Having a ruff day? Cheer up by celebrating National Dog Day. Created in 2004, National Dog Day is observed annually on Aug. 26. While there are no strict traditions involved in celebrating this special day, many people spend the holiday giving their furry friends extra love and attention, volunteering at shelters, and posting puppy pictures on social media. Speaking of social media puppy pictures, National Dog Day is the perfect time to take a break from doom-scrolling and indulge in countless adorable dog photos. Go ahead, start your weekend right by perusing the Dog Day hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.
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As the National Dog Day website explains, the holiday “honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort.”
Dog enthusiasts can even find National Dog Day founder and animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige celebrating on Twitter. Like many others observing the holiday, Paige highlights the importance of adopting and rescuing pets rather than buying from stores and puppy mills.
Happy National Dog Day from me and my rescue partner in crime! It’s amazing how this little soul has changed my life and how far she’s come from when I adopted her! #AdoptDontShop #NationalDogDay #InternationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/F1vMoo8PgR
— Colleen Paige (@colleen_paige) August 26, 2022
Learn more and find additional ways to celebrate by visiting the National Dog Day website.