National Mutt Day

Mixed-breed dogs are the majority of shelter dogs and among the best dogs you will ever meet.

National Mutt Day on July 31 (and December 2) celebrates mixed-breed dogs and encourages the adoption of shelter dogs over purchased purebreds. Mixed-breed dogs, often called mutts, constitute the majority of dogs in American shelters. The day was founded in 2005 by animal welfare advocate Colleen P