Happy National Dog Day from the Pros

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Join us in celebrating man's best friend for National Dog Day! It's celebrated August 26th annually and was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige, also the founder of many other holidays such as National Puppy Day, National Mutt Day, National Cat Day, National Wildlife Day and many more philanthropic days to bring attention to the plight of animals around the globe and encourage adoption. Why August 26th? It's the day Colleen adopted her first dog when she was only ten-years-old. To learn more about this amazing day, click here.

Six Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day

Adopt or foster a dog from your local shelter or pure breed rescue organization
Donate blankets, food and/or toys to a shelter
Take your dog out for a puppuccino
Throw a dog park pawty
Whip up some pupsicles
Volunteer at a shelter

DesireList Pros & Their Pups

National Dog Day is about celebrating all dogs no matter the breed and today we're giving a special shoutout to the furry best friends in our Pro's lives. Check out some of our favorite four-legged companions and their Pros below.