World Dog Day
World Dog Day is held on May 17. Started by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in 2016. Celebrated on the third Saturday of May. This event in the second decade of the month May is annual. 
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Together, we can create a better world for dogs, both domestically and internationally.
World Dog Day is designed to bring attention to the amazing, empathetic creatures that dogs are, all while raising awareness about global dog abuse. World Dog Day, started by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation (VDF) in 2016.
Although VDF are a Los Angeles based Foundation, his story begins in Yulin, China. After becoming aware of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and witnessing the horrific images of slaughter and abuse that the dogs in Yulin face, our founders Lisa Vanderpump & Ken Todd began the long journey towards trying to stop the barbaric torture practices in Yulin and end the dog meat trade in Asia. Together with their partner Dr. John Sessa, they launched the campaign Stop Yulin Forever. The movement gained momentum and has inspired activists all over the world to end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival and encourage more humane treatment for dogs worldwide.
Together, we can create a better world for dogs, both domestically and internationally.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
International Chihuahua Appreciation Day on May 14
National Rescue Dog Day in US on May 20
National Dog Day in Argentina on June 2 (Día Nacional del Perro);
American Staffordshire Terrier Day on June 11
Take Your Dog to Work Week in US on June 16 (Celebrated Monday after National Father's Day);
Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 20 (Friday after Father's Day);
National Dog Party Day in US on June 21