National Dog Day

1. National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by Colleen Paige.

2. Who has also founded days such as National Mutt Day, National Puppy Day, and National Cat Day.

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3. When her family adopted their first dog when she was 10. National Dog Day is for all dogs, both purebred and mixed.

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4. The mission of the day is to raise awareness about the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year.

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5. Keeping us safe working for the emergency services to supporting people who are blind, deaf, or disabled, dogs do a lot for us humans.

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6. Take time to appreciate the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives.

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