#N12BK: National Puppy Day
<p>Today is National Puppy Day! It was founded back in 2006 by animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige in honor to celebrate four-legged friends. </p>
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Mar 23, 2018, 4:49 PM
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Today is National Puppy Day! It was founded back in 2006 by animal behaviorist Colleen Paige as a way to celebrate four-legged friends.
The day encourages people to adopt a puppy from a shelter or rescue group.
There are lots of places to adopt a dog in New York City.
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The ASPCA in Manhattan or the Brooklyn Animal Resource Coalition are among popular shelters where people often adopt.
Use #N12Puppies for a chance to see your dogs on TV!
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