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Man's best friend!

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No one can win hearts like man’s best friend and in honor of this bond between man and
canine, Dog Day is celebrated.

Take time to appreciate the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives, and to do your
bit for homeless and abused dogs the world over. From keeping us safe working for the
emergency services to supporting people who are blind, deaf, or disabled, dogs do a lot for
us humans, and this is an opportunity to give something back.

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Learn about Dog Day

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No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a
 dog makes you rich.

Dog Day has been created so that all breeds of dogs are celebrated; mixed and pure. The day
helps to galvanize the public so that they can recognise the number of dogs that must be
rescued on a yearly basis, from pure breed rescuers, rescues, and public shelters. 

The day is all about paying tribute to these incredible animals who work selflessly to bring
comfort, keep us safe, and save lives. Every day, these animals put their lives on the line. There
are dogs that protect our safety and freedom by detecting drugs and bombs, as well as those
that pull victims from wreckages and tragic situations. Plus, we have dogs for the disabled,
blind, and law enforcement. From these heroic dogs to our family friends, these dogs hold
special places in our lives, and so it is only right that we honor them. 

Amazing facts about dogs

Let’s take a look at some incredible facts about dogs to help you get a better understanding
of these amazing creatures. Did you know, for example, that the most successful hunter in the
world is the African Hunting Dog? These dogs are successful in 50 to 70 percent of their
hunts. They even hold the Guinness World Record for it. Another Guinness World Record
goes to the Saluki for being the oldest dog breed. This breed actually dates back to 329BC.
Back then, in Ancient Egypt, these dogs were kept as Royal Pets. There are rumors that this
breed can be traced back even further, as there are carvings located in the South of Iraq of a
dog that looks very much like this breed and they can be dated back to 7,000 BC. Pretty
incredible, right?

Did you know that dogs have three eyelids? This is something a lot of people do not realize
about their furry friends. The third lid is a nictitating membrane, which is known as a haw. It is
important for ensuring the eye is lubricated and protected. There are also some distinct
features that are associated with specific breeds of dogs. For instance, Shar-Peis and Chow
Chows have black tongues. Also, 30 percent of Dalmatians are deaf in one ear. Also, did you
know that if a cheetah and a greyhound were to go head-to-head in a long-distance race, a
greyhound would win? This is because greyhounds boast exceptional long-distance speeds.
They can keep up a pace of 35mph for as long as seven miles. 

Inspiring hero dogs

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It is only right that we give a mention to some of the world’s most inspiring hero dogs in
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honor of Dog Day. In fact, this is something that we like to do every Dog Day – read up about
tales where dogs have done incredible things – and we recommend that you do the same
too. It can be incredibly eye-opening and very heartwarming.

Let’s begin with Killian, a Labrador Retriever who saved his little friend from prolonged abuse.
Jordan and Benjamin Hope had hired a babysitter for their son after spending some time
online researching. They were so confident with their selection that they decided to hire the
babysitter for five months. However, Alexis Khan was not the incredible babysitter she made
out to be. She would slap the baby and constantly scold him. The abuse would have gone on
for at least five months if their dog, Killian, did not warn the couple. Whenever the babysitter
would arrive, Killian would stick close to the baby and display aggressive behavior toward the
babysitter. It caused concern, and the parents decided they would hide an iPhone underneath
the sofa to record what was going on. This revealed everything, and if it was not for Killian,
they would never have known.

Another amazing story is about a Golden Retriever called Toby. When his owner, Debbie
Parkhurst, got a big chunk of apple lodged in her throat, she couldn’t get it out and had to
beat her own chest to try and dislodge the apple, but to no avail. Her two-year-old Golden
Retriever noticed her despair, and jumped up and down on her stomach to force the apple
out, saving her life! There are plenty of other stories just like this only, so we definitely
recommend giving them a read. You will be amazed.

History of Dog Day

The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You
 must not betray it.

