National Dog Day

Today, August 26th is National Dog Day! Who knew? But we will have to celebrate in our house with Bob and Henley because they are the two best dogs! Both are rescue dogs, and that's the #1 way you can celebrate National Dog Day, according to the website National Dog Day, by adopting a dog from a local shelter or rescue organization. Bob came from a kill shelter in South Carolina, and Henley came from the Hancock County SPCA.

Here are some ways to celebrate according to National Dog Day's website.

1. Adopt a dog from your local shelter or pure breed rescue organization. Volunteer at your local shelter and offer to walk a dog or play with a dog, clean cages or anything else they need help with.
2. Have a safety check of your home to make sure it’s safe for your dog and others.
3. Donate blankets, food and toys to animal welfare organizations.
4. Organize a peaceful demonstration in front of your community pet store that sells puppies.
5. Write your Congressman and ask that he/she support the ban of Puppy Mills and Gas Chambers in your state.
6. Order an adorable dog shaped flower arrangement from 1-800-Flowers.com and enjoy a 10% discount by using code DOG when placing your order!
7. Have a National Dog Day party and invite all your friends and their dogs!
8. Spend the day taking photos of your dog.
9. Assist an ill or elderly neighbor by walking their dog.
10. Buy your dog a fun new dog toy….or two…or five.
11. Give your dog some fun exercise by taking him or her to a doggy play resort.
12. Brush your dog to eliminate excess fur.
13. Give your dog a massage or holistic spa treatment.
14. Teach your dog a new trick.
15. Buy your dog a fashionable collar and leash.