National Puppy Day Captions & Status
A day to celebrate puppies and support adoption.
National Puppy Day is observed on March 23, a date established in 2006 by pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige to raise awareness of puppy mills and encourage adopting puppies from shelters and rescues instead. Pair your puppy's photo with one of our Captions to mark the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who started National Puppy Day, and why?
National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by pet and family lifestyle expert Colleen Paige to celebrate puppies and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership, adoption, and the dangers of puppy mills.
What message does the day try to promote?
It encourages adopting puppies from shelters or rescues rather than buying from mills, and highlights the level of care, training, and commitment that raising a puppy actually requires.
How do people mark National Puppy Day?
By sharing puppy photos and stories, supporting local shelters, and sometimes adopting or fostering a dog in need, often paired online with National Puppy Day Captions or a National Puppy Day Status update.
Paige, who also created National Dog Day, wanted the occasion to go beyond cute photos and highlight the animals still waiting for a home. Post a Status for the puppy that has your heart today.
