World Dog Day

What day is it?

People’s lives are closely connected with pets, and perhaps the strongest connection we have is with dogs. These amazing creatures really stand out among all the others for their extraordinary intelligence, sensitivity and courage. They perfectly perform the functions of personal defenders, guides for people with special needs, help law enforcement officers, rescuers, doctors, while remaining loyal and selfless. It is not surprising that people founded several holidays in honor of dogs, and one of them is World Dog Daywhich is celebrated on August 26.

How did the idea to celebrate World Dog Day come about?

The idea of ​​World Dog Day belongs to the American Colleen Page. This woman is one of the leading American specialists in animal behavior, the author of books, an expert on the website DogTime.com and the magazine «OK!». By the way, she founded not only Dog Day, but also Cat Day, Puppy Day, Pet Day, Beach Day and other holidays related to nature and living creatures.

Dog Day was founded by Colleen Page in 2004. The date of the holiday — August 26 — is a memorable day for a woman when a Sheltie dog, taken from a shelter, appeared in her family. Colleen was only 10 years old at the time, but it was thanks to Sheltie that she found her calling — to study the character and behavior of animals and protect them from indifference and cruelty.

Colleen Page calls for the respect and love of all dogs, whether they are purebreds or common yard dogs. At the same time, the woman opposes buying puppies from breeders, because she believes that they exploit animals for profit. Therefore, Paige recommends everyone to adopt puppies and dogs from shelters, and it is quite possible even for those who are looking for a companion of a certain breed, because there are many purebreds among homeless animals.

Despite the fact that Dog Day began as a national holiday in the United States, it quickly gained worldwide status and is celebrated in most countries. Famous people like Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Sharon Osbourne and others, as well as charitable and public organizations and news agencies, are happy to join the promotion of World Dog Day.

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