International Dog Day: History And Significance
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25 Aug 2024
Humans and dogs have always been best friends. Dogs have the power to brighten our days with their tail wagging and rolling around on the floor begging for belly rubs
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There is no doubt that they make for loyal companions and in this age of social media, an adorable video of a puppy is all you need to watch at the end of a long day
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International Dog Day, observed across the world on August 26, is a special day to celebrate our canine friends and raise awareness about their needs
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It was first celebrated in 2004 by animal welfare activist and pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige
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Ms Paige chose the date of August 26 in particular as it was on this date that the activist's family adopted their first dog "Sheltie" from the local animal shelter
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The day was officially adopted in 2013 into the New York State Legislation
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It aims to draw attention to the fact that dogs must be rescued from unsustainable living situations
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In addition to promoting dog adoption, International Dog Day honours all indigenous and pedigree dog breeds
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Emphasis is also laid on discouraging the purchase of dogs from unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills, focussing instead on adoption from rescue homes
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