What is National Mutt Day?
On July 31st and December 2nd, National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save, and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year..
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Millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters are waiting for someone to come and adopt them. National Mutt Day is an excellent opportunity to find the right canine companion. Despite the name, a mutt learns, obeys, and trains much like purebred animals. Although their lineage is uncertain and their appearances a bit unclear, their companionship will be faithful.
According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. Each one needs a forever home when these abandoned and often neglected animals find their way to a shelter. Their potential is limitless, whether you like it or not. Adoption is often skipped. Both humans and canine enjoy increased physical fitness. Walking on daily walks gives another boost to social interaction. Although humans are patient, their four-legged companion learns to trust and new limits. For example, when dogs explore the numerous scents of the human life, they often find shoes are off limits.
No matter the breed, size, or demeanor of the human, er, canine, the shelter will take the time to find the right home for their animals. They plan visits and have policies in place to promote healthy adoptions for families and individuals. Although some dogs suffer injury or illness, the shelters work with veterinarians to heal the animals before making them available for adoption.
