March 23 - 🐶 National Puppy Day: Because We Don’t Deserve Dogs (But We Have Them Anyway) 🎉
What is National Puppy Day?
March 23rd is National Puppy Day, aka the cutest holiday on the calendar and the best excuse to flood the internet with puppy pictures (as if we needed an excuse).
This day isn’t just about scrolling through dog memes (though that’s encouraged). It was created to celebrate puppies, encourage adoption, and remind the world that dogs make life 1000% better. Basically, it’s a day to embrace the fact that you’d rather hang out with a puppy than most people.
Who Started This and Why?
We have Colleen Paige—a pet lifestyle expert and animal welfare advocate—to thank for this glorious day. She founded National Puppy Day in 2006 to raise awareness about the importance of adopting puppies instead of buying from puppy mills.
Translation? Adopt, don’t shop! There are so many good boys and girls in shelters who need homes. If you’ve ever thought about getting a pup, today’s the day to make it happen.
Why Celebrate National Puppy Day?
Because puppies are tiny, fluffy joy factories. 🐾
Because “puppy breath” is weirdly amazing. 🤷♀️
Because the world needs more wiggly tails and floppy ears. 🥹
Because shelter puppies need homes! 🏡
Because no one has ever been sad while petting a puppy. FACT. 🐕💖
10 Ways to Celebrate National Puppy Day (Even If You Don’t Have a Dog)
1. 🐶 Flood the Internet with Puppy Pics
Post your dog, a friend’s dog, or a random dog you met once.
No puppy? No problem. Just spam your story with the cutest pups you can find. #PuppySpam
2. 🏡 Visit a Shelter and Give Some Love
Go play with some adoptable puppies (they need love and YOU need serotonin).
Bonus: If you’re ready, bring one home and change their life forever.
3. 📸 Host a “Cutest Puppy” Contest
Ask friends to send their best puppy photos.
Create a poll and let people vote for “Most Adorable,” “Biggest Floppy Ears,” and “Best Derpy Face.”
4. 🐾 Donate to a Local Rescue
Money, food, toys, or blankets—anything helps!
Bonus: Ask what they need most and do a donation drive.
5. 🍖 Make Homemade Puppy Treats
Bake some peanut butter dog biscuits or sweet potato chews.
No dog? Make some anyway and drop them off at a shelter.
6. 📚 Read Up on Dog Training Hacks
Thinking of getting a puppy? Learn about training, socialization, and all the weird things puppies do.
Pro tip: Puppies eat everything. Be ready.
7. 🐕 Go to a Dog Park (Even If It’s Just to Watch)
Nothing cures a bad mood like watching dogs zoom around at full speed.
Extra points: Bring some dog treats and make new furry friends.
8. 🛍️ Buy Something Ridiculous for a Dog
A tiny dog sweater? Matching friendship bracelets? A gourmet dog cake?
If it makes you laugh and a dog’s tail wag, it’s worth it.
9. 🎥 Watch a Puppy-Themed Movie Marathon
Classics include: 101 Dalmatians, Air Bud, Lady and the Tramp, The Secret Life of Pets, Beethoven.
Warning: Marley & Me is a TRAP. You will cry.
10. 🐶 Manifest Your Future Dog
Not ready for a puppy yet? Make a Pinterest board of your dream dog.
Name it, plan for it, and mentally prepare for your future life of endless zoomies.
Final Thought:
Puppies are pure, fluffy bundles of happiness, and today is all about celebrating them, helping them, and making sure they all find loving homes. So whether you’re adopting, donating, or just posting 57 puppy pics in a row, spread the dog love today!
🐶 #NationalPuppyDay | #AdoptDontShop | #WhoNeedsPeopleWhenYouHaveDogs
