Happy National Dog Day!

National Dog Day founder, Colleen Paige, says it's a time to advocate for canines who need forever homes.

The National Dog Day founder, Colleen Paige, says it’s a time to advocate for canines who need forever homes. NationalDogDay.com says it falls on August 26th because that’s when her family adopted her first dog as a child.

The website encourages people to visit shelters and rescues. It discourages buying from backyard breeders or pet stores that rely on puppy mills. The site adds that Paige also is the founder of National Cat Day.