On the occasion of International Dog Day, several actors like Abhay Verma, Pulkit Samrat and Danish Pratap Sood confessed their love for their paw-dorable friends. In interviews and social media posts, the celebs spoke about their undying love for their dogs and revealed how they have changed their lives for the better.

Actor Abhay Verma, who played a pivotal role in&nbsp;Munjya, opened up about his love for dogs and shared how adopting a pet changes your life. He said, "Joey (his dog) has brightened my life. Whenever I return from the shoot, he welcomes me with so much joy, it just takes away all the tiredness! And I make sure that I greet him with the same amount of delight, no matter what! I really can't fathom the bliss he has brought into my life; I really don't mind spoiling my little boy!"

He further shared, "When you adopt a pet, you turn into a parent by default! This joy knows no bounds, honestly."

Pulkit Samrat who is a proud pet parent of seven-year-old husky, Drogo, opened up about his love for his furry friend in a recent interview with HT. He said, "When I first saw him, he had that fierce energy and looked like a warrior, someone who can keep you safe. Although, he is a cow at heart."

"People who are scared of dogs in general have sat and pet him. He knows that people fall in love with him and he uses it to his advantage," the 40-year-old continued. "He loves his long walks and runs to play around, and that is the most peaceful time for me too."

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Actor-singer Danish Pratap Sood revealed in a recent interview that his Delhi home has been "a favourite spot among strays, to get regular treats".

"My father is a doctor (general physician) and would help us take care of the dogs in our colony of Janakpuri, and all these strays would usually roam around and even park themselves around my house as my family would provide them food and medical attention, whenever required," the actor told HT City.

He added, "There was this one time when we had to take a stray to the doctor and it was administered a sedative, but the dosage of the drug turned out to be suitable for a human being! For the first four hours that dog was in a trance and ended up running everywhere. I was made responsible for monitoring him closely and can't forget how funny it was."

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“I am against animal cruelty and really feel that people should not hurt them (animals)," he concluded.

Happy International Dog Day to all the pet parents and their furry friends!

On the occasion of International Dog Day, several actors like Abhay Verma, Pulkit Samrat and Danish Pratap Sood confessed their love for their paw-dorable friends.

On the occasion of International Dog Day, several actors like Abhay Verma, Pulkit Samrat and Danish Pratap Sood confessed their love for their paw-dorable friends. In interviews and social media posts, the celebs spoke about their undying love for their dogs and revealed how they have changed their lives for the better. Actor Abhay Verma, who played a pivotal role in Munjya, opened up about his love for dogs and shared how adopting a pet changes your life. He said, "Joey (his dog) has brightened my life. Whenever I return from the shoot, he welcomes me with so much joy, it just takes away all the tiredness! And I make sure that I greet him with the same amount of delight, no matter what! I really can't fathom the bliss he has brought into my life; I really don't mind spoiling my little boy!" He further shared, "When you adopt a pet, you turn into a parent by default! This joy knows no bounds, honestly." Pulkit Samrat who is a proud pet parent of seven-year-old husky, Drogo, opened up about his love for his furry friend in a recent interview with HT. He said, "When I first saw him, he had that fierce energy and looked like a warrior, someone who can keep you safe. Although, he is a cow at heart." "People who are scared of dogs in general have sat and pet him. He knows that people fall in love with him and he uses it to his advantage," the 40-year-old continued. "He loves his long walks and runs to play around, and that is the most peaceful time for me too." Also read: Masaba Gupta's baby shower: Sonam Kapoor turns host for intimate soiree Actor-singer Danish Pratap Sood revealed in a recent interview that his Delhi home has been "a favourite spot among strays, to get regular treats". "My father is a doctor (general physician) and would help us take care of the dogs in our colony of Janakpuri, and all these strays would usually roam around and even park themselves around my house as my family would provide them food and medical attention, whenever required," the actor told HT City. He added, "There was this one time when we had to take a stray to the doctor and it was administered a sedative, but the dosage of the drug turned out to be suitable for a human being! For the first four hours that dog was in a trance and ended up running everywhere. I was made responsible for monitoring him closely and can't forget how funny it was." Also read: Farhan Akhtar reveals how his parents' divorce impacted him: 'It was difficult' “I am against animal cruelty and really feel that people should not hurt them (animals)," he concluded. Happy International Dog Day to all the pet parents and their furry friends!

