National Dogs in Politics Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Organize a rally</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Gather up your friends and organize a rally to promote dogs in politics. Have people dress up as their favorite political pooches and march from one end of your town to the other.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Write a letter</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Write a letter to your local and state representatives advocating for dogs in politics. Explain why you think they should be included in the political process.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Host a debate</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Invite some of your friends to a debate party on National Dogs in Politics Day. Discuss the pros and cons of allowing canine candidates into the political arena.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Vote for your pup</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Register your pup as an official candidate for any upcoming election, even if it is just for local office.  It's not the same as being elected, but it's still fun.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Donate to animal rights organizations</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Find an organization or charity that works towards giving animals a voice in politics and donate to them on National Dogs in Politics Day.</p></div>

<div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>A.</span>Dogs bring joy to politics </h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>Having a dog on the campaign trail or in the Oval Office can bring some levity and joy to what is often a stressful and exhausting job. The presence of a four-legged friend can lighten the mood, ease tensions, and create memorable moments between politicians, staff, and voters alike.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>B.</span>Dogs can be powerful symbols</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>Many presidential dogs have become powerful symbols of their administrations, from Franklin D. Roosevelt's beloved Fala to Barack Obama's pup Bo. These furry friends help humanize their owners and give them an emotional connection with average Americans – which can be invaluable in times of crisis or during an election campaign.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>C.</span>Dogs can help de-stress</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>The demands of high office can be taxing, both mentally and physically. Having a canine companion around can provide much needed stress relief for hardworking politicians – who deserve all the moral support they can get! And don't forget, petting a friendly pup has scientific evidence that it reduces levels of stress hormones and increases feel good hormones like oxytocin.</p></div>