Rescue. Cuddle. Adopt.
National Puppy Day was first celebrated in 2006. Founded by Pet Lifestyle Expert, Animal Behaviorist and Author, and animal advocate Colleen Paige, this day was created to raise awareness about humane breeding practices, drawing attention to puppy mills and working to save homeless puppies all over the world. (Paige is also the founder of National Dog Day and National Cat Day.)
Observed each year on March 23rd, National Puppy Day celebrates the unconditional love and affection puppies bring to our lives. Their cuddles and wiggles make us smile and without a doubt, there are squeals of delight when there are puppies around!
Your furry felines deserve all the love in the world, and it just so happens that’s what Cuddly Kitten Day, also held on March 23, is going to deliver. It’s exactly what it sounds like — a special day for cuddling the feline fur baby in your life.
Let's start with the obvious! Enjoy either national Puppy Day and Cuddly Kitten Day by actually cuddling your fur babies. If you don't have a puppy or kitten of your own, ask to borrow a friend's or family member’s fur baby for a little therapeutic hug.
Don't forget about the puppies and kittens who have no one to cuddle them. Volunteer at animal shelter near you. They need people to interact with and cuddle puppies and kittens to prepare them for being adopted.
And if cuddles are having such a positive effect on you, why not share this feeling with others? If someone you know is feeling low, offer them your puppy or kitten to cuddle for a while, and watch them light up!
According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million cats enter shelters every year. Some of these dogs and cats come with litters of puppies and kittens. If you're seeking a puppy kitten to start your furry family, check the shelters first. Each of these abandoned animals needs a forever home and their potential cuddles is limitless.
