The Chirp: #NationalDogDay Edition

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Aug 26, 2015

Do you like dogs?

Do you own a dog?

Are you a dog?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then …

… on behalf of Senior Editor Kevin Love and Canine-in-Chief “Ava” …

… and Senior Editor Blake Griffinand Director of Canine Relations “Blue” …

Happy National Dog Day from everyone at The Players’ Tribune!

As awareness of #NationalDogDay spread throughout the sports world, athletes took to social media to share and shout out that special somedog in their life:

Mom and dad wish you a happy #nationaldogday! ❤️? pic.twitter.com/Pe5lCVtDNm
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) August 26, 2015

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My sidekick for the day. She made me look good.

A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) on Jul 23, 2015 at 3:54pm PDT

Since its #NationalDogDay my pup put on his jersey, Puck learned to pull the sweater over the head! @NHL @NHLDevils pic.twitter.com/dxNo3m5jCV
— Ken Daneyko (@KenDaneykoMSG) August 26, 2015

Happy #NationalDogDay from @_John_Henson_ & Ace!! ? pic.twitter.com/58MoPmuI2C
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) August 26, 2015

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#PureJoy We Must Protect This House!!!

A post shared by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on Aug 9, 2015 at 3:15pm PDT

do youu really think beautifull was this tired?! lol she's KNOCKED OUT! ???? #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/t7Bo0Wegud
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) August 26, 2015

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THE BRODIEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Photo cred: @ninamari3_

A post shared by Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) on Jun 14, 2015 at 8:36pm PDT

Did someone say #NationalDogDay? ? pic.twitter.com/53n6ICuPaw
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 26, 2015

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#nationaldogday i adopted my boys @leoandbearvonn and they have brought so much joy into my life. If you're looking to get a dog please adopt and save a life, you won't regret it!! #mansbestfriend #adoptdontshop

A post shared by L I N D S E Y • V O N N (@lindseyvonn) on Aug 26, 2015 at 7:30am PDT

.@A4A_org juggling babies and beagles. It's #NationalDogDay #nicknackpaddywhack pic.twitter.com/YeIGnCLiMx
— David Backes (@dbackes42) August 26, 2015

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Lunch date with my main man Harley. #doggylove #pawesome

A post shared by Justin Verlander (@justinverlander) on Jul 3, 2015 at 10:50am PDT

#Nationaldogday #ManIMissMyDawg #NoPun ??????? pic.twitter.com/jmWvR0zbQi
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) August 26, 2015

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Happy #nationaldogday ?? Leave it to my mom to get a stroller for her dog?

A post shared by Carly Patterson Caldwell (@carlypatterson04) on Aug 26, 2015 at 8:52am PDT

Happy #NationalDogDay from our very own, @MaddieLiberty! #NYLiberty #WeAreNewYork pic.twitter.com/0RCQtokqLS
— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) August 26, 2015

Celebrate National dog day with Murphy and I ! pic.twitter.com/o6VFhWNS6r
— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) August 26, 2015

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Harry's got the life, he falls asleep while I work! #mamasboy.com

A post shared by Venus Williams (@venuswilliams) on Aug 26, 2015 at 8:15am PDT

Happy #NationalDogDay #TeamWeatherford https://t.co/sQKI6wDHeZ pic.twitter.com/VWQ22iQbU6
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) August 26, 2015

Meet Dually one of the coolest dogs I've interacted with stop by the @GvilleHumane and take him home! #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/sawyU5awca
— Tajh Boyd (@TajhB10) August 26, 2015

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Found out it was #nationaldogday today. Had to post a picture of George.

A post shared by Jimmer Fredette (@jimmerfredette_32) on Aug 26, 2015 at 9:44am PDT

Happy national dog day ???
My babies ready for @SolheimCup2015 pic.twitter.com/0RQe3O7LGg
— Brittany Lincicome (@Brittany1golf) August 26, 2015

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Frankie & Shirley #NationalDogDay

A post shared by Joey Logano (@joeylogano) on Aug 26, 2015 at 9:59am PDT

#NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/vI0N3bMc20
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 26, 2015

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Ball is life #NationalDogDay ?

A post shared by Jahlil Okafor (@jah8) on Aug 26, 2015 at 12:50pm PDT

Jimmy and Brutus...#NationalDogDay...#TAYLORED...RIP TYSON... pic.twitter.com/P0RFq6nga9
— . (@Ike_SwagginU) August 26, 2015

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Happy #nationaldogday from my furry goofball ? #hesthebest #puppylove

A post shared by Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) on Aug 26, 2015 at 12:40pm PDT

❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/k98qAgNPxC
— Julie Johnston Ertz (@julieertz) August 26, 2015

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#nationalPuppyDay #imissyou #rip❤️

A post shared by Jessica Korda (@thejessicakorda) on Aug 26, 2015 at 8:29am PDT

Shout out to my big guy Tank on this #NationalDogDay! #rufferee pic.twitter.com/9Yhg9vVksp
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) August 26, 2015

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"Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day. It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them." -John Grogan #nationaldogday

A post shared by Elena Delle Donne (@de11edonne) on Aug 26, 2015 at 12:32pm PDT

Rio & @mconley11 #WeDontRuff #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/MOE46rd3wc
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) August 26, 2015

Happy #NationalDogDay!!! #ShadowGoodboy pic.twitter.com/tU4P9kgSDp
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) August 26, 2015

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Happy #NationalDogDay from our office mascot, Cuban.

A post shared by The Players' Tribune (@playerstribune) on Aug 26, 2015 at 10:34am PDT

The Chirp: #NationalDogDay Edition

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