🌍 observance
National Puppy Mill Survivor
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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National Puppy Day on March 23 celebrates the joy puppies bring and promotes adoption and responsible pet ownership. It highlights the importance of saving puppies from mills and shelters.
History
Founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige (also behind National Dog Day) to celebrate puppies and encourage adoption from shelters and rescues rather than pet stores or irresponsible breeders.
How It's Celebrated
If you're ready, adopt a puppy or dog from a shelter or rescue. Share cute (ethical) puppy photos, support no-kill shelters and anti-puppy-mill legislation, learn about proper socialization and training, or simply spend time playing with puppies you know.
Other Years
2021 Thu
30 Sep 2022 Fri
30 Sep 2023 Sat
30 Sep 2024 Mon
30 Sep 2025 Tue
30 Sep 2026 Wed
9/30 2027 Thu
30 Sep 2028 Sat
30 Sep 2029 Sun
30 Sep