Tomorrow is Mother’s Day so it makes sense that May 10th is National Dog Mom’s Day #DogMom’sDy because some ladies only have fur-babies and they are our children and deserve to be celebrated. Just like my Dog Pheobie and Charlie’s Dog Bear. If your a #Dogmom come share a photo of your Dog with us this morning.
Don’t forget Dog Mom Day, is observed on the second Saturday in May. Making National Dog Mom’s Day on May 10 this year. A day for all pup-loving women across the Country to celebrate their special kind of motherhood.
I have a question for you. Can you imagine that Dogs came into our lives between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago? Dogs are descendants of a now-extinct Wolf species. Over the years, Dogs have lost their wild nature and have become human’s best and most loyal friends.
Dogs have even wormed their way into our hearts, creating deep bonds with us and becoming our family members. Here is a fun fact for you. There are over 350 different Dog breeds in the world, each having its own distinct features and abilities. Knowing a Dog’s characteristics before adopting a Dog will ensure they’re a perfect match for you is always best.
The origins of Dogs can be traced back to 20,000 to 40,000 years ago when their Wolf ancestors began living with our hunter-gatherer ancestors. That was way before humans domesticated Plants, Goats, Cattle, or any other Animals.
According to Scientists, Dogs descended from the same species of Wolves as the Grey Wolves in ancient Eurasia. How these Wild Wolves became domesticated and evolved into breeds like Chihuahuas, Spaniels, or Poodles is still subject to many theories. What we do know is that somehow, these Wolves formed a symbiotic relationship with our hunter-gatherer ancestors, creating immense benefits for both parties.
Following the nomadic lifestyle of hunter-gatherer masters, Dogs soon spread across the world. According to the multiple-domestication theory, while Wild Wolves were being domesticated in East Eurasia, another set of Wolves also domesticated in the West independently.
Around 5,000 years ago, some of the humans in the East migrated to the West, bringing along their Dogs. These Eastern Dogs out-breed the Western Dogs, becoming the dominant breed. That is why only 10% of the Dogs today have similar D.N.A. with those now-extinct ancient Western Dogs.
As humans settled and cultivated the Land around them, they began breeding Dogs to fit their needs. That was more pervasive during Victorian times. Now, we have tracking Dogs, firefighting Dogs, rescue Dogs, Military Dogs, guide Dogs, companion Dogs, and more.
In 2018, a Dog person’s dating app, Dig, launched National Dog Mom’s Day for Dog-loving women to thank Dog Moms, foster Dog Moms, and future Dog Moms for all of the love they give to Pups. I hope you check out the site today.
Dog Mom Day Activities
- If you have the time today take that walk outside after a hectic day at work. A walk would not only help calm your nerves but also relax your nerves and refresh your energy. It can also serve as an exercise, depending on the distance and duration of the walk. Don’t forget to bring along your furry baby!
- If you are not yet a Dog mom but you’ve always wanted to adopt a Dog, you can use National Dog Mom’s Day to get around to it. Head down to your local Animal Shelter and give a home to one of those cute furry beings or two.
- Even if National Dog Mom’s Day is a celebration of your motherhood, you can’t leave your fur baby out of it. Check Yelp or other business listing sites for the nearest Pet-friendly restaurants near you, and treat yourself and your Dog to a delicious meal. You can also go shopping and purchase yourself and your Dog matching t-shirts or anything that would make your life as a Dog mom easier. Yes, adopting a friend for your Dog counts because it would make your life easier because your Doggy would have a build in playmate.
Facts About Dogs
- Dogs are as intelligent as a two-year-old and Dogs can learn over 200 words and gestures, which are as much as a two-year-old child is capable of learning.
- Although Dogs are born deaf, their hearing becomes much sharper once they get older than humans.
- A Dog absorbs scent chemicals with its wet nose.
- Despite Cheetahs being faster than Dogs, Breeds like Greyhounds can beat Cheetahs in long-distance races.
- Instead of watery liquid, Dogs’ skin secretes an oily substance that humans can’t detect.
Why We Love Dog Mom Day
Did you know being a Dog Mom makes you more responsible and adopting a furry baby is a huge responsibility. Not only do you need to feed the Dog regularly, but you also have to ensure your fur baby stays healthy, its needs are met, and the Dog gets a lot of quality time. If you have managed to juggle these responsibilities and your personal and professional lives, you should celebrate your success so far as a Dog Mom.
Being a Dog Mom improves your health and aside from relieving your stress and anxiety after a long day at work, Dogs can help you keep up with your exercise schedule and stay fit.
Being a Dog mom helps you socialize more, because you get to meet other Dog-loving people when you go out for a walk in your neighborhood or at your local park. Having a Dog also makes people more likely to approach and strike up a conversation with you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
