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n Thentheme of this day is “Adopt! Don’t shop!”
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nWenare urged to adopt new pets from animal shelters, where 16,000ncreatures (including more than 600 baby animals) die each and everynday in the U.S. alone. n
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Evennif you don’t want a new pet, you can help save lives by donatingnmoney to spay/ neuter programs of your local animal shelters andnrescues. Even a dollar a month can make a difference to thesenworthwhile programs!
Evennif you don’t want a new pet, you can help save lives by donatingnmoney to spay/ neuter programs of your local animal shelters andnrescues. Even a dollar a month can make a difference to thesenworthwhile programs!n
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nSomenpeople help save animal lives by holding adoption events or puttingnon car washes or bake sales to raise money for local shelters. Orncheck out the official website.
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Thenlighter side of National Pet Day might involve showing off your petsnat show-and-tell or a Pet Show (organize a relaxed-but-fun “petnshow” for your friends!) posting pictures of your pets on a socialnnetwork, and giving your pets a special treat in honor of the day!nHere are some dog treat recipes, and here are some recipes for catntreats.
Thenlighter side of National Pet Day might involve showing off your petsnat show-and-tell or a Pet Show (organize a relaxed-but-fun “petnshow” for your friends!) posting pictures of your pets on a socialnnetwork, and giving your pets a special treat in honor of the day!nHere are some dog treat recipes, and here are some recipes for catntreats. n
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nAlsonon this date:
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nJuan Santamaria Day in Costa Rica
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nScientist and inventor Percy Julian’s birthday
