National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by celebrity pet and home lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige and celebrates the unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. Paige also is the founder of National Dog Day, National Mutt Day, National Black Dog Day, National Cat Day and National Wildlife Day, among others. There are numerous ways to celebrate National Puppy Day, including:
• Adopt a puppy from a local shelter
• Have a puppy party with friends and their puppies
• Buy your puppy a new toy or cute outfit
• Take your puppy to the beach
• Puppy-proof your home — make it pet-friendly
• Pledge to never hit or yell at your puppy — be patient and kind
• Microchip and ID tag your puppy so the shelter can locate you if he gets lost
• Donate money, food or toys to a local shelter
For a list of 42 more ideas to show your love, visit NationalPuppyDay.com/celebrate.
