National Dog Day, also known as International Dog Day,  was founded in 2004 by  Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author,  Colleen Paig e. According to the website, Paige is  also the founder of  National Puppy Day , National Mutt Day,   National Cat Day ,   National Wildlife Day  "and many more philanthropic days to bring attention to the plight of animals around the globe and encourage adoption."   What is the Significance of the date August 26TH? This is the date when "Colleen's family adopted her first dog 'Sheltie' from the local animal shelter, when Colleen was 10 years old." Today, while us dog families believe every day is Dog Day, we join everyone today in the celebration of all dogs! While my beloved dogs have all earned their furangel wings now, they are always in my heart. This video below includes some beautiful K9 friends of us here at FiveSibes that shared their pics l...