Proposing a National Dog Dad's Day

Yesterday, May 9, the second Saturday in May, is National Dog Mom's Day. A Rover.com survey found three out of four female dog owners call themselves “dog moms,” and 40-percent of them own clothing with the term dog mom on it. This was reported by WHNT.com in Huntsville, Alabama.

Since there is no longer a Dog Mom in my house, or anyone to celebrate Mother's Day with, I am designating today as National Dog Dad's Day.

Going one step further, because there has been no national recognition for Dog Dads I have just submitted an application to the National Day Calendar https://nationaldaycalendar.com/register-a-national-day/ to officially designate the day before Father's Day (June 21, 2020) which is celebrated on the third Sunday in June, to be called National Dog Dad's Day. This put this designated day in line with National Dog Mom's Day held on the day before Mother's Day. So the celebration this year on May 10th is only temporary.

Also, FYI, here is the current list of dog-related National Days.

Love your Pet Day February 20th

National Puppy Day March 23rd

National Pet Day USA April 11th

NATIONAL PET PARENTS DAY. On the last Sunday in April

National Dog Mom's Day, May 9, 2020, second Saturday of May. Day before Mothers Day

National Dog Dads Day, June 20, 2020, third Saturday in June. Day before Father’s Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day (Friday following Father’s Day) June 26th

National Dog Day August 26th