Some of the hundreds of pictures sent to ITV Wales of viewers' beloved pets
What is International Dog Day and why is it celebrated?
On 26 August every year, International Dog Day is celebrated globally. It was founded in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a pet lifestyle expert and animal rescue advocate. The aim of the day is to encourage people to adopt more dogs instead of buying them from pet shops.
The date itself 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.
The organisation's official website says the day "celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure.
"Our mission is to help galvanise the public to recognise the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort."
Viewers from around Wales have been sending in their pictures of their beloved pooches and here's a selection of those images:
Picture pawfect: Teifi the border collie Credit: Aled Gwyn WilliamsOne-year-old cocker spaniel Llew taking a break in the sunshine Credit: Sian ThomasThree dogs are better than one: Rolo Rosie and Poppy the labradors smile for the camera Credit: Nikki EvansGoing to the chapel: Miniature Dachsund Posie joins her owner Jamie Lee Williams on her wedding day in Tredegar Credit: Sophie WilliamsHolly the pooch jumps for joy in Blaina Credit: Stacey JohnBruno the cockapoo relaxing in the garden Credit: Rachel EgalOggy the four-month old Jack Russell in Yr Wyddfa (Snowdonia) Credit: Jessica Towler Maui and Bella enjoying a day at the beach Credit: Rebecca GriffithsBear having a snooze on the sofa Credit: Blayne NixonBruno and Cleo in their matching outfits Credit: Luke WillisMo the dog was rescued from North Kurdistan in Iraq -"She is learning to be a real dog and enjoying being in a real home" her owner said Credit: Kara LaneEbby enjoying her holiday in Wales with a trip to Harlech Beach Credit: Trevor HawesFour-month-old Caucasian Shepherd puppy Sacha has just learned how to sit patiently and wait for his food Credit: Hermione TaylorInsta worthy: Five-year-old Bella striking her best pose in a sunflower field Credit: Danielle Pritchard Rocko the dog watching the boats in mid Wales Credit: Anita DiggoryDon't look down: Chihuahua- dachshund cross Fudge made it to the top of Snowdon Credit: Jamie Lewis
