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 Black Dog DayOctober 1st is National Black Dog Day, also known as World Black Dog Day. It's a day to celebrate black dogs across the globe, as well as highlight the stigma of black dogs and their plight in shelters. |  National Mutt DayDecember 2nd is National Muttt Day, (also known as Mixed Breed Day) a day to celebrate mixed breeds and empty the shelters...as approx. 95% of dogs in shelters are mixed breed. |  National Cat DayNational Cat Day is October 29th. Instead of speaking... just meow all day. |
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 Updated Bio - 9/18 |  Forbes shares 6 Great Dog Movies To Watch To Celebrate National Dog Day 2026 |  Favorite Pet ProductsColleen's Favorite Pet Products 2026/2027 Coming soon! Submit yours here. |
 Yahoo Life feature on where to get the best pup cups for National Dog Day and beyond. |  USA TODAY feature about National Dog Day |  People feature: John Legend Dances with Giant Pet Poodle Petey as He and Chrissy Teigen Celebrate National Dog Day 2026 |
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Colleen's Holidays
National Pet Travel Safety Day
January 2
Dress Up Your Pet Day - January 14
National Horse Protection Day
March 1
National Puppy Day - March 23
National Pet Day - April 11
National Kids & Pets Day - April 26
National Kitten Day - July 10
National Dog Day - August 26
National Beach Day - August 30
-National Wildlife Day -
September 4
National Black Dog Day - October 1
National Walk Your Dog Week
October 1-7
National Cat Day - October 29
National Mutt Day
{ Also Known As Mixed Breed Dog Day }
December 2 with a newly added second date of July 31