"Our mission is to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort," the holiday's website states.
National Dog Day was officially recognized by the New York State Senate in a 2013 resolution.
Paige founded a number of other holidays, including National Cat Day, National Pet Day and National Wildlife Day.
Other holidays and observances for Aug. 26, 2022, include Congressional Startup Day, Forgive Your Foe Friday, Make Your Own Luck Day, Musical Yoga Day, National Cherry Popsicle Day, National Toilet Paper Day, National Webmistress Day, Women's Equality Day and World Daffodil Day.
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