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The purpose of promoting this day is to increase public awareness of the adoption of animals that are currently in animal shelters.
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Ms. Colleen Paige claims that International Dog Day is designated to “support all breeds and varieties of dogs”.
The need of preventing the purchasing of pets from unethical backyard breeders and puppy factories is also emphasised.
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Colleen considers August 26 to be important because it was the day her family adopted her Sheltie when she was ten years old.
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National Dog Day has expanded since the inaugural commemoration in 2004 and is now celebrated on a global scale.
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The holiday was included in New York state legislation for 2013 and is listed on the webpage for the New York State Senate.
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Ms. Colleen founded National Puppy Day, National Cat Day, and National Wildlife Day in addition to International Dog Day.
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