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Dogs are loyal, loving and so adorable! Having a pet dog literally changes people's lives for the better. And, as our companions and buddies, they give us so much unconditional love. So, is&nbsp;it not only apt that we keep a day to celebrate the great contributions our pets make to our lives?

Well, today is that day! August 26 marks&nbsp;International Dog Day and it is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about the needs of our canine friends.

History

International Dog Day was first celebrated in the year 2004 by animal welfare activist&nbsp;Colleen Paige.&nbsp;He is also the founder of several other occasions like&nbsp;National Mutt Day, National Cat Day, National Puppy Day, etc.&nbsp;

The activist decided to observe the day on August 26 because&nbsp;her family had adopted their first dog from a local animal shelter on that date. Ms Colleen was just ten years old when her family brought Sheltie home.&nbsp;

Significance

According to&nbsp;Paige, International Dog Day is observed to “support all breeds and varieties of dogs”. People are also discouraged to purchase dogs from unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills. Instead, they are asked to adopt furry friends from rescue homes.

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On the official website of National Dog Day, a tweet was shared to mark the day. It read, "Happy National Dog Day! Today is a day to celebrate your amazing dogs for their unconditional love and undying loyalty, as well as bring awareness to the overpopulation of wonderful dogs in shelters all over the world, looking for a second chance. #NationalDogDay."

Dogs are loyal, loving and so adorable! Having a pet dog literally changes people's lives for the better. And, as our companions and buddies, they give us so much unconditional love.

Dogs are loyal, loving and so adorable! Having a pet dog literally changes people's lives for the better. And, as our companions and buddies, they give us so much unconditional love. So, is it not only apt that we keep a day to celebrate the great contributions our pets make to our lives? Well, today is that day! August 26 marks International Dog Day and it is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about the needs of our canine friends. History International Dog Day was first celebrated in the year 2004 by animal welfare activist Colleen Paige. He is also the founder of several other occasions like National Mutt Day, National Cat Day, National Puppy Day, etc. The activist decided to observe the day on August 26 because her family had adopted their first dog from a local animal shelter on that date. Ms Colleen was just ten years old when her family brought Sheltie home. Significance According to Paige, International Dog Day is observed to “support all breeds and varieties of dogs”. People are also discouraged to purchase dogs from unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills. Instead, they are asked to adopt furry friends from rescue homes. Also read: BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa flaunt gorgeous airport looks ahead of 2022 MTV VMAs performance On the official website of National Dog Day, a tweet was shared to mark the day. It read, "Happy National Dog Day! Today is a day to celebrate your amazing dogs for their unconditional love and undying loyalty, as well as bring awareness to the overpopulation of wonderful dogs in shelters all over the world, looking for a second chance. #NationalDogDay."

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International Dog Day&nbsp;is celebrated&nbsp;on August 26 annually and was founded by&nbsp;Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert Collen Paige.

International Dog Day&nbsp;celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure. Its aim is to&nbsp;help galvanise the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues.

Man's best friend

It is often said and believed that a dog is man's best friend. The saying may or may not be true, but a recent study by some scientists from the UK has shown that a dog is definitely man's oldest best friend.

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A study of dog DNA was conducted at the&nbsp;Ancient Genomics laboratory at London's Crick Institute. This study revealed that the dogs have been domesticated since the end of the last age, which is nearly&nbsp;11,000 years ago. This claim has also proved that dogs were the first animal to be domesticated by human beings.

The research also revealed that the genetic patterns of dogs were almost similar to that of humans, to some extent. The reason behind this may be that humans were accompanied by their domesticated dogs wherever they moved and shifted.

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Excitement level of Super Bowl

For dogs adopted on August 26, International Dog Day becomes many a dog’s birthday and for all dogs, it's as popular and exciting as the Super Bowl.

Amazing facts about dogs

Let’s take a look at some incredible facts about dogs to help you get a better understanding of these amazing creatures. Did you know, for example, that the most successful hunter in the world is the African Hunting Dog? These dogs are successful in 50 to 70 percent of their hunts. They even hold the Guinness World Record for it.

Another Guinness World Record goes to the Saluki for being the oldest dog breed. This breed actually dates back to 329BC. Back then, in Ancient Egypt, these dogs were kept as Royal Pets. There are rumors that this breed can be traced back even further, as there are carvings located in the South of Iraq of a dog that looks very much like this breed and they can be dated back to 7,000 BC. Pretty incredible, right?

