Established in 2006, National Puppy Day is a paw-some day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate unconditional love and fawn over the undeniably cute furballs that bring so much happiness into this world. While we’re all softies when it comes to our four-legged friends, today is also designed to raise awareness about puppy mills and help prospective pet owners consider adoption.
Some Facts :
15–20 – the number of hours puppies spend sleeping.
1 – the age at which puppies become ‘adults.’
24 – the largest litter born to a mastiff breed dog.
2–4 weeks – the age at which puppies start teething.
10,000 – the number of puppy mills in the U.S
9.4 – the estimated number of puppies per breeding female per year.
2005 – the year when the world’s first canine was cloned.
17 tons – the weight of the giant puppy sculpture in Bilbao, Spain.
38,000 – the number of flowers covering the giant puppy sculpture in Bilbao, Spain.
165,474 – the estimated number of dogs kept solely for breeding purposes in USDA licensed facilities.
1,011,046 – the estimated number of puppies produced by USDA licensed facilities every year.
Pets are one of the most wonderful things to have in your life. Dogs are like family and will love unconditionally.
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