Today is National Dog Day

National Dog Day was established to acknowledge family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring us comfort.

According to www.NationalDogDay.com

"National Dog Day celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure. Our mission is to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day for personal protection, for law enforcement, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage, now they're detecting cancer and seizures...things even humans cannot do."

Use this link to see 20 ways to celebrate National Dog Day.

Use this link to see 10 Hero Dogs to celebrate on National Dog Day.

National Dog Day was started by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige in 2004. Paige also founded National Puppy Day, National Mutt Day and National Cat Day and many more philanthropic days to bring attention to the plight of animals and encourage adoption. The date of August 26th is significant, as it's the date that Colleen's family adopted her first dog "Sheltie" when Colleen was 10 years old.