Did you know that dogs have three eyelids? This is something a lot of people do not realize about their furry friends. The third lid is a nictitating membrane, which is known as a haw. It is important for ensuring the eye is lubricated and protected. There are also some distinct features that are associated with specific breeds of dogs. For instance, Shar-Peis and Chow Chows have black tongues.

Also, 30 percent of Dalmatians are deaf in one ear. Also, did you know that if a cheetah and a greyhound were to go head-to-head in a long-distance race, a greyhound would win? This is because greyhounds boast exceptional long-distance speeds. They can keep up a pace of 35mph for as long as seven miles.

How to celebrate International Dog Day

Recommendations for ways to celebrate Dog Day range from adopting a dog from a rescue home to giving your dog a holistic spa treatment or even buying yourself and your dog matching t-shirts.

The National Dog Day Foundation supports all breeds and varieties of dogs and discourages purchasing from unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills; instead, support reputable breeders or adopt from rescue homes.

Dog Day has been supported by such high profile individuals as former US President George W Bush whose own dog, Barney the Scottish terrier has his own website and has even starred in a series of short films. So celebrate dogs and their varied talents today, both by taking the time to treat the dogs in your own life and by supporting dogs in need.

You can also celebrate Dog Day by making a donation to an animal charity of your choice. You will probably find that you have a local dog charity or shelter in your local area. All you need to do is a quick search online, and you will discover more about the amazing charities out there that are doing incredible work. There are charities and rescue shelters for dogs without a home, as well as organizations that organize dogs for the deaf, as well as therapy dogs and guide dogs. Making a donation to one of these organizations can make a massive difference.

International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26 annually and was founded by Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert Collen Paige. International Dog Day celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure.

International Dog Day is celebrated on August 26 annually and was founded by Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert Collen Paige. International Dog Day celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure. Its aim is to help galvanise the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, rescues and pure breed rescues. Man's best friend It is often said and believed that a dog is man's best friend. The saying may or may not be true, but a recent study by some scientists from the UK has shown that a dog is definitely man's oldest best friend. Also read | Dogs are man's oldest best friends, DNA study reveals A study of dog DNA was conducted at the Ancient Genomics laboratory at London's Crick Institute. This study revealed that the dogs have been domesticated since the end of the last age, which is nearly 11,000 years ago. This claim has also proved that dogs were the first animal to be domesticated by human beings. The research also revealed that the genetic patterns of dogs were almost similar to that of humans, to some extent. The reason behind this may be that humans were accompanied by their domesticated dogs wherever they moved and shifted. Excitement level of Super Bowl For dogs adopted on August 26, International Dog Day becomes many a dog’s birthday and for all dogs, it's as popular and exciting as the Super Bowl. Amazing facts about dogs Let’s take a look at some incredible facts about dogs to help you get a better understanding of these amazing creatures. Did you know, for example, that the most successful hunter in the world is the African Hunting Dog? These dogs are successful in 50 to 70 percent of their hunts. They even hold the Guinness World Record for it. Another Guinness World Record goes to the Saluki for being the oldest dog breed. This breed actually dates back to 329BC. Back then, in Ancient Egypt, these dogs were kept as Royal Pets. There are rumors that this breed can be traced back even further, as there are carvings located in the South of Iraq of a dog that looks very much like this breed and they can be dated back to 7,000 BC. Pretty incredible, right? Did you know that dogs have three eyelids? This is something a lot of people do not realize about their furry friends. The third lid is a nictitating membrane, which is known as a haw. It is important for ensuring the eye is lubricated and protected. There are also some distinct features that are associated with specific breeds of dogs. For instance, Shar-Peis and Chow Chows have black tongues. Also, 30 percent of Dalmatians are deaf in one ear. Also, did you know that if a cheetah and a greyhound were to go head-to-head in a long-distance race, a greyhound would win? This is because greyhounds boast exceptional long-distance speeds. They can keep up a pace of 35mph for as long as seven miles. How to celebrate International Dog Day Recommendations for ways to celebrate Dog Day range from adopting a dog from a rescue home to giving your dog a holistic spa treatment or even buying yourself and your dog matching t-shirts. The National Dog Day Foundation supports all breeds and varieties of dogs and discourages purchasing from unethical backyard breeders and puppy mills; instead, support reputable breeders or adopt from rescue homes. Dog Day has been supported by such high profile individuals as former US President George W Bush whose own dog, Barney the Scottish terrier has his own website and has even starred in a series of short films. So celebrate dogs and their varied talents today, both by taking the time to treat the dogs in your own life and by supporting dogs in need. You can also celebrate Dog Day by making a donation to an animal charity of your choice. You will probably find that you have a local dog charity or shelter in your local area. All you need to do is a quick search online, and you will discover more about the amazing charities out there that are doing incredible work. There are charities and rescue shelters for dogs without a home, as well as organizations that organize dogs for the deaf, as well as therapy dogs and guide dogs. Making a donation to one of these organizations can make a massive difference.

