Social media going 'mutts' for International Dog Day

Monday marks International Dog Day, a day for dog owners and lovers to show their puppreciation for their four-legged friends.

The day has prompted many to share photos of their beloved canines on social media.

Happy #InternationalDogDay... let's see your best #Canucks �� photos (or paintings). ���� pic.twitter.com/wilhtJ2d3R

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) August 26, 2019

Happy #InternationalDogDay to all our best friends ��

Here’s a flashback to some amazing #ExtremeDogs performing at halftime����

Send us a photo of your puppies! ��@FusionActs pic.twitter.com/7kBO3x11Ci

— BC LIONS (@BCLions) August 26, 2019

It's #InternationalDogDay !!! Send us a pic of your good bois and girls, their names and we'll tell you what position they'll play on the Titans if we assemble a doggo division! ��#ForceOfNature pic.twitter.com/LmfsMRV84j

— Vancouver Titans (@VancouverTitans) August 26, 2019

Happy International Dog Day from me & Brodie! pic.twitter.com/NZmK1CXG9d

— Marke Driesschen (@ctv_marke) August 26, 2019

International Dog Day is also an opportunity for some local police forces to profile their furry partners.

From all our #VPDCanine ‘s to your four legged companions happy #internationaldogday now go give that dog a bone! �� pic.twitter.com/MNRlXVOAAe

— VPD Canine Unit (@VPDCanine) August 26, 2019

Police Service Dog (PSD) Ryder can't help but smile - it's #InternationalDogDay & he's a good boy! ❤️����

If you'd like to see more photos of our incredible #PoliceDogs & find out when the 2020 #VPD Dog Calendar will be going on sale, follow @VPDCanine!#HeroDog #DogsWithJobs pic.twitter.com/NRYsR36nPM

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) August 26, 2019

This is Transit Police dog Blaze. He is one of six explosive detection dogs who work to keep transit safe in Metro Vancouver #InternationalDogDay (1/6) pic.twitter.com/Ya8mMlwZ0e

— Metro Vancouver Transit Police (@TransitPolice) August 26, 2019

The SPCA using the day to educate dog owners by sharing some tips while the City of Vancouver is reminding owners the importance of licensing their pets.

Because it’s the best day of the year, here are some great dog tips! Happy #InternationalDogDay��
❤️Dog care: https://t.co/XeYrudk0fA
❤️Skunks: https://t.co/TJT76Rsv8S
❤️Ticks: https://t.co/tCJmusODTB
❤️Fruits https://t.co/duD0aVrxPd
❤️Separation anxiety: https://t.co/YfPyNLw7t2 pic.twitter.com/3qHzJ8oKju

— BC SPCA / BCSPCA (@BC_SPCA) August 26, 2019

It’s #InterationalDogDay, celebrate your dog by making sure you #licenseyourdog �� https://t.co/J0Iaom0Dy4. Your licence fee helps fund the #AnimalServices Shelter and helps your furry friend make it home if they get lost. #CityofVancouver #DogDay #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/uhmTpk8Bkg

— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) August 26, 2019