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Ramiro TorresFriday, August 26, is National Dog Day. We always love the chance to show off our amazing listeners' pets. For the past week, we've been asking you to submit pictures of your dogs in an effort to put together a gallery of the Hot 96.9 family's pets. These are the precious pups who were submitted before our deadline. You can still submit pictures of your pups underneath our post on our Facebook page. Let's dive into what National Dog Day is and why it was created.
According to the website www.nationaldogday.com, "National Dog Day is celebrated August 26th annually and was founded in 2004 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Animal Rescue Advocate, Conservationist, Dog Trainer and Author, Colleen Paige, also the founder of many other holidays such as National Puppy Day, National Mutt Day, National Cat Day, National Wildlife Day and many more philanthropic days to bring attention to the plight of animals around the globe and encourage adoption."
As far as why August 26th was chosen: "The date of August 26th is significant, as it's the date that Colleen's family adopted her first dog "Sheltie" from the local animal shelter, when Colleen was 10 years old."
According to Colleen, National Dog Day is against any kind of breed ban. "Dogs should not have to lose their lives because of the atrocities they have been forced to endure at the hands of man."
If you want to learn more about National Dog Day, its origin and ways you can celebrate, you can visit the website HERE.
In the meantime, I have to admit, our Hot 96.9 listeners have the cutest pets and we are about to prove it right now. Enjoy the amazing photo gallery we've put together of our listeners and their dogs. And a very special Happy National Dog Day to all of our amazing listeners.
Dog Bison 4 years old submitted by Krystal Diefanbach
Dog Buddy, 9 years old submitted by Anthony Juliano
Dog Coop, 8 years old submitted by Stacy Smith-Driscoll
Dog day Bronx and Bella (human) submitted by Ann Morales
Dog day Bruno and Oliver 3 submitted by Jen Conti
Dog day Buckey and Bambi, 3, submitted by Jaymi Alves
Dog day Buddy, 5, Cane Corso Mia, 2 and Ragnar, 7 months submitted by Sarah Sylvia
Dog day Chewy, 8, submitted by Bridgett McMullen
Dog day Cooper and Sugar, 7, submitted by Steve Chabot
Dog day Daisy submitted by Amanda Colon
Dog day Dixie 9, Bully 4, submitted by Katie Casparian
Dog day Duke, 1, submitted by Nicole Rodrigues
Dog day Ellie, 18, submitted by Nancy Sebastiao
Dog day Emmy, 5, submitted by Hiz Sunshine LG
Dog day Goldie, 3, submitted by Jessica Roy
Dog day Hershey 9 and Sophie 3 submitted by Christine Viveiros
Dog day Jackie, LuLu and Coconut submitted by Theresa Flores
Dog Day Jax, 8, submitted by Kathryn Lapre DeSousa
Dog day Jefe 1 submitted by Shay Mrszsupadupa Flyy
Dog day Lilly, 11, submitted by Sue Damico Tabishesky
Dog day Louie, 2, submitted by Joanna Aponte
Dog day Lucy, 2, submitted by Terry Aylward Hart
Dog day Luna, 2, submitted by Jill Sullivan
Dog day Maddie, 5, submitted by Kaila Hajjar
Dog day Maui, 6 and Brooklyn, 6 submitted by Jennifer Schnabel
Dog day Max, 4, and Mylo, 8, submitted by Amy Donovan
Dog day Melody 2 submitted by Crystal Rucks Sullivan
Dog day Midnight, 4, submitted by Ray Mcdonald
Dog day Millie 6 submitted by Nicole Whitehouse
Dog day Mookie, 4, submitted by Jenn Pacheco
Dog day Nylah, 9, submitted by Kayla Elayne Jimenez
Dog day Obie, 8 months, submitted by Katie Muse
Dog day Opie, 3, submitted by Cheryl Branco Dias
Dog day Pete, 5, submitted by Katie Muse
Dog day Pumpkin 9 and Indiana Bones 8 months submitted by Kim Eno Gonzalez
Dog day Ramses, 6 months, submitted by Kendra Marie Mahmoud
Dog day Rodney, a rescue from Arkansas, submitted by Tam Eden
Dog day Ruby submitted by Trisha Carmenatty
Dog day Sawyer 6 and Daisy 9 submitted by Kerry Choquette
Dog day Scout, 11 months, submitted by Brandy Renae Perham
Dog day Stella, 5, submitted by Sherri Ann
Dog day Suki, 6, submitted by Christine M. Adams
Dog day Tessie, 3, submitted by Jessica Spurr
Dog day Thor, 10 months, submitted by Dolores Nichols
Dog day Titan submitted by Shannon Magill
Dog day Winnie, 2, submitted by Alicia Olson
Dog day Winston, 3 months, submitted by Danielle Voov Bianco
Dog day Zeus, 3, submitted by Porsha M Roberts
Dog day, Moose 5 and Mya 1 submitted by Sheila O'Donnell Carter
Dog day, Phineas, 12, submitted by Cheryl Nesta
Dog day 2 Ash, 3, Remi, 1, Mamba, 1 submitted by Kristal CosmeVelez
dog day 2 Beau, 10 months, submitted by Kelly Magill
Dog day 2 Bella and Bailey, 9, submitted by Kenneth Alberton
