National Mutt Day 2025

Every dog I ever had was a mutt.

These mixed breed animals were all to which I had access.

I loved each of those I ever owned beginning with Bootsie in Hanahan, SC.

Then there was Baby Angus in the Hollow Creek community of Salley, SC.

Finally, Mae in West Columbia, SC. She was the daughter of MacDougal which may have been the most intelligent dog to ever live.

Mae was a intellect powerhouse in her own right as well. She understood English and could consistently respond to various commands as though she were human.

Today is National Mutt Day.

It celebrates mixed breed dogs twice annually.

The day goes down today, July 31 as well as December 2.

I have no qualms with mutts as pets. I don't think a $7,000 price tag makes an animal more suitable at all.

If you are of the notion — you too can own a mutt for a fraction of the cost of a pedigreed animal.

Happy National Mutt Day and be on the lookout for the next National Mutt Day on December second.

I'm likely to miss it.