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National Dog Day has been held on August 26 since 2004 and the founder, Colleen Paige, had a simple goal in establishing this special day.

"I want this to be a day to encourage dog ownership of all breeds, mixed and pure – to help abolish puppy mills and end breed specific legislation so we can create a world where all dogs [and every animal] can live a happy, safe and abuse-free life," National Dog Day founder Colleen Paige said. 

Read more tips on how to make National Dog Day special for your dog here.

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