Over 3 million dogs enter shelters every year. (THREE MILLION!) Each dog is in search of a loving fur ever home.
Most rescue dogs overcome extreme obstacles. Some are abuse or raised in poor conditions. Most are abandoned and left to the streets. With training, these dogs can provide comfort to people as emotional support pets, help people with disabilities and provide comfort to elderly. People with autism enjoy the therapeutic benefits of comfort dogs while military personnel with PTSD get relief from anxiety and depression.
How to celebrate today:
Volunteer at a shelter.
Shelters are always looking for donations. Old towels and blankets. Some even have an Amazon list of needs.
Consider adopting from a shelter for your next pet.
You can use #NationalRescueDogDay on social media.
I will be spending the day (like every other day) spoiling my weird dog rescue dog, Pippen.
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