How To Celebrate Your Dog At International Dog Day on August 26 2022
It’s almost time for International Dog Day again! This is one of our favorite annual celebrations, and there are lots of ways you can help make it the best yet.
Adopting a dog from a shelter rather than buying one from a breeder is more important than ever, as millions of dogs wind up in shelters across the country each year. If you’ve been considering welcoming a new pup into your home, be sure to read our guide on how to adopt a dog before you do so. It has everything you need to know to help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible.
We’ve included a list of pet-related and other interesting celebrations below that you can promote on your company’s social media pages each month of the year. Keep in mind that there are occasionally “disputes” over which day a particular celebration is observed, so don’t be alarmed if you see someone posting about one of these holidays on a day other than what is listed below.
What is dog day?
International Dog Day is observed annually on August 26th. In 2022 it will fall on a Friday, August 26th.
National Dog Day is a day to celebrate all dogs, both mixed breeds and purebreds. The day’s mission is twofold: first, to spotlight the large number of dogs who need to be rescued each year, and second, to discourage buying dogs from pet stores or breeders. The event urges people to adopt dogs from local shelters or adoption drives at large chain pet stores.
How can you celebrate International Dog Day and beyond?
Send a dog-special gift
Though National Dog Day is typically about giving gifts to pamper pooches, it’s also acceptable to give presents to the humans in your life to celebrate. If you know someone who loves dogs and could use a pick-me-up, consider a personalized gift featuring their own canine friend.
Get snap happy with taking the best picture
Instead of just taking photos of your puppy and putting them on social media, you could opt to enter a photo contest with your canine companion. Some dog owners turn to professionals and use national dog day as the perfect excuse to get a pet portrait commissioned or have fun with your very own dog and owner photoshoot.
Take part in social media by posting your dogs photos
You can post a selfie with your best friend on social media to celebrate National Dog Day. Look for the hashtags #nationaldogday or #dogday #nationaldogday or #dogday on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Have a National Dog Day party (Invite your friend)
Of course, a cake Some dog owners celebrate National Dog Day in a similar style to their dog’s actual birthday. This includes hats, decorations, guests, and a cake.
Spoil your dog
International dog day is a great time to spoil your funny friend. Check out our guide to the best puppy toys for some ideas on what to buy for your younger canine companions. If you have an older dog, browse our selection of the best dog toys to find the perfect toy for every stage of life. You could even cook a batch of special homemade dog treats in your kitchen. Outside of the home, use International Dog Day as an excuse to visit a doggy play resort or head to the beach for a day of fun in the sun.
Educate (Take part of educate people about pet adoption)
On International Dog Day, people who care about dogs try to discourage buying dogs from pet stores supplied by puppy mills or backyard breeders. Some dog lovers look for opportunities to petition or organize peaceful demonstrations that support the ban on puppy mills and gas chambers in their state.
Help out a shelter ( Build a new one or decore existing one)
If you love dogs but do not want to adopt one, consider volunteering at your local shelter. This can include cleaning their kennels, but some shelters also look for dog walkers to help keep their pooches active.
Adopt New Comer dog
You should research and prepare in advance if you want to adopt a dog. This includes considering the financial obligations you’ll have. Make sure you have everything your new dog would need before they move in.
There are how to celebrate International dog day, Take your part in their life. Pet also has the same happiness as we celebrate.