Posts in Dog Owners
6 Super Fun Ways To Celebrate National Dog Day

On August 26, 2004, pet expert Colleen Paige founded National Dog Day to honor our furry friends. I know that my life has improved immensely since getting my pup and she, like all dogs, deserves to be celebrated. If you are a pup parent, you likely feel the same way. However, it can be difficult to plan out the perfect day to let your dog know how much you love them. To make your job a little bit easier, here are ideas on how you can celebrate the pawsome holiday.

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What DOGust Means For Rescue Dogs

If you adopted your canine companion from a shelter, you likely don’t know their actual birthday, which is a shame because dogs are really into birthday parties. Thankfully, thirteen years ago, North Shore Animal League America decided to make August 1st “the Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs and rescue pets,” as reported by the Union Springs Herald. The annual celebration is known as DOGust.

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How 'Ivy The Very Determined Dog' Is Inspiring Others Even During Quarantine

In April 2019, Maureen and Chris Harrington, a married couple from Boston, Massachusetts, released the children’s book, Ivy the Very Determined Dog. The picture book details the story of their resilient 6-year-old French BullDog, Ivy. Since the book’s publication, the couple and Ivy have been visiting elementary schools and children’s hospitals in the Boston area for storytimes. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have not been able to hold in-person readings. Thankfully, they have come up with a solution to continue inspiring others while still social distancing.

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