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 Today is National Puppy Day and what’s better in a time of uncertainty than an overload of cute and cuddly furry friends. On March 23rd we take time to stop and celebrate National Puppy Day. This amazing holiday was founded in 2006 by author Colleen Paige and has spread across the globe. The idea is to focus attention on puppies in need of adoption, and on the abuses found in puppy mills, but also to celebrate these furry little companions. According to statistics, people who have one or more pets in their homes lead happier lives, are considerably healthier, live...

National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th on the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942.  Joseph White, a retired military working dog trainer, originated the idea for the day. A Military War Dog, or Military Working Dog, (MWD), is a canine that has been trained to protect humans in dangerous situations. Today, there are approximately 3,000 MWDs deployed all over the globe and work in a variety of law enforcement capacities, including the military, US Customs, Border Patrol, police K9 units, and federal law enforcement. Over the years the military, police...