North Shore Animal League America Declares DOGust the 1st as the Universal Birthday for Rescued Dogs, With Gifts, Greeting Cards and Bouquets
One of the five on-line DOGust the 1st greeting cards. (PRNewsFoto/North Shore Animal League America)
PORT WASHINGTON, NY UNITED STATES
Animal Rescue and Adoption Organization Dedicates Day to Canine Well-Being
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pet lovers at North Shore Animal League America acknowledge that the actual birth dates of most rescued dogs are unknown. To give these wonderful animals their much deserved recognition, the Animal League declares the first day of the eighth month of 2009 (August 1) as DOGust the 1st, a universal birthday for shelter and rescued dogs everywhere.
Many pet parents are known to select a random date to celebrate their adopted dog's birthday, such as a significant occasion, a family member's birthday, a special holiday that reflects the dog's personality, or in many cases, the date on which they adopted the animal. Now, pet owners can truly designate a celebratory canine holiday, DOGust the 1st.
To engage all dog lovers nationwide in the celebration, North Shore Animal League America is offering DOGust the 1st online greeting cards at www.AnimalLeague.org featuring an original song, "Happy Birthday, Doggie Dear," created exclusively for DOGust the 1st by Academy and Tony Awards-nominated composer Henry Krieger and lyricist Willie Reale. Mr. Krieger, who recently adopted his dog Freddie from the Animal League, has written the music for several Broadway shows, including Dreamgirls, The Tap Dance Kid and Side Show and won a 2007 Grammy Award.
Celebrants can also order a creatively-themed doggie gift box from sponsor ARFdog www.arfdog.com that says "I love you" in a unique way, or coax a big kiss from their best friend with a birthday bouquet from www.1800flowers.com . Save 10% by ordering with Promotion Code NSAL with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Animal League. In addition, online visitors to www.AnimalLeague.org can cast their vote for the 2009 King or Queen DOGust the 1st.
At DOGust the 1st national headquarters in Port Washington, NY the Animal League is celebrating the occasion as a family fun day, with a Pet Health Fair, kids' activities, adoptable animals and a special DOGust the 1st birthday cake under a country-fair tent. The Animal League, the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, will be offering canine health and wellness information through demonstrations, "Ask the Experts" sessions, and special services at its own Pet Health Center. Among the experts who will be on hand will be celebrity dentist Dr.Jennifer Jablow and dog stylist Jorge Bendersky, from Animal Planet's Groomer Has It.
To learn more about DOGust the 1st and the Animal League and its mission to rescue, nurture and adopt approximately 20,000 animals annually visit, www.AnimalLeague.org.
