National Rescue Dog Day raises awareness for the thousands of shelter dogs in need of a loving home. Rescue dogs have overcome many obstacles, so they tend to be incredibly resilient.
Rescue dogs make great pets with love, care, and training, but that’s not all they can do. Many of these dogs become emotional support animals, helping people with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. We can’t think of a better event than one that highlights shelter dogs waiting to be adopted. Here’s everything you need to know about National Rescue Dog Day if you want to adopt a dog or support this cause.
Activities for National Rescue Dog Day
Educate
Encourage in young children the values of compassion, love that is not conditional, and responsible treatment of all kinds of animals. You can find some helpful resources, such as the book, on the Tails That Teach website, which you can navigate to in order to accomplish this goal.
Plan a fundraising event
There are a variety of fun activities you could do to raise funds for your local shelters, such as organizing a bake sale, organizing a concert or band night, holding a pub quiz or raffle, or organizing a themed day at work or school. Crafting items for animals, such as jumpers to keep them warm, is also common. Why not organize a donation drive in your neighborhood?
Foster
Foster homes can save the lives of animals who can’t adjust to life in a shelter or who need a little extra care. Many animal rescue groups could not take in as many animals if they didn’t have foster homes. You can often find out how to foster an animal by going to the website of a local charity.
Use social media to tell your own story
This is a great time to share your story on social media if you’ve ever adopted a dog from a shelter. Using #NationalDogRescueDay will allow dog lovers across the country to meet your pup and read about their story. Sharing your story with others may serve as an inspiration for them to adopt a rescue dog as well.
Spay or neuter
From the comfort of your own home, you may be able to perform many shelter-related tasks more efficiently. Make sure your pet is neutered or spayed, and make sure they have collars and identification tags. Ensure that you keep your pets on a leash when they’re out of the house.
Volunteer
For those who cannot adopt or foster a dog right now, why not volunteer at a shelter? This can include anything from dog walking to cuddling cats. Even if you’ve never worked with wood before, you’ll need skills in marketing, social media, and carpentry!
Donate to homeless shelters
There are several ways you can assist a shelter. Aside from monetary donations, some shelters have a wish list where you can donate pet supplies such as towels, toys, and treats. Simply enter your zip code to be taken to the wish lists of shelters in your area
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