National Mutt Day is July 31st
Dog owners have a reason to celebrate, and there are lots of national holidays set aside to prove it. National Mutt day on July 31st for instance, focuses on mixed dog breeds that are often unappreciated. This day inspires and encourages people to consider adopting a canine companion. National Mutt Day encourages us to adopt the many mixed breed canines looking for a place to call home.
Consider adopting a mixed dog breed
Adopting a mixed dog breed can be a good thing as there are plenty of great mixed breeds who lack decent shelter just because they are not purebred. While this is certainly a big responsibility to take, a mixed dog breed will be happier, healthier and will be generally better behaved than a pedigree.
Donate essentials at the local shelter
If you are not comfortable adopting a mutt for personal reasons, you can donate to your local shelter. The money will help to buy things like toys, medicine and food. Your contribution can help make a difference in providing comfort for all the mixed breeds out there.
They have better health
These dog breeds have better health. Unlike pedigrees, these dogs have a perfect gene sequence, and this helps them fight deficiencies. Your mutt will have a great sampling of genes, improving the dog’s well-being, and overall lifespan.
Mutts need companionship, too
This breed often ends up living at the shelter, and they usually stay longer before finding an owner. But mixed dogs also need care as their cousins, the purebred. National Mutt Day celebrates their uniqueness and encourages people to give them the attention they deserve.
Mutts have a great personality
Whether you got your mutt at the shelter or from a local breeder, they demonstrate genuine affection. While mixed breed canines aren’t as popular as their pedigree cousins, they have pure love. People even argue that most Mutts love us more since they spend most of their time at the shelter.
Volunteer at the local shelter
You can volunteer at the local shelter and spend time with the dogs. Playing with them and taking them for walks can help uplift their spirits, which in turn increases their chances of getting adopted.
Conclusion
If you’re are shopping for a mutt, you need to do your research. A visit to your local vet can help you identify ways of keeping your mutt healthy and in the best shape.
References: nationaltoday, dogtime, dogtime
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