National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. National Pet Day celebrates the joy that pets bring into peoples lives and encourages people to help reduce the number of animals in shelters.
♠ National Pet Day – History
Colleen Paige, an animal lover, and reformer launched National Pet Day in 2006 to honor the joy that pets provide in our lives. Here are the complete details about the history of Pets Day.
Colleen’s began in the United States, but it quickly spread worldwide.
Today, pet lovers in the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Israel, Scotland, and several other countries commemorate National Pet Day.
Celebrities have also stepped forward to support the cause. People like Taylor Swift and Jimmy Fallon have taken it to social media and have supported the cause.
Through the Love Your Pet Day initiative, Colleen wanted to highlight the importance of shelters for pet animals.
Instead of going to a breeder, she advised to reach out to adoption agencies that rescue cats and dogs from different kinds of sites.
“Don’t shop! Adopt!” has been a popular catchphrase for National Pet Day.
National Pet Day Quotes
♠ Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring-it was peace. -Milan Kundera
♠ Pets give us unconditional true love and care. Let us also reciprocate the same towards them. Happy National Pet day.
♠ “A DOG IS THE ONLY THING ON EARTH THAT LOVES YOU MORE THAN HE LOVES HIMSELF.” MGATILINGS
♠ Happy National Pet Day!
Lily has taught me to …
1. Bask in the sunshine. 2. Go after what I want with gusto! 3. Drink lots of water. 4. Run and play like a child. 5. Eat without apology. 6. Rest when I’m tired. 7. Snuggle up with the ones I love. 8. Be optimistic when meeting people. 9. Savor the power of touch. 10.Speak up when I need something. 11.Be proud of my body no matter what. 12.Never give up. 13 Always forgive. 14.Love myself and others unconditionally.
♠ Happy National Pet Day
A special shout-out to the best thing that ever happened to our family. We brought this handsome Labradoodle into our home on December 23, 2018 and still cannot believe how much joy he brings us everyday.
Happy Pet Day Jimmy !!
♠ National Pet Day
A pet’s love has no end, as you are their very best friend. They give a love that humans can’t, and here or not, they stay forever in our hearts.
A human and pet bond is one that we can’t compare. But it’s one that we are thankful that we get to share.
♠ In Honor Of All Our Pets In Heaven
Thank You For Spending The Precious Years Of Your Life With Us
♠ Happy National Dog Day!
Today is all about celebrating our loyal, four-legged companions who fill our lives with love and joy.
No matter how you celebrate, make today all about the dogs that make our lives better! #nationaldogday
HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY
HERE ARE A FEW WAYS YOU CAN CELEBRATE:
1. SPOIL YOUR PUP WITH THEIR FAVORITE TREATS OR A NEW TOY.
2. TAKE THEM ON A SPECIAL WALK OR HIKE AT THEIR FAVORITE PARK OR TRAIL.
3. GATHER YOUR DOG-LOVING FRIENDS FOR A FUN PLAYDATE WITH THEIR PUPS!
4. SUPPORT A LOCAL SHELTER WITH DONATIONS OR VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME TO HELP DOGS IN NEED.