This is a picture of my first dog, Samantha. I still remember the day she came into our lives. Running around the house, chewing shoes, barking and jumping and making us smile every day.

This celebration was started by Coleen Paige in 2006: "National Puppy Day is a special day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. But more importantly, it's a day to help save orphaned puppies across the globe and educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills, as well as further our mission for a nation of puppy-free pet stores".

Celebrate playing with your puppy and find 50 other ways to do it at Coleen's page. Click here

And for a bright Sunday, watch these 2 puppy videos to keep you smiling all day : )

Happy National Puppy Day!