June 26 - Take Your Dog to Work Day

In 1999, the celebration of Take Your Dog to Work Day was established to celebrate the great companionship people share with their dogs. It was also intended to encourage dog adoptions from humane societies, shelters and rescue organizations. But why take your dog to work? Organizers hoped to show employers the value that their employees placed on their four legged friends. And it seems to have worked. Today, around North America, thousands of businesses will open their doors to employee's dogs. Perhaps you and your pooch can enjoy a day at work together today, or maybe you might want to check out a shelter nearby about an adoption or a donation.