Today is World Dog Day, that's why it's August 26th

Four-legged friends are the pet par excellence and, for those who own one, real members of the family

ROME - Today, August 26, World Dog Day is celebrated around the world.Four-legged friends are the pet par excellence, companions in adventure and life, pets for children, faithful and affectionate friends and, for those who own one, true family members to all intents and purposes.

BUT HOW DID DOG DAY COME TOGETHER?AND WHY WAS AUGUST 26 CHOSEN?

Era on August 26, 2004 when Colleen Paige, one of America's leading pet and family lifestyle experts, launched 'National Dog Day', which has now become International Dog Day and, in Italy, World Dog Day.This date was chosen because that was the day she adopted his first dog, Buddy, at the age of 10.Already the undisputed protagonists of the web, dogs become real social media stars on August 26th, with photos, videos, reels and stories.

In addition to family dogs, today we also celebrate the many dogs that in Italy help in some human activities:just think about dog units who work alongside the police, fundamental at an investigative level from the discovery of drugs to missing persons.Then there are the dogs used in rescue teams and those that are used in pet therapy, with children and adults.The symbolic date of August 26th is also important to remember the scourge of stray animals and abandonment and to raise awareness on the issue of adoption.

HERE'S HOW TO CELEBRATE WORLD DOG DAY

There are many different ways to 'celebrate' our four-legged friends.Long walks and vices aside, International Dog Day is also the right day to raise awareness against abandonment, according to the WHO (World Health Organization) there are over 300 million dogs in the world, 70% of which he's a stray.On the website of the Lav, acronym for anti-vivisection league, it is possible adopt dogs from afar, they are often animals brought to safety from mistreatment and clandestine fighting.
The creator of the day, Colleen Paige, instead drew up a list of things to do to reciprocate your dog's affection and to make a contribution to the lives of less fortunate furry friends.An easy and undemanding idea is to donate blankets, toys and food to local organizations, but they are also present in the American expert's decalogue advice on how to mobilize, for example, organizing a peaceful demonstration in front of shops that sell puppies or joining initiatives to ban intensive breeding.Among the things to do there is always the option of becoming a volunteer, spending days in shelters or, better yet, choosing to adopt.