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It's time to recognize and celebrate our furry friends on April 23 for National Lost Dogs Awareness Day! This day was created to bring awareness to the millions of lost dogs that are in need of a safe and loving home. It is also a great opportunity to remind people of the importance of spaying and neutering their pets, as well as teaching children about being responsible pet owners. There are many fun activities you can do on this day, such as hosting a fundraiser or participating in a local animal rescue event. So let's get out there, have some fun, and spread awareness for our four-legged friends!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1869</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First US Animal Shelter</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Women's SPCA of Pennsylvania opens as the first animal shelter in the United States, helping lost and stray dogs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1881</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Red Cross</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Red Cross was founded, including services to help find lost pets, in particular dogs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pet Identifier Tags</div><div class='timeline-text'>The USA introduces laws requesting pet owners to put identification tags on their pets, increasing chances to find lost dogs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Microchipping</div><div class='timeline-text'>Microchipping was introduced in the United States as a way to track lost pets, improving the chances of reuniting owners with their lost dogs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Lost Dog Databases</div><div class='timeline-text'>The internet era brought new tools to find lost dogs, like online databases and social media groups dedicated to reuniting lost dogs with their owners.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Lost Dogs Awareness Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lost Dog Awareness Day was first celebrated to bring awareness to lost dogs and the importance of spaying, neutering, and responsible pet ownership.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Walk-a-thon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a walk-a-thon to help raise awareness for lost dogs. Have participants donate and collect donations from local businesses. Use the proceeds to advertise lost dogs or create a donation for an animal shelter.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a Local Animal Shelter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteering your time at a local animal shelter is one way to help lost dogs find their way home. You can help walk the dogs, clean cages, and even help with adoption events.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make Lost Dog Flyers</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making flyers is one of the best ways to get the word out about a lost dog. Create flyers with pictures of the dog, contact info, and any other relevant information and distribute them in your neighborhood.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a Lost Dog Facebook Group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a closed Facebook group dedicated to finding lost dogs in your area. Post pictures and information about lost dogs in the group to get help from people in the community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to Lost Dog Charities</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donating money to organizations that work to reunite lost dogs with their families is a great way to celebrate National Lost Dogs Awareness Day. Research charities in your area or nationwide that are dedicated to helping lost pets find their way home.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lost dogs are a big problem</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>An estimated 8 million dogs enter animal shelters every year, and many of those are strays or lost pets. National Lost Dogs Awareness Day is an important reminder that these animals need our help to be reunited with their owners.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness of animal welfare issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The issue of missing or abandoned pets is a sad one, but it brings to light other important animal welfare issues such as proper pet identification, spaying and neutering, and the importance of adopting from shelters. By raising awareness on this day, we can all do our part in helping to keep our furry friends safe and healthy!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Highlight efforts to reunite lost dogs and their owners</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dedicated organizations and volunteers around the world work tirelessly to reunite lost dogs with their owners through search and rescue operations. National Lost Dogs Awareness Day helps bring attention to these efforts by celebrating successes, recognizing volunteers and highlighting ways for everyone to get involved in helping homeless pups find their way back home.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>An Average of 30% of Shelter Intakes are Lost Pets</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the United States, it is estimated that around 30% of animals received by the shelter system include lost pets, which emphasizes the necessity for measures to prevent pets from getting lost.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Microchipped Pets Have High Reclaim Rates</h3><p class='facts-content'>Microchipped dogs have a reclaim rate of 52%, which is significantly higher than the overall dog rate of 26%. The chip ensures a permanent, unalterable means of pet identification.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tagged Pets are More Likely to be Reunited with Owners</h3><p class='facts-content'>Pets with visible tags indicating their name and owner's contact details are often quickly reunited with their owners, even without the involvement of a shelter or vet.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>National Lost Dogs Awareness Day was Initiated by Lost Dogs of America</h3><p class='facts-content'>The creation of Lost Dogs Awareness Day can be credited to Lost Dogs of America, a network of volunteers who use social media to help reunite lost dogs with their owners.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pets are Most Likely to get Lost due to Fear of Loud Noises</h3><p class='facts-content'>Commonly loud noises such as thunderstorms or fireworks often scare animals into running away. Hence, pet owners should secure their pets indoors during these events.</p></div></div>
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