Help us celebrate National Rescue Dog Day!

National Rescue Dog Day was founded by Lisa Wiehebrink, an author who has penned a string of children’s books about the special connections between owners and their pets. Her books teach the value of kindness, unconditional love and empathy. She believes instilling children with positive virtues toward animals will help them later in life when dealing with adults. 

Wiehebrink came up with the concept of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20, 2009, when she rescued her first dog, Cooper. 
 

There are many ways you can help celebrate National Rescue Dog Day. Here are a few suggestions: 
 

• Nominate your favorite animal charity and they could receive $2,500. As part of our ongoing Every Pet Project, we conduct random drawings and reward two animal charities a month with $2,500, all to help them make an even bigger difference in the lives of pets in their care. To nominate your favorite animal charity, click here. 
• If you have the resources, consider rescuing a dog from a local animal shelter. Rescue dogs can prove to be great friends and companions for those young and old. 
• Get your four-legged friends spayed or neutered to help combat overpopulation. More than three million dogs enter shelters every year, many due to overpopulation. 
• Volunteer at your favorite shelter or at another animal healthcare facility. As they can’t afford to pay employees, many rescues and shelters depend on volunteers. 
• Make a donation to your local rescue. Most rescues depend on donations to help pay for medical expenses, food, and room and board. No donation is too small. Every little bit helps!