Special day
International Dog Day
Every Dog Deserves a Loving Home.
Today
When is International Dog Day?
Every year on August 26.
Worldwide
What is International Dog Day?
International Dog Day on August 26 celebrates the love of dogs and honors all breeds, from the purebred to the mixed-breed shelter dog. It was founded by Animal Welfare Advocate Colleen Paige in 2004.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #InternationalDogDay
- #DogDay
- #DogsOfInstagram
- #AdoptDontShop
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