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Prepare to get your cuteness on with National Puppy Day on March 23! This day was created in 2006 by animal advocate Colleen Paige as a way to celebrate the unconditional love and joy that puppies bring into our lives. It's also a great opportunity for people who don't have their own pup yet, or just need an extra dose of puppy love, to get out there and adopt one!
<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'>Creation of National Puppy Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Animal advocate Colleen Paige established National Puppy Day to celebrate puppies and promote adoption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Media Coverage</div><div class='timeline-text'>National media, including CNN and FOX News, started covering National Puppy Day events, increasing public awareness of the holiday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrity Endorsements'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Famous individuals like Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey started promoting National Puppy Day, encouraging more people to support dog adoption and welfare.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Puppy Day gained international recognition, with animal lovers around the world joining the celebration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class-'timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations Amid Pandemic'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many National Puppy Day celebrations went virtual, with online pet competitions and adoption events.</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'>Adopt a puppy</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>What better way to celebrate National Puppy Day then to give a puppy a forever home? Whether it's from your local animal shelter or rescue, consider giving an adorable pup the love and care they deserve.</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'>Throw a puppy party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends over for a puppy themed party! Have everyone bring their pups or arrange for some adoptable puppies to be brought in. Have some fun activities like pup races and playtime.</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 homemade treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Treat your furry friend to some homemade snacks by baking simple dog treats. You can find lots of easy recipes online with ingredients like peanut butter and oatmeal.</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'>Organize a puppy fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Raise money for your local animal rescue or shelter by organizing a bake sale or car wash. You can also get creative and come up with unique fundraisers like raffles, silent auctions, and walkathons.</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'>Volunteer at an animal shelter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend time with some of the cutest puppies around by volunteering at your local animal shelter. You can help out with anything from walking dogs, cleaning cages, providing socialization and more.</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'>Puppies bring us joy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>We can all agree that there's nothing quite like the unconditional love and loyalty of a puppy. Not only are they incredibly cute and cuddly, but those sweet puppy eyes and wagging tails always seem to brighten our day. Plus, their silly antics never fail to make us laugh!</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'>Puppies make great companions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're looking for a running partner or just someone to enjoy your daily walk with, puppies make great four legged friends! They provide companionship and comfort when life gets tough, as well as joy and playfulness when things are going well. And at the end of the day, their contagious enthusiasm is sure to put a smile on your face.</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'>Adopting puppies rescues them from animal shelters</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you adopt a puppy from an animal shelter, not only do you get the chance to give them a loving home - you also save them from being euthanized in an overcrowded facility. By opening your heart and home to one of these adorable pups, you are giving them the chance to live out their happiest lives possible - and that is something we can all feel good about!</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'>Puppies Have Baby Teeth Too</h3><p class='facts-content'>Just like humans, puppies have their own set of deciduous or "baby" teeth. These tiny canines start to emerge at about four weeks of age and are subsequently replaced by permanent adult teeth at around four months.</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'>Puppies Are Essentially Blind and Deaf at Birth</h3><p class='facts-content'>Newborn puppies are not only blind but also virtually deaf, relying on touch reception and smell during their first few weeks of life. Their eyes and ears start functioning properly around the age of two weeks.</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'>Puppies Sleep Most of the Day to Help Their Growth</h3><p class='facts-content'>Puppies tend to spend around 18-20 hours a day sleeping. This is because growth hormones are primarily released during sleep periods, supporting their rapid physical development.</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'>A Puppy’s “Dog Breed” Can Be Determined Through a DNA Test</h3><p class='facts-content'>While visually identifying a dog's breed can often be uncertain, a wide variety of commercially available canine DNA tests can help determine the specific breeds present in a dog's ancestry, even in mixed breed dogs.</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'>Puppies Learn to Communicate With Humans Faster Than They Do With Other Dogs</h3><p class='facts-content'>Inter-species communication is a unique trait we share with our canine friends. A study reveals that puppies respond to human social cues (like pointing) better than adult wolves, suggesting dogs' ability to communicate with humans is innate and develops with age.</p></div></div>
National Puppy Day is celebrated on March 23 every year. In 2024 National Puppy Day will occur on a Saturday.
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