Special days are reserved for topic that deserves attention globally. National Dog Day is one such day. Dogs are close companions of humans, both as protectors of humans and as pets. Therefore, a special day has been reserved for talking about dogs. Accordingly, National Dog Day is celebrated on August 26 every year. So this year, too, it was celebrated with festivity.
National Dog Day History
Dog Day was first created in 2004 by pet and family lifestyle consultant Colleen Paige, when her parents brought their dog home when she was about ten. The purpose of this particular day is to celebrate dogs, encourage the care of dogs and share quantitative and qualitative data about dogs currently being bred. Since 2004 it has been widely praised on a global scale.
How can we celebrate National Dog Day?
Furry pets are indeedunique to you, not just for one day but every day. But, this is an excellent day to explore the lesser-known aspects of dogs. Your pet will have fun with you, while some pets can fast. So, there are some key elements that should not be forgotten while celebrating National Dog Day.
- If you don’t currently have a furry pet, you can adopt a dog from a local animal shelter. But before that, you need to build a suitable environment for the dog to spend time freely in your home.
- Donations, including food, welfare money, blankets, and animal toys, can be made to any animal welfare organization.
- Organize a party at a location of your choice and invite your friends to come along with their pets to celebrate Dog Day.
- Share snaps and photos with your friends while celebrating National Dog Day with your dog.
- Bathe and clean your dog with love.
- Buy some new fashion accessories, some new toys, food,, for your lovely dog.
- Arrange a professional photo shoot.
- Go outside and play with your dog
- Paint your dog’s portrait every year.
- Buy t-shirts, mittens, and caps designed for National Dog Day and proudly support this day.
- On the occasion of National Dog Day, gift your family or friends with dog-related gifts.
Notable National Dog Day celebrations in 2022
Several special events were reported in conjunction with National Dog Day this year.
- According to the reports of the Shelter Animals Count National Database, dog adoptions were down compared to last year, but this year more dogs were able to go to new homes on Dog Day.
• Krispy Kreme is serving up some “pawsum” treats for furry friends on National Dog Day.
• Detroit Animal Care celebrated National Dog Day with lots to do, including free adoptions from 8/26 to 8/28.
• “LA Times Today” Trainers at Torrance’s Zoom Room talked about the importance of dog training and why our dogs deserve a day of celebration.
• This national festival is also celebrated in Canada.
• National dog day was celebrated in local dog parks such as Kitty Hawk Dog Park, Roanoke Island Dog Park, Mary’s Paws Park, and Dog Park at Satterfield Landing Road.
• Honda celebrated this in the UK by introducing some new accessories to make your pup’s car journey more comfortable.
• The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada celebrated this by creating a disaster preparedness plan for dogs and other pets.
• Brightline celebrates National Dog Day on August 26 with a week of festivities for puppies and their owners, including mobile pet adoption program.
These are the few highlights of the National Dog Day celebrations. In the United States and many countries outside the United States, National Dog Day is celebrated with many unique features.
This was an excellent opportunity to take a closer look at the 14000-year-old dog-human slave. Do you understand the value of allocating a special day for your furry friend, even though they have lovingly cared for you all year? Looking forward to the next National Dog Day.