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Three happy dogs celebrating together under festive bunting beside a calendar with one week highlighted.

The week, day by day

Seven daily themes

National Dog Week runs the last full week of September. Each day shines a light on a different part of dog life — here’s the full lineup.

  1. Sunday

    Adoption Day

    Spotlight shelters and rescues — meet adoptable dogs near you.

  2. Monday

    Rescue Stories

    Celebrate second chances and the dogs who found their people.

  3. Tuesday

    Working Dogs

    Honor service, therapy, and working dogs and their handlers.

  4. Wednesday

    Senior Dogs

    Show some love for the gray-muzzled good ones.

  5. Thursday

    Healthy & Happy

    Vet care, nutrition, and keeping tails wagging.

  6. Friday

    Best Friends

    The everyday joy of life with a dog. Share yours.

  7. Saturday

    Big Dog Day

    The grand finale — meetups, parties, and pup parades.