August 26th is National Dog Day , an annual celebration founded in 2004 of all things dog-related. There are a lot of ways to celebrate this holiday, not the least of which is showing your pooch a little extra affection or bringing home a tasty treat, but remember that not every dog is fortunate enough to have found a loving home.

To have the greatest impact on National Dog Day, consider helping out your local shelter or animal organization . Even if you cannot adopt a new furry friend at the moment, there are still ways you can help out.

Monetary donations can go a long way to provide the supplies needed to care for sheltered animals; theses shelters are also in constant need of fresh towels, food, toys, and other necessities, so ask your shelter what you can donate.

If you cannot

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