Happy National Mutt Day!

Yesterday was the first National Mutt Day for 2024, which is a day for your special friend, no matter whether or not your pup is registered. . .

Happy National Mutt Day ! ! ! 

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🐶🐩 All Dogs Are Very Special🐾🐺

The Mixed Breed Dog is So Loveable & More:

Compassion & Beauty:
Origination: National Mutt Day promotes the acceptance, rescue, and commemoration of mixed breed dogs twice yearly in the hopes to attract people to the countless affectionate and well-mannered mixed breed dogs in shelters eagerly await the opportunity to find a new loving home.
Companionship: Today is one of two opportunities this year to find the perfect canine companion. Despite their unclear lineage and somewhat ambiguous features, mix-breed dogs are able to learn, obey, and train just like purebred animals. Their companionship is guaranteed to be faithful.
Home is Where the Pup Is: Today is a wonderful opportunity to find the perfect canine companion. Despite their unclear lineage and somewhat ambiguous features, mix-breed are able to learn, obey, and train just like purebred animals. Their companionship is guaranteed to be faithful.
Love is a Pup: Regardless of the breed, size, or temperament of the dog, the shelter is committed to ensuring that each animal is placed in an appropriate home. They arrange visits and implement procedures designed to facilitate healthy adoptions for both families and individuals. Although some dogs may suffer from injuries or illnesses, the shelters collaborate with veterinarians to provide necessary care and recovery before the animals are made available for adoption.
Celebrated: National Mutt Day is celebrated two times each year, on July 31^st and December 2^nd. This is the first occasion this year. Colleen Paige, a renowned expert in celebrity pets and advocate for animal welfare, established National Mutt Day in 2005. For more information, visit www.nationalmuttday.com.

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A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

What are the Typical Purebred Dog Breeds That are Often Discovered in Shelters?
Pitbulls and Chihuahuas are the two most commonly found purebred dogs in shelters.

A Higher Number of Mixed-breed Dogs as Compared to Purebred Dogs in the U.S.:
Over fifty percent of dogs in the United States are mixed breeds. In 2010, Mars Veterinary launched the inaugural National Mutt Census, gathering valuable data on breed popularity and the ways owners tend to their pets. A key finding indicated that 53 percent of dogs across the country are mix-bred.

2002 vs. 2020 Population Report Graphs:

2002:

2002: Pure-Bred (56%), Mixed-Breed (44%)

2020:

2020:Pure-Bred (49%), Mixed-Breed (51%)

Present: Beautiful and lovable pups are at the forefront of love and compassion whether or not they are purebred dogs or mix-breed dogs.
Future: People are loving their best friends, now and into the future years! As Bob Barker said: “Don’t forget to get your pet spayed or neutered!”

Camera Shy Mutt courtesy of Openverse

Just For Fun:
I recommend that you have some fun with your dog RIGHT NOW, if not tonight.They deserve your attention and the are so lovable. Love your dog!

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Remembering Bob Barker