Happy National Dog Day!


Woooo! While it does not take a specific date to tell us our furkids are so very special and deserving of all of our love, today is National Dog Day - a special day just for them, and a day to remember the love and dedication they have for us and a reminder for us to be the best pet parents we can be! It's also a great day to remember those dogs in shelters who are less fortunate than our own and if you can, stop by and spend a little time visiting a homeless pet in a shelter, or rescue and make their day a special one, too! If you can't physically visit a dog in need, check with the shelter/rescue and see in what other ways you can help some homeless pets, even if it's sharing the word about their availability to loving forever homes.

National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige. This day was, according to the website, a day "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'."

So give your dog(s) some extra, extra hugs today...and I've heard directly from my five Sibe kids that some squeaky toys and homemade treats are welcomed too! 

 

Comments

  1. Brian's Home BlogAugust 26, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Happy National Dog Day to the best looking doggies I know!!!

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  2. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomAugust 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Happy National Dog Day to you guys too. We celebrated over at my bloggy too!

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  3. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 26, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Happy National Dog Day to our sibe pals in NY!!! We are all hoping for something extra tasty in our bowls tonight.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  4. FinnAugust 26, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    WHat an awesome day all around! I didn't even know I had my own holiday!!!

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  5. The Florida FurkidsAugust 26, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Happy National Dog day...we celebrated too!

    The Florida Furkids

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  6. LorenzaAugust 26, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Happy Dogs Day!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  7. Two French BulldogsAugust 26, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Happy Doggy Day
    Benny & Lily

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  8. UnknownAugust 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Happy belated Dog Day!

    Your pal,
    Oz

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  9. White Dog BlogAugust 27, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Happy Belated National Dog Day! We know, as with the WDA, that your day was filled with celebration and love.

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  10. SukaAugust 27, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    hey FiveSibes,

    Happy National Dog Day to you, too! Very cool that us pups get our own day. It is about time! ;->

    Congratulations on your radio show! That is fantastic news and we are very proud of you! We know you pups and your mom will do a great job and we look forward to listening and learning from your shows. You pups always have so much to share, and to teach others, and we are very happy for this new career move. Congrats!!

    Suka and K

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