Take Your Dog to Work Day
Take Your Dog to Work Day is a fun holiday for those who have dogs. The holiday was created by Pet Sitters International and first celebrated in 1999. The day was created to celebrate dogs as companions and promote their adoptions from local shelters, rescue groups, and humane societies. The week leading up the actual day is Take Your Pet To Work Week.
When is Take Your Dog to Work Day?
Annually on the first Friday after Father’s Day.
June 26, 2020
June 25, 2021
June 24, 2022
Type of Holiday?
Fun Holiday
How is Take Your Dog to Work Day celebrated?
- The day is celebrated by bringing your dog to the office. This is a lot easier if you drive to work and work for a small company.
- Visit a dog shelter with the other employees at the office.
- If you can’t take your dog to work, celebrate at home with your dog.
- Bring your dog to a dog walk and have him/her play with other dogs to celebrate the day.
- Host a fundraiser for a local shelter.
- Bring in cookies and treats to a shelter.
Trivia/Facts:
- The day was created by Pet Sitters International and first celebrated in 1999.
- The holiday was created by Pet Sitters International and first celebrated in 1999.
- The day was created to celebrate dogs as companions and promote their adoptions from local shelters, rescue groups, and humane societies.
- The week leading up to Take Your Dog To Work Day is Take Your Pet To Work Week.
- The bulldog was the most popular dog breed in 2019, followed by the german shepherd and the labrador retriever.
- Dogs are said to love being around their owners and help with loneliness.
- Dogs are incredibly loyal and will always love you back.
Popular Social Media Hashtags:
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Other holidays celebrated in June include Father’s Day, World Blood Donor Day, Eat Your Vegetables Day, Best Friends Day and many more!!