
Thinking it must have been my mother who taught me that.
I can hear her voice now, all confidential like, her accent a combination of Punxsutawney and the professors’ lounge, “We can be a lot of trouble, honey, but invariably we’re worth it.”
Miss Mom.
It was Andy The Dog who taught me about the beatific nature of canine companionship.
Miss Andy.