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Celebrate National Dog Week in September

Sponsored by Your Fur Friends at Acton Animal Hospital and Morgan Street Hospital
National dog week starts September 21st and lasts through September 27th this 6. Take Their Photo
year, and you may be wondering what you can do to celebrate your dog. If you’re Spend the day taking pictures of your dog to post on Facebook and Instagram to
like us then every week may as well be national dog week, but most holidays show your friends and family. If social media isn’t your thing, you can even create
remind us to do something a little extra special for the ones we love. Check out a photo collage or hang one of the portraits in your home. The best time for a photo
some of our dog-centric ideas below! can be after your pet has had some time to play or exercise, because they will be
more likely to sit still having exhausted some energy. One trick to capture a great
1. Check Out Your Local Shelter shot ia to bribe them with treats. Hold the treat above the camera and let it stick
All around the globe are dogs in shelters that need love. Look into adoption if you out so that it grabs their attention. They are likely to move into a cute position in
have room for another pup. Can’t take on the responsibility right now? You can just front of the camera when they sniff and see the treat.
as easily donate money, food and other supplies like blankets and toys. Want to
get more hands-on? Volunteer your time at the shelter to help clean, walk, and 7. Take a Nap with Them
socialize with the dogs. Playing and napping with your best fur friend is a wonderful way to relieve stress
and reset. After a brisk walk or play session in the yard, cool off, enjoy a snack
2. Spoil Them Like Crazy and take a nap. You’ll both awake relaxed and ready for some more rewarding
Buy them an awesome new toy, their favorite treat, a giant bone to chew, or a new companionship.
collar. Or how about all of the above?!
No matter how you choose to celebrate, we know your dog is going to feel the
5. Get Outside love! Can’t spend as much time as you’d like with your dog? Then make the time
Take your pup to the dog park or to the lake for a swim. Take them on a hike, or for you have really count. And, always give plenty of hugs and cuddles! There’s a
a walk at the park. You can even take your dog for a fun car ride, roll the windows reason they are called our “Best Friends”.
down and let their tongue wag in the breeze.