August 26,2024
National Dog Day was created as a way to celebrate all dogs, whether they are purebred or mixed. The most significant message Mon Valley Paws wants to convey is the difficulty of placing these animals in need of rescue. The day is also about celebrating how dogs impact our lives—from the loving family pups to the canines that save people’s lives.
After all, dogs bring us love and comfort. They can be guard dogs and work in law enforcement, and they are therapy dogs and guide dogs. They risk their lives doing bomb detection, they find people in wreckage after a tragedy, and they can detect when someone is about to have a seizure.
National Dog Day also celebrates all breeds! It is staunchly against breed bans and calls attention to the atrocities of puppy mills and backyard breeders. The following are suggestions of how to celebrate National Dog Day.
Adopt a dog
If you’ve been considering bringing a dog into your home, think about adopting a rescue. Alternatively, consider volunteering at your local rescue organization. Mon Valley Paws partners with four shelter/rescues.
Donate
You can donate money or food, blankets, and/or toys to your local rescue group.
Write Your Government
Try writing to your local congressman and ask them to support the ban on puppy mills. You can also ask them to help ban gas chambers, which are used for euthanizing animals at some animal shelters.
Help Out the Elderly
If you have a neighbor with a dog and they are under the weather, are a senior, or generally anyone who have challenges walking their pet, volunteer to help out.
Get New Toys
Your dog would love new toys! Go ahead and splurge on a toy or two to give to your pup!
Go On an Outing
Take your best friend on an outing. Go to a dog park that you don’t visit regularly or take them on a hike, swim or any place that is different from their daily routine.
Do a Grooming Session
If your dog isn’t a fan of grooming but your dog has any tangles or mats, grooming is necessary. Not only will they look better they’ll feel great after the session. Brushing your dog daily can also form a stronger bond between you both.
Give Them a Massage
Give your dog a well-deserved and relaxing massage. Everyone deserves at least one spa day at some point, so why not your dog?
Teach Your Old Dog a New Trick
Most dogs love learning, so teach yours a new trick! If they are high energy and love chasing things, consider introducing the Frisbee.
Spread the Word
Spread the word about the importance of caring for our dogs and adopting homeless dogs. Social media, newsletters, newspapers, Facebook, and word of mouth help educate and inform the public of the importance of caring for man’s or woman’s best friend.
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