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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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nEvennif 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!
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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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nThenlighter 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.
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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