National Puppy Day March 23, 2009: 10,000 Pups Looking for Homes

by Tina Kells | March 23, 2009 at 11:47 am

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March 23, 2009 is National Puppy Day in the United States. The day, started by Colleen Paige, an animal behaviorist and the editor-in-chief of Pet Home Magazine, is part of an initiative to find familes for 10,000 homeless pups.

National Puppy Day 2009 is the first in what Colleen Paige hopes will become an annual event. With an aim to end animal cruelty and find homes for abandoned puppies, National Puppy Day is likely to become a favorite with animal lovers across the globe.

In the fall National Puppy Day will become a social network for animal lovers when Paige launches a dog themed social media site.

Help us Save 10,000 homeless puppies across the nation on March 23rd! If you're a shelter or rescue organization, you can hold a fun event to help encourage local animal lovers to adopt. If you're just an animal lover, take the initiative to partner with a local animal shelter and host an adoption event in your town ....or if you're a business, become a sponsor of National Puppy Day by having your own event and reap the rewards of exposure to not only your local neighbors, but over 1.5 million visitors a month to the National Puppy Day site and enjoy the community credibility of participating in this worthy life saving holiday. Your event does need to be sanctioned by us! So please click here for more information.

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Jordan Yerman

at 12:00 on March 23rd, 2009

The fuzzy puppies... so cute... but a massive responsibility. Even the smallest dog requires a pretty big lifestyle change. Also, they chew your computer cables, which may affect your ability to post user-generated content.

Maria Mar Photography

at 13:09 on March 23rd, 2009

This is Charlotte, My baby girl who means the world to me.

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Karen Weeks

at 13:15 on March 23rd, 2009

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Banfield001

at 13:42 on March 23rd, 2009

At the end of January, more than 600 abused and neglected dogs were rescued from three different kennels in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Of the 600 rescued dogs, 80 percent were pregnant and it is estimated that ultimately, 1,500 puppies will need homes.

Our hospital associates in the surrounding communities have helped with the rescue efforts to care for the Pets, which were found to be in dire need of food, water and medical attention. Steven Weinrauch, DVM, Banfield, helped organize a spay and neuter event for the rescued dogs on March 1 at our Renton, Wash. Banfield Pet hospital.

The doctors and hospital team at the Renton Banfield location donated their time to spay and neuter more than 40 dogs, as well as perform dental cleanings and tooth extractions. The Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT), Banfield’s charitable arm, and many of Banfield’s partners, such as PetSmart Charities, also donated to help cover the costs associated with the spays and neuters.

Today, most of the Pets are housed at the Everett Animal Shelter, which is now accepting applications to adopt the dogs. If you are interested, please contact them directly to find out how you can adopt a dog or help the shelter with their efforts.

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sara_nkorho

at 13:47 on March 23rd, 2009

unlike my little jack russell puppys that are well looked after, there are many millions of puppys out there in the world that are looking for loving homes for life. please help support national puppy day 2009 in any way you can.

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Tina Kells

at 13:54 on March 23rd, 2009

Thank you to everyone who shared photos of their sweet little puppies.... so cute!!!!

limonlima

at 14:25 on March 23rd, 2009

Give a puppy a good home!

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reaktori007

at 14:43 on March 23rd, 2009

Meno in full speed.

(more my pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/reaktori/ )

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Yuliya Talmazan

at 14:48 on March 23rd, 2009

Great initiative, but I wish it was not just for one day that we raised awareness of homeless puppies. Also, I am inclined to believe that the 10,000 stats is probably understated, and the real need for adoption is way higher.

aditzygirl

at 14:53 on March 23rd, 2009

My dog Skylar is pictured here. She is 2 years old and a mix between Black lab and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She is a very loving completely house broken dog and her favorite treats are icecubes :) She is the golden colored dor relaxing in the recliner~

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mandyreynolds30

at 15:08 on March 23rd, 2009

my all white male pitbill pup 4 weeks

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mandyreynolds30

at 15:10 on March 23rd, 2009

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PolipinaY

at 15:40 on March 23rd, 2009

This is Paris my mom and dad's papillion pup.

She has such a quirky personality! Her ears go right up when you say any of the following: Squirrelie, Goosie, Bunny, Daddy, Papa, Mommy, John-John, and Heather. Specifically if you say "Daddy's Home" she will run to the garage door barking like crazy. She loves sitting in the front door when the sun shines through and her favorite toy to play with is the Giraffe. She hates fireworks, the vacuum cleaner, and remote controlled toys.

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Dangerseeker

at 15:59 on March 23rd, 2009

Little Rocky after a hard day of dog business

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CdnLawyerista

at 16:34 on March 23rd, 2009

Three week old puppy born of a white shepherd mother and standard poodle father.

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Pythiian1

at 17:00 on March 23rd, 2009

The puppies are so cute ... what a nice piece on a Monday.

jennabee25

at 17:04 on March 23rd, 2009

This is an Australian cattle dog puppy on his best behavior. He and his owner were visiting the stand I was volunteering at at a pet expo. I volunteer for a group that fights against puppy mills.

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EyeWall

at 17:26 on March 23rd, 2009

Spring day in Manhattan and I see this beautiful puppy tie die style. Brought a smile to my face.

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iMinerva

at 17:48 on March 23rd, 2009

My gift to my mother, Azura.

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Ruffhouse

at 18:00 on March 23rd, 2009

This is Henry, he is a 12 week old golden retriever puppy. He has a top part of a bumper his Flat-coated retriever brother chewed in half. We are in Montana

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Donnyatx

at 18:52 on March 23rd, 2009

http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnamanning/3377462904/

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CulturePAC

at 20:52 on March 23rd, 2009

Let's see if we can find homes for puppies, kids and families. Too many homeless and penniless these days. I love puppies and dogs and cats, but since I presently have no income cannot afford myself, let alone an animal....I really want a horse too.

Tina Kells

at 08:13 on March 24th, 2009

I wish I could help ALL the animals that have been displaced or tossed aside due to the economic crisis. It is sad at the best of times to think of all the abandoned animals!

cynrab

at 00:48 on March 24th, 2009

Hi i received an email from you seeking permission for using my puppy's pictures. We are delighted with your offer.

cynrab

at 00:49 on March 24th, 2009

We both are happy to be on board. Tq

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horselover15

at 03:38 on March 24th, 2009

This is a Shorkie. He was a great dog and he didn't shed at all. we had to sell him because he wasn't neutered and he was fighting with our other male. But he's now in a great home and his family loves him.

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