BTN News: July 21st is World Dog Day, a special time to honor the important role dogs play in our lives and in society. This day aims to raise awareness about the need to adopt dogs, especially those that need a loving home. As we celebrate, we also highlight the importance of caring for our pets properly, including regular vet visits and vaccinations.
World Dog Day has been celebrated for 20 years. This day shows how much we value the happiness and comfort dogs bring us. In Argentina, there is also National Dog Day on June 2nd. This day remembers Chonino, a brave police dog who died while doing his job.
Why Adopting Dogs is Important for Both the Dogs and Their New Families
One main goal of World Dog Day is to draw attention to the problems many dogs face. Many dogs suffer from poor treatment, sickness, hunger, and being used unfairly. The U.S. group Four Paws says there are about 200 million homeless dogs worldwide. These dogs live in poor conditions, which can be dangerous for them and for public health.
Stray dogs that do not get proper care can spread diseases like rabies. Encouraging people to adopt dogs helps ensure these animals get the vet care, shelter, food, and love they need. By adopting dogs, we can reduce the spread of diseases and make our communities safer.
Why Rabies Vaccination is Essential for Dogs and Public Health
World Dog Day also supports vaccination campaigns to keep both dogs and people safe. Rabies is a serious disease that can spread from dogs to humans through bites. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that in poor countries, dogs cause 76% to 94% of animal bites. These bites carry a high risk of rabies. Each year, more than 59,000 people die from rabies, showing how serious this problem is.
Vaccination is a key way to stop the spread of rabies. Vaccinating dogs protects them and reduces the risk of rabies spreading to people. Celebrating World Dog Day encourages people to adopt dogs responsibly, join health campaigns, and prevent the spread of diseases.
How to Get Your Dog Vaccinated in Buenos Aires and Keep Them Safe
In Buenos Aires, you can vaccinate your dog against rabies at the Luis Pasteur Zoonosis Institute. It is located at Av. DÃaz Vélez 4821 and is open every day from 8 AM to 6 PM. The Government of the Province of Buenos Aires also has a list of places where you can get pets vaccinated in different towns.
Dogs and cats should get rabies shots every year, starting when they are three months old. If you or someone else gets bitten by an animal, wash the wound with soap and water and go to a doctor right away. The doctor will give the right treatments, like antibiotics, tetanus shots, and rabies vaccines.
Helping Dogs Have Better Lives and Keeping Our Communities Safe
World Dog Day reminds us of the joy and love dogs bring into our lives. It also reminds us that we need to care for them properly. By adopting dogs, vaccinating them, and taking good care of them, we can help them live happy, healthy lives and keep our communities safe.
When we do these things, we help many dogs and create a healthier world for everyone. This World Dog Day, think about adopting a dog in need, keeping up with their shots, and teaching others about how to care for pets responsibly. Your actions can make a big difference in the lives of these loyal friends and in the health and safety of our society.
