08/26/2026
Happy National Dog Day!
Celebrated every year on August 26, National Dog Day was founded in 2004 by animal advocate Colleen Paige to honor dogs of all breeds and backgrounds while bringing attention to the many dogs in shelters and rescues still waiting for homes. The date holds special meaning because August 26 was the day her family adopted her first dog from a local animal shelter when she was 10 years old.
National Dog Day celebrates everything dogs bring into our lives, companionship, loyalty, comfort, protection, and unconditional love. It also recognizes the incredible work dogs do every day, from service and therapy work to law enforcement, search and rescue, and so much more.
Here at Nassau County Animal Services, today is especially meaningful because we get to celebrate all of the wonderful dogs in our care. Every one of them has their own personality, story, and something special to offer the family who chooses them.
And this August, there’s an even bigger reason to consider adoption: ALL adoptions at Nassau County Animal Services are sponsored for the entire month of August as part of Clear The Shelters!
NBCUniversal Local is teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country for Clear The Shelters 2026, a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign helping animals in need find loving homes. Since the campaign began in 2015, more than 1 million pets have found their forever homes.
This National Dog Day, celebrate by adopting, fostering, sharing our available dogs, or simply helping spread the word. Every little bit of support helps give shelter dogs more opportunities to be seen, loved, and welcomed into a home of their own.
Happy National Dog Day from all of us at Nassau County Animal Services!
We’re located at 86078 License Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, next to the DMV.
Shelter Hours:
• Tuesday, Thursday–Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM
• Wednesday: 1 PM – 6 PM
• Closed Mondays & Holidays
Start the adoption application here: https://nassaufl.co/NCASadoptions