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...

  Woo! How did you all spend your National Dog Day yesterday? It was pretty hot and humid here still, so today (when my glasses fogged up from the humidity as soon as I stepped outside), we decided to forego sweating outside while the grandkiddos and Wolfie splashed in the kiddie dog pool and opted for all of us hiding in the a/c most of day! Wolfie *thought* he wanted to go outside for our usual play and hang time, but immediately did an about face, staring at the sliding door willing it to open back up to the cool house! I was right behind him! While here at FiveSibes I believe every day is a dog day when you have one as part of your family, August 26th is an actual designated dog holiday! Now, if you're not familiar with this special day, we'll give you a little background!   National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige. According to Colleen, " National Dog Day celeb...

"Woo! It's Dog Day...bring on the treats!" While every day is Dog Day here at Forever FiveSibes, how wonderful to have a special date to celebrate (and give extra hugs and treats)! Another good way is to share that love (and treats and some toys, even gently used and clean ones) to a shelter dog or two! We just did!!   To learn more about National Dog Day, visit their website! CLICK HERE to go Back to our FiveSibes Blog Home Page (to read our other Siberific stories)!