National Puppy Day

National Puppy Day Facts & Quotes

• According to the World Organization for Animal Health, in 2022, there are about 700 million dogs worldwide.
• According to the American Kennel Club, the most popular dog breeds in 2022 were:
  1) Labrador Retriever
  2) French Bulldog
  3) Golden Retriever
  4) German Shepherd Dog
  5) Poodle
• It is estimated that there are at least 10,000 puppy mills operating in the United States.
• Puppies Behind Bars is a training program that helps inmates raise service dogs in prisons.
• Puppy mills are commercial, dog-breeding organizations that focus on profit, while ignoring the health and welfare of the animals. 3 million puppies are killed in puppy mills because they are too full and not enough have found homes.

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National Puppy Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Visit an animal shelter and adopt a puppy in need. Most cities have a local shelter where you can visit and adopt a pet in the same day. Remember to spay or neuter your pet in order to control the stray dog population.
• Spread awareness by using the hashtags #nationalpuppyday and #puppyday on social media and also share pictures of your dog or pictures of dogs you like.
• Watch the documentaries I’m Alive (2008), Madonna of the Mills (2010), and Dog By Dog (2015) to learn more about the realities of puppy mills.
• Share a picture of your puppy (or dog as a puppy) on Facebook where you will be entered to win a complimentary nail trim, toy and treat from Briar Wood Animal Hospital.
• Donate your time or money to a local animal shelter or an organization that supports stray animals. There is always a need for help walking, feeding, playing with and cleaning up after the animals. You can also make a financial donation to organizations such as ASPCA and the Humane Society.

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