Sound the bugles (or beagles for that matter), today, August 26, is National Dog Day!
Founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige, National Dog Day was created to honor dogs more than we currently do, to give them “a day”, to show deep appreciation for our long connection to each other—for their endearing patience, unquestioning loyalty, for their work, their capacity for love and their ability to impact our lives everyday in the most miraculous ways. National Dog Day wishes to encourage dog ownership of all breeds (mixed and pure) and embraces the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe and ”abuse-free life”.
“It is the Human Condition to Love.
It is Love that Changes the Human Condition.
It is the Love of one Human that can Change a Nation.
It is that Love which empowers one Nation, to save man’s best friend.”— Colleen Paige
So give your dog a little extra love today. Take some dog food or blankets to a local dog shelter. Or adopt a homeless pup.
Happy National Dog Day!
BARK Back Richmond
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