You may be wondering who started this incredible day, and we have Colleen Paige to thank
for it. Collen is an Animal Advocate and a Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert. The day marks the
date she adopted her first family dog, Sheltie. The day has been adopted around the world,
and it is even written into legislation in New York, showing just how important it is. 

How to celebrate Dog Day

Recommendations for ways to celebrate Dog Day range from adopting a dog from a rescue
home to giving your dog a holistic spa treatment or even buying yourself and your dog

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The National Dog Day Foundation supports all breeds and varieties of dogs and discourages
purchasing from unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills; instead, support reputable
breeders or adopt from rescue homes.

Dog Day has been supported by such high profile individuals as former US President George
W Bush whose own dog, Barney the Scottish terrier has his own website and has even starred
in a series of short films. So celebrate dogs and their varied talents today, both by taking the
time to treat the dogs in your own life and by supporting dogs in need.

You can also celebrate Dog Day by making a donation to an animal charity of your choice.
You will probably find that you have a local dog charity or shelter in your local area. All you
need to do is a quick search online, and you will discover more about the amazing charities
out there that are doing incredible work. There are charities and rescue shelters for dogs
without a home, as well as organizations that organize dogs for the deaf, as well as therapy
dogs and guide dogs. Making a donation to one of these organizations can make a massive
difference.

Of course, you may decide that the best way to do this is to fundraise. In order to fundraise,
you purely need an idea that gets everyone involved so that awareness and money can be
made. It does not have to be a complicated idea. This is why fun runs and bake sales are so
effective. You simply need to make sure that you have something that the community can
really get behind. Alternatively, you could decide to take on a challenge and ask people to
sponsor you, such as a skydive or walking a certain distance. The options are endless.

It is worth mentioning that fundraising does not have to involve an event of any kind. There
are plenty of other ways you can fundraise. For example, you may decide to get a T-shirt
personalized and sell them. This could be a T-shirt with some sort of animal quote on it in
honor of Dog Day. you could then donate all of the proceeds, or at least a percentage of
them, to a dog charity or organization of your choosing. 

It is not all about donating money, either. There are a lot of organizations that would
appreciate your time just as much. Why not spend the day working with an animal charity or
organization? If you are going to be able to donate more of your time in the future, we are
sure that this would be greatly appreciated. 

Needless to say, another great way to honor Dog Day would be to give a dog a home that
really needs it. Your life really does change once you have a dog, and for the better! However,
bringing a dog into the family is not for everyone and you may feel that you are not at the
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stage in your life whereby this is right for you. Plus, you may simply not be able to. Some
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landlords, for example, do not allow their tenants to have any pets in their homes. If this is the
case, why not sponsor a dog instead? By doing this, you will donate a small amount of money
per week or month and in return you will help to provide a dog with the home they deserve.
You will get updates throughout the year so that you know what your money is going
towards and how your dog is doing.

Another great way to spend Dog Day is by watching a dog movie. There are so many great
films about dogs, so you should have no trouble finding one that you have not watched
before. One of our favorites is the old-classic Old Yeller. If you have not seen this before, we
definitely recommend watching it. It is an exemplary coming of age tale. You will go on an
emotional journey as you understand the incredible bond between humans and their furry
best friends. Of course, you can go for something more fun and less tear-jerking, such as 101
Dalmations. Some other films that we recommend looking into include Heart Of A Dog,
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit, Lassie Come Home, Lady And The Tramp,
Lassie, Isle Of Dogs, Togo, My Dog Tulip, Bolt, Sounder, The Incredible Journey, and Megan
Leavey. The latter is about the bond between a young marine corporal and how she saves
lives because of the bond she has with her military combat dog. It’s a great movie, and there
are many, many more, so get the popcorn in and spend the day binging on some dog films.

Extra Information

Dates
Every August 26th

Website
nationaldogday.com

Hashtag
#DogDay

Founded by
National Dog Day Foundation

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