Go and love on your tiny fur babies! National Puppy Day is on March 23. It is time to recognize the fuzzy and full-of-love animals we have!

Here are some facts related to this day:

• 3.3 million dogs enter dog shelters each year.
• National Puppy Day was started in 2006 by animal behaviorist and author Colleen Paige.
• In 1950, Snoopy made his first comic strip appearance.
• Puppies do not have teeth for 4 weeks.
• Research has shown that looking at pictures of puppies can help people focus.

Here are some things to do for National Puppy Day:

• See what places are helping get puppies to loving homes.
• Volunteer at a local shelter.
• Look for organizations near you that are celebrating National Puppy Day.
• Treat your puppies to some new toys.
• Adopt a puppy.

Celebrate the affection puppies give us!

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