This National Puppy Day, Adopt A New Best Friend

National Puppy Day is March 23rd
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Best Friends Animal Society Offers Dos and Don’ts for New Pet Owners

It’s time to mark calendars for the most adorable day of the year!

With National Puppy Day coming up on March 23, Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters, is encouraging those who want to add a new canine to their family to choose the adoption option.

“Bringing home a new puppy can be exciting but also overwhelming,” said Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. “By taking the time to train and socialize your puppy, you are setting them up to become a well-behaved adult dog and lifelong best friend.”

As people and pups everywhere get ready to bring on the cuteness, Best Friends is offering the following tips to new puppy adopters that will set both them and their puppies up for success in and out of the home:

  • DO Consider how caring for a puppy will fit into your lifestyle. Make sure everyone in the household is enthusiastic and understands the commitment involved before adopting a puppy - or any pet for that matter.

  • DON’T Believe your perfect match can’t be found at a shelter or rescue group. Dogs of all sizes and breeds are waiting for loving homes.

  • DO Socialize your puppy with new experiences so they won’t be afraid of different situations, objects, sounds, people, and other animals.

  • DON’T Be inconsistent. Puppies require a lot of attention, playtime, and exercise. People looking for a friend to relax with at the end of their day might want to think about adopting a more mature dog.

  • DO Be patient. It takes time to teach puppies basic commands and appropriate behaviors. Give praise and treats as rewards.

Throughout the month of March, $DOGS Token is covering adoption fees at Best Friends locations across the country, including New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, Salt Lake City, and Northwest Arkansas, as well as the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT.

Visit bestfriends.org for additional pet care resources or to find a local shelter or rescue group to adopt a new pet.

About Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 5,000 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All®.