Also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, National Mutt Day is a very special and significant pet holiday celebrated on July 31st.
This pawsome holiday is all about celebrating, appreciating, saving, and adopting mixed dog breeds that are overlooked and neglected very often. They mainly end up being ignored due to most people’s desire for pure-bred puppies and the constant over-breeding.
So, to ensure that mixed dog breeds receive as much love, care, and attention as their pure-bred counterparts, National Mutt Day was created in 2005 by Colleen Paige, Celebrity Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate. This holiday is also observed on December 2nd, providing people an excellent opportunity to give the millions of mixed dog breeds a loving home who are waiting in shelters for someone to adopt them.
Importance of National Mutt Day
Mutts are recognized by several other names such as mixed-breeds, half-breeds, hybrids, mongrels, and crossbreeds.
With features like adorable round eyes, bouncy poodle curls, and many others mixed in together, these beautiful and lovable mixes make delightful additions to the family.
One of the most fascinating aspects of mixed dog breeds is that they have quite unique personalities of their own, and they also offer such distinctive looks.
The fact that National Mutt Day is observed twice a year speaks volumes about its significance and truly highlights the plight of these mixed breed dogs. This holiday spreads awareness about the fact that 80% of the dogs in animal shelters are mixed breeds, most of whom are abandoned in shelters, and they desperately wait for someone to bring them home and take care of them.
So, this National Mutt Day in July, make a difference by not only observing this holiday but also raising awareness and educating other people about its significance.
Ways to Observe National Mutt Day
The ultimate goal of National Mutt Day is to come together, celebrate all the mixed dog breeds and mutts out there and really understand how they make our lives so great.
There are so many things you can do on National Mutt Day and celebrate this special holiday to the fullest.
Adopt a Mixed Breed Dog
If you happen to be looking to add a canine companion to your family, this holiday presents the perfect opportunity for you to do that. Adopt a mixed dog breed this National Mutt Day and bring one of these lovely dogs home who lack a home and shelter just because of their breed.
One of the best and most ideal ways to pay the kind of respect that this day truly deserves is to adopt one of the many mixed breed dogs and help them find a forever home.
The best part about Mutts is that they come in all sizes and shapes, with so many different patterns and coat colors to choose from.
No two Mutts are alike, so you can be assured that your furry friend is likely going to be super unique and possibly even turn a few heads their way at the dog park!
Pamper Your Furry Friend
If you already have a mixed breed dog who you adopted sometime back and don’t have the capacity to adopt another one, you can simply just pamper your current furry buddy and make his day. Take him for a luxurious spa session, get him groomed properly, and enjoy a day out to have fun on this pawsome holiday.
A Selfie with Your Mutt
Take a cute selfie of your Mutt, share it with the world and make sure to tag the photo with the hashtag #NationalMuttDay. This is to spread awareness and let people know not only about this significant day but also how incredibly adorable mixed breed dogs are.
Even if you don’t have a mutt, share a selfie with any of your canine friends because National Mutt Day is a great day to talk about dogs, educate people about mixed breed dogs, and all the wonderful things that they have to offer to pet parents.
Donate to a Local Shelter
If you don’t happen to be in a position to adopt a mutt, you can play your part by helping out a local animal shelter in your area by donating money to them. Your donations will be spent on dog supplies like food, medicine, toys, beds, food and water bowls, bathing products, and many others.
You can also call the shelter before making a donation to find out exactly what type of dog supplies and essentials they need so that you donate accordingly.
Volunteer at a Shelter
Another super rewarding thing you can do on National Mutt Day is volunteer at a shelter since most animal shelters are always looking for volunteers to help them out. Be it playing with the dogs at the shelter, taking them for long walks, or befriending them; there’s so much to do at a shelter to make a difference in the lives of all the dogs that live there.
Final Word
It doesn’t matter if your furry buddy is from your local shelter or a famous breeder; if it’s a pure breed or a mixed breed, all these four-legged canine creatures have big hearts that are overflowing with love. Mixed breeds generally don’t receive as much love and attention as their pure-bred cousins, which is why all of us must play our part in observing National Mutt Day and making a difference in the lives of these dogs.
Mutts need love, too, and it is our responsibility to make sure they aren’t left abandoned in shelters in hopes of finding a loving home.
So, this National Mutt Day, play your part in getting mixed dog breeds the attention and love they deserve.