Dog day 2 Benson, 2 and Harley, 4, Colleen Lamoureux
Dog day 2 Boston, 8 months, submitted by Amanda Marie
Dog day 2 Brandy and Bentley submitted by Jamie Mercier
Dog day 2 Bronxie, 8, submitted by Katie Driscoll
Dog day 2 Bruschi, 12, submitted by Stephanie Sadler
Dog day 2 Cam, 9 months, submitted by Brent Roberts
Dog day 2 Charlee, 9 months, submitted by Mandy D'Elia Dionne
Dog day 2 Chevy, 1, submitted by Lyon Leasha
Dog day 2 Daisy, 9, submitted by Krissy Gores
Dog day 2 DJ, 2, submitted by Nina Arroyo
Dog day 2 Harper Ann, 2, submitted by Nicole Fields
Dog day 2 Jake, 8, submitted by Jessica Carvalho
Dog day 2 Jasper and Virginia submitted by Crystal Machado
Dog day 2 Khloe, 10, submitted by Ashley Ann
Dog day 2 Koda, 1, submitted by Ja'net Ansley
Dog day 2 Koga, 8, submitted by Linda Mann
Dog day 2 Loki submitted by Elena Roine
Dog day 2 Lola submitted by Krista Marie
Dog day 2 Louie, 8 months, submitted by Jen Monahan Carroll
Dog day 2 Lucy, 7, submitted by Kelly Noonan
Dog day 2 Lucy, 8, submitted by Katie Medeiros
Dog day 2 Max and Lulu Doodle submitted by Tammy Croteau
Dog day 2 Nashville submitted by Linda Rubbicco
Dog day 2 Nina Lee, 9, submitted by Nicole Barboza
Dog day 2 Patch, 7 months, submitted by Keri McMahon
Dog day 2 Pebbles and Bam Bam, 6, submitted by Heather McCarthy
Dog day 2 Rambo, 4, submitted by Sheila Martinez
Dog day 2 Rocco, 16, submitted by Italiana Lopresti
Dog day 2 Rocky, 2, submitted by Abbie Wood
Dog day 2 Rocky, 7, submitted by Sintia Alvarado
Dog day 2 Ruby, Olive and Sofie submitted by Melissa Bettencourt
Dog day 2 Sadie, 1, submitted by Daniele Oliveira Medeiros
Dog day 2 Savvy, 9, submitted by Meredith Britto
Dog day 2 Scooby, 1, submitted by Cathy Arruda
Dog day 2 Scout, 5, submitted by Jessica Cristi
Dog day 2 Simba, 8 months, submitted by Sara Karr
Dog day 2 Storm and Sage submitted by Dani Marie
Dog day 2 Susie, 12, submitted by Maurita Castaneda
Dog day 2 Willow 1 and Lexi 4 submitted by Arthur Goffigan
Dog day 3 Archie and Millie, 3, submitted by Kelly Nixon
Dog day 3 Baelfire, 2, submitted by Jessica Collier
Dog day 3 Banner, 3, submitted by Jenn Madden
Dog day 3 Bogey, 1, submitted by Sara Costello
Dog day 3 Bucky, 5 months, submitted by Jocelyn Rogers
Dog day 3 Charlie, 3, submitted by Sara Ann
Dog day 3 Daisy submitted by Marianne DiCroce Martinkus
Dog day 3 Daisy, 1, Cocoa, 5, submitted by Sandy Desjardins
Dog day 3 Diego, 11 months, submitted by Alysia McGrath
Dog day 3 Diezel, 9, Zyon, 1 submitted by Keri Wapenski
Dog day 3 Gus, 16, submitted by Jackie Tellier
Dog day 3 Jaxer, 7, Alyssa Carsanaro
Dog day 3 Juju, 6, submitted by Kristin Gorgone
Dog day 3 Lexi, Beau, Lucy submitted by Katelyn Fedas Lesmerises
Dog day 3 Lorenzo, 5, submitted by Tiffani Larissa
Dog day 3 Miley, 18 months, submitted by Jessica Coutu
Dog day 3 Mr. Miyagi, 1, submitted by Casandra Marie
dog day 3 Phoebe, 5, submitted by Colleen Barbosa
Dog day 3 Piper, 3, submitted by Vanessa Carvalho
Dog day 3 Rebel, 3 months, submitted by Christina Marie
Dog day 3 Rocky, 2, submitted by Christina Marie
Dog day 3 Roisin, 2, submitted by Megan Claire
Dog day 3 Ruggles, 2, submitted by Laura Rose
Dog day 3 Sammy, 7, submitted by Debbie Zweihorn
Dog day 4 Bentley, 4 and Eddie 6 submitted by Christine Bartolotta
Dog day 4 Boo, 13, submitted by Mallory Brum
Dog day 4 Chief, 2, submitted by Lindsey Salas
Dog day 4 Chloe, 11, submitted by Kimberly Sylvester
Dog day 4 Eli submitted by Melissa Freitas
Dog day 4 Fina, 5 months, submitted by Chichi Smallz
Dog day 4 Gideon, 12, submitted by Nicole Oliveira
dog day 4 Harley, 6, submitted by Alexis DiNardo
Dog day 4 Jenny and Forrest submitted by Hilary Taylor
Dog day 4 Lola, 17 weeks, submitted by Paige Watson
Dog day 4 Max, 14, submitted by Shaun Godoy
Dog day 4 Nova, 2 months, submitted by Jessica Timas Pires
Dog day 4 Olive submitted by Sharon Montminy
Dog day 4 Ollie submitted by Sarah Mcdonough
Dog day 4 Trina 1, submitted by Donna McNeil
Dog day 4 Xena, 5, submitted by Shaun Godoy
Dog Day 5 Jaxer, 7, submitted by Alyssa Carsanaro
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A 29 year radio veteran, Melissa has made notable media appearances including serving as a judge and correspondent on the Emmy Award-winning TV show Community Auditions, Phantom Gourmet, Chronicle and many more. Additionally, Melissa won a Gracie Award in 2019 for her work as Co-Host of The GetUp Crew with Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa & Leroy. She volunteered coaching cheerleading for 20 years. Melissa is a social influencer who creates videos promoting area businesses, movies, concerts and other lifestyle events.