International Dog Day 2021: History, significance and ways to celebrate

We are living amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 and if there's one humane animal that can help us stay afloat, then it has to be the dogs.

 
On the occasion of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-dog-day-2021-history-significance-and-ways-to-celebrate-408423">International Dog Day</a>, here's us taking a look at the science behind why dogs such as German Shepherd, Beagle, Pug, Golden Retriever, Naatu Naai among other breeds, make you happier and lift your spirits up.

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Physical fitness

 
It is said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/briton-to-evacuate-200-dogs-and-cats-from-his-animal-shelter-in-kabul-408364">dogs</a> keep us physically active. Dog owners walk an average of 300 minutes per week, says a report.

 
Strong sense of attachment

 
A study conducted on more than 500 young adults (aged between 18 to 26) found that people who have strong attachment to pets feel more connected to their communities and that attachment also extends to their human relationships. Additionally, the study said that such people were found to be more empathetic and were likely to serve in leadership roles.

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They are like therapy

 
Psychologists at Miami University and Saint Louis University conducted three experiments to examine the potential benefits of pet ownership among people and some historical markers indicating humans’ long-standing therapeutic relationship with animals. In 1973 a visiting therapy dog, Skeezer, became a permanent resident at Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Although more research is needed before scientists know exactly why it works. However, existing works in the field propose two hypotheses - state of relaxation and stress-reduction.

 
Dogs help combat stress, anxiety

 
A 2010 study published in the journal Anxiety, Stress, and Coping highlighted the postive effects of petting an animal on anxiety. A variety of animals have been used for beneficial health effects.

 
So, now whether you choose to domesticate an international dog, an indie dog or opt for adoption from Humane Animal Society in Coimbatore, among other facilities, just know that dogs will bring joy to your life.&nbsp;

We are living amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 and if there's one humane animal that can help us stay afloat, then it has to be the dogs. On the occasion of International Dog Day, here's us taking a look at the science behind why dogs such as German Shepherd, Beagle, Pug, Golden Retriever, Naatu Naai among other breeds, make you happier and lift your spirits up.

We are living amid the uncertainty of Covid-19 and if there's one humane animal that can help us stay afloat, then it has to be the dogs. On the occasion of International Dog Day, here's us taking a look at the science behind why dogs such as German Shepherd, Beagle, Pug, Golden Retriever, Naatu Naai among other breeds, make you happier and lift your spirits up. Also read: 'K-Pop band Blackpink's Lisa to drop her solo album in September' Physical fitness It is said that dogs keep us physically active. Dog owners walk an average of 300 minutes per week, says a report. Strong sense of attachment A study conducted on more than 500 young adults (aged between 18 to 26) found that people who have strong attachment to pets feel more connected to their communities and that attachment also extends to their human relationships. Additionally, the study said that such people were found to be more empathetic and were likely to serve in leadership roles. Also read: 'Model attacked by leopards in Germany during photoshoot' They are like therapy Psychologists at Miami University and Saint Louis University conducted three experiments to examine the potential benefits of pet ownership among people and some historical markers indicating humans’ long-standing therapeutic relationship with animals. In 1973 a visiting therapy dog, Skeezer, became a permanent resident at Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Although more research is needed before scientists know exactly why it works. However, existing works in the field propose two hypotheses - state of relaxation and stress-reduction. Dogs help combat stress, anxiety A 2010 study published in the journal Anxiety, Stress, and Coping highlighted the postive effects of petting an animal on anxiety. A variety of animals have been used for beneficial health effects. So, now whether you choose to domesticate an international dog, an indie dog or opt for adoption from Humane Animal Society in Coimbatore, among other facilities, just know that dogs will bring joy to your life.

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