Every year on August 26, we celebrate International Dog Day, a day dedicated to appreciating and honouring the important roles that dogs play in our lives. Whether they’re accompanying us through joyful moments or offering silent support during difficult times, dogs always express their love for us in the most sincere ways.
Why is National Dog Day celebrated on August 26?
National Dog Day was established in 2004 by American animal rescue advocate Colleen Paige. August 26 was chosen because it was the date her family adopted their first dog when she was a child. This day is not only to celebrate the dogs in our families but also to raise awareness for the many dogs still waiting for adoption in shelters. By celebrating this day, we hope to encourage more people to choose adoption over buying and to provide these dogs with a loving, forever home.
A Dog’s Simple Philosophy: Joy and Pure Happiness
In 2024, we’re not just celebrating these loyal companions but also reflecting on the profound impact they have on our lives. As people often say, a dog’s world is simple and pure, filled with nothing but unconditional love and trust. Their philosophy of life might be summed up in just a few simple words: companionship, joy, and peace.
On this special day, I’d like to dedicate a poem to celebrate this pure and beautiful emotion. The protagonist of the poem is Charlie, an ordinary yet extraordinary dog whose moments of life reflect the simple yet precious gifts shared by countless dogs and us—gifts of loyalty, joy, and those warm moments we hold dear.
Poems for Charlie
Calm in the shade, they heed your call
Hidden trails call without chains
A quiet bond in the evening’s glow
Roaming far where dreams reside
Lingering close in warmth’s embrace
In the silence, peace is found
Echoes of laughter in open space
In a dog’s world,
There are no complicated truths,
Only simple love and trust.
This poem is written not just for Charlie but also for all the dogs who offer us love and companionship in the simplest ways. They teach us that happiness doesn’t have to be complicated; it’s often just about sharing a quiet afternoon in the shade, in their gentle presence.
On International Dog Day 2024, let’s take a moment to cherish the dogs who accompany us and feel the simple and pure joy they bring into our lives. May every dog find the love and warmth they deserve in this world.
