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The dog days of summer traditionally refers to a period of particularly hot and humid weather occurring during the summer months of July and August in the Northern Hemisphere, but it’s perfect when you consider how many dog-centric holidays occur throughout the month.
Dogust, or August 1st, is considered the universal birthday for shelter dogs who may not have accurate birth records. It’s a day to celebrate all rescued dogs, but you can also celebrate by adopting a pet or volunteering at a shelter. The Clear the Shelters organization advocates for donations and adoptions throughout the month of August to help shelter pets find their forever homes. You can also check out the Yonkers Animal Shelter or the Humane Society of Westchester to learn more.
August 4 is Assistance Dog Day to celebrate the wide range of assistive service dogs who are trained to help those with disabilities or medical conditions. These dogs provide companionship and improve the quality of life for the humans they assist.
August 26 is National Dog Day. According to the official website, National Dog Day was founded in 2004 to celebrate all dogs and raise awareness for the dogs in shelters, rescues and breeding farms that are looking to be adopted. National Dog Day also honors service dogs and dogs trained for tasks like rescue operations.
At the Library
We love celebrating our furry friends at Yonkers Public Library. Be sure to check out some of our Read with Cooper the Therapy Dog programs happening this week!
Registration is REQUIRED for All Read to Cooper the Therapy Dog programs.
Read with Cooper the Therapy Dog at Crestwood
Monday, August 19th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Cooper Tuesdays! Read to Cooper @ Will
Tuesday, August 20th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Adopt a Plush for Dog Day - Riverfront Library
Monday, August 26th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Looking for some dog’gone good reads? Check out some of these books, or ask a librarian for a more specific recommendation.
Arthur: The Dog Who Cross a Jungle to Find a Home
The epic true story of an extreme athlete, a stray dog, and how they found each other--now a major motion picture from Lionsgate starring Mark Walhberg and Simu Liu.
Hachiko Waits is a novel inspired by a true story. For ten years Hachi waits for his master to return on the train. Not even Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to leave his post.
Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tries to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver.
Want to have some fun with your furry friend before the summer ends? Check out this list of pup-approved state park adventures across New York State, as well as this list of 10 Westchester Dog Parks if you’re looking for an adventure closer to home!
This is a collaboration from A to Z!
Alison Robles is a Part-Time Junior Clerk at the Crestwood Library. She is an avid reader with a passion for YA lit, historical fiction and fantasy. A Yonkers native, she is currently pursuing an MS in Information and Library Science from the University at Buffalo.
Z is the Branch Administrator at the Crestwood Library. She enjoys cultivating library experiences for patrons of all ages and connecting people with resources and has been doing so for over 30 years.