08/01/2022
(go to their page to see their post!)
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“DOGust First is the birthday given to shelter pets with an unknown birthday. 🍰
If you'd like a better sense of your dog's actual birthday, stay tuned—the Embark Age Test launches this fall, and you can join the waitlist in our bio.”
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LINK IN BIO (page 2!)
“DOGust 1st was a date picked by the North Shore Animal League America to symbolize the birthday of all shelter dogs across America. This “birthday” applies to dogs who don’t have an official record in place. Shelter workers can estimate a dog’s age, but they can never know precisely when they were born and nobody wants to see a dog go without a birthday! When these dogs are adopted, their new family might give them a new birthday, but for those without a home, this date serves as a universal celebration.
North Shore Animal League America uses this date to work with shelters across the country to promote adoption and acceptance of shelter dogs into new forever families. The aim is keep their lives happy, healthy, and fulfilled. On DOGust 1st, it is encouraged to spread the word and raise awareness about pet adoption services and shelters in general, praising them for all the incredible work they do in rescuing and caring for animals across the country and the world.”
