March 23 is National Puppy Day, a day of celebrating some of the world’s cutest animals. The holiday was created to bring awareness to puppy mills, or large-scale breeding facilities known for overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and poor treatment. Spreading awareness about this detrimental practice and emphasizing the importance of adoption is something the team at All Creatures Inn in Nicholasville, KY, strongly recommends. Here, the dog kennel outlines five ways to celebrate Puppy Day and show how much you care.

Show Your Love This Puppy Day With These 5 Activities

1. Volunteer at the Local Animal Shelter

Volunteer your time at the local animal shelter on Puppy Day and the days thereafter. Shelters often need people to walk and feed their animals, clean out their cages, and shower their furry friends with love and affection. See if your friends or family members want to volunteer with you to make the impact of your good work even greater.

2. Organize an Adoption Event

Work with animal shelters in your area to organize a Puppy Day adoption event. Ask local businesses if they would like to sponsor the event in any way, such as providing dog treat bags with their names and contact information. Throw the event at a nearby park and advertise it on social media and through the shelters’ websites.

3. Spread the Word on Social Media

Take a selfie with your puppy or dog, or post a favorite picture of your pooch on social media. Discuss the importance of Puppy Day in the post and use phrases such as “Adopt, don’t shop,” and “Puppy Day 2018.” Make posts for all your social media accounts and encourage your friends and family members to do the same.

4. Adopt a Puppy

Adopt a pooch if you do not have a dog and have considered getting one. By doing so, you’ll save a life and bring a sweet, little friend into your home who will hopefully become a beloved companion for many years. If you are interested in a specific breed, do some research before meeting candidates at a local shelter.

5. Donate to Shelters

Donate old towels and blankets, food and water dishes, treats, toys, and other supplies to the animal shelters or dog kennels in your area. Shelters always need bedding and materials, and most facilities will happily accept donations whenever they are open. Call ahead to see what they need before you go shopping or looking for old dog toys in your basement.

If you decided to add a furry friend to your family on March 23, the team at All Creatures Inn is here to make both your lives easier. With affordable pet grooming and boarding services and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, you’ll feel good knowing your pooch is in good hands. Give them a call today at (859) 233-9000 to schedule an appointment, and visit the facility online for more information on their services.