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Copper and Trapper enjoy spending time outside.
Today is going to man's best friend — dogs. Since 2004, August 26 has been National Dog Day, which was founded by Colleen Paige, a pet and family lifestyle expert, animal rescue advocate, conservationist, dog trainer and author.
August 26 is significant, as it's the date that Colleen's family adopted her first dog "Sheltie" from a local animal shelter, when Colleen was 10 years old.
The national holiday celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure with the mission to help the public recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year (check out some adoptable animals in Montrose) and acknowledge family dogs and dogs that work selflessly to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort.
For digital content coordinator Lauren Brant, National Dog Day helps her reflect on all the memories she has created with her two fur babies — Copper and Trapper. Copper, a basset hound, was rescued from the Greeley Humane Society after he was found wandering I-25, north of Denver. Trapper, a black mouth cur, was rescued from Hay Springs, Nebraska, after a previous owner no longer wanted him because Trapper did not like the sound of gun shots during a hunting trip.
Copper and Trapper have unique personalities and are always at Brant's side through the good and bad to put a smile on her face.
How have your dogs impacted your lives since they were rescued? Share your feedback with us at editor@montrosepress.com.
100 YEARS AGO the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. For the first time in history, and more than half a century after black men were first enfranchised, 50% of the population was no longer excluded from American democracy on the basis of gender.
The Montrose League of Women Voters members and others are celebrating this centennial with an equality march at 5 p.m. today (August 26) at the historic Montrose County courthouse at 320 S. First St. All are invited to participate and don't forget to make your voice heard this election.
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