Local dog owners share adorable pup pics to celebrate Love Your Pet Day

In honour of National Love Your Pet Day this weekend, we're celebrating some picture perfect Vancouver dogs. Do you recognize any furry faces?

Did you know that February 20, 2021 is National Love Your Pet Day? If we ever needed an extra excuse to spoil our four-legged friends, this weekend is the perfect occasion as dog owners everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day - a holiday that encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship they hold in our lives.

So don't forget to spend some quality time with your dog this weekend and give them some much-deserved love and attention. In celebration, we asked our PawSwap members to send us their favourite photos of their pup, and here are just a few adorable Vancouver dogs bringing joy to their owners' lives. Also, check out some fun ideas on how to mark the occasion yourself below!

Harbour | @harbour_2020

Bailey | @bailey_theminidoodle

Zoe | @zoe.bambi

Bambi | @zoe.bambi

Penny | @impennythepup

Duke | @yorkieduke6120

Kleio | @vankleiox

10-year-old Watson

Leo, 9, and brother Donato, 14 | @ispot2dogs

Olivia Bean | @olliebeanthedoodle

7-month-old Huxley

Oliver | @chinapelada | Photo Credit: Vancouver Pet Photography

Bamba | @mr.bambastic

Spencer

5-month-old Niska

Minnie | @minnie.blue.brindle.frenchie

Poppy

Celebrate with your pup

Not sure how to celebrate? Here are a few ideas of things you can do to mark the occasion!

• Play their favourite game or bring out their best toy

• Get outdoors - visit a local dog park, or check out a dog-friendly winter hike near Vancouver.

• Enjoy some dog-friendly activities in your local neighbourhood - here are some of our favourites around Yaletown or Mount Pleasant.

• Try any of these fun ways to keep your pup entertained during lockdown, including an at-home scavenger hunt.

• Check that their vaccines are up to date.

• Inspect their toys to make sure they’re in good shape. Throw out any broken toys.

• Wash their bedding, even if it’s not their laundry day.

• Share your favourite pup photo on social media (Don't forget to tag @pawswapapp)

Happy Love Your Pet Day!