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RED ALERT: HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY!

Today, August 26th, is National Dog Day! It was started in 2004 as a way to shed a light on the plight of millions of animals in shelters looking for homes.

RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-HERO DOG AWARDS

Recently, I told you about American Humane’s Hero Dog Awards in NYC hosted by Carson Kressley. Now, its time to celebrate Hero Dogs on the West Coast.

RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH

October is Adopt A Shelter Dog month, so what better way to celebrate than to adopt a shelter pup? I am a proud rescue mom of four former shelter dogs, and I can honestly say that they bring me so much happiness and joy. They are furry little angels, even when they are naughty! And by adopting or fostering one of these homeless animals, you are truly saving a life. Thousands of healthy, adoptable animals in shelters across the US are put to sleep everyday. The shelters are extremely overcrowded and cannot hold that many animals at one time.

RED CARPET ROXY’S “RED ALERT” OF THE WEEK-PET THERAPY

It has long been known that pets can have very healing and calming effects on their owners. So, it makes sense that these many of these animals are used to give comfort to individuals in hospice care and in other dire circumstances.