Dogs maintain us protected, they provide us companionship and train, and so they’re all the time joyful to see us.
International Dog Day celebrates the various advantages that dogs deliver to our lives – from working for the emergency providers to supporting individuals with disabilities.
Here’s a choice of images that our readers have been sending in – together with a South African rescue canine and a pair of rescue cross Whippets.
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Walter the German Shepherd is “the most loving rescue boy we have had,” says owner Annette Green. Here is Walter taking a breather in a secure field]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Walter the German Shepherd is “the most loving rescue boy we have had,” says owner Annette Green. Here is Walter taking a breather in a secure field")
Walter the German Shepherd is “the most loving rescue boy we have had,” says proprietor Annette Green. Here is Walter taking a breather in a safe discipline
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Willow ‘the doodle’ is the beloved pooch of Jennie Findley. “She’s crazy!” smiles Jennie]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Willow ‘the doodle’ is the beloved pooch of Jennie Findley. “She’s crazy!” smiles Jennie")
Willow ‘the doodle’ is the beloved pooch of Jennie Findley. “She’s crazy!” smiles Jennie
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Rescue dog Paddy is a cross Irish Terrier Africanis who lives in St Francis Bay, South Africa. When we found him he had mange and was very thin. After just over a year he looks like new, said owner Anthony McMillan]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Rescue dog Paddy is a cross Irish Terrier Africanis who lives in St Francis Bay, South Africa. When we found him he had mange and was very thin. After just over a year he looks like new, said owner Anthony McMillan")
Rescue canine Paddy is a cross Irish Terrier Africanis who lives in St Francis Bay, South Africa. When we discovered him he had mange and was very skinny. After simply over a yr he appears like new, mentioned proprietor Anthony McMillan
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Harry brings us our family much joy,” says owner Sophie Pullan: “He’s very friendly and extremely loyal. He just has to look at me and my heart melts!”]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Harry brings us our family much joy,” says owner Sophie Pullan: “He’s very friendly and extremely loyal. He just has to look at me and my heart melts!”")
“Harry brings us our family much joy,” says proprietor Sophie Pullan: “He’s very friendly and extremely loyal. He just has to look at me and my heart melts!”
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The best thing about dogs is they show you unconditional love. Belle shows us this every day, we're very lucky to have her, say Ellie and Joe]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The best thing about dogs is they show you unconditional love. Belle shows us this every day, we're very lucky to have her, say Ellie and Joe")
The neatest thing about dogs is that they present you unconditional love. Belle reveals us this daily, we’re very fortunate to have her, say Ellie and Joe
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lovely Narla is the pride and joy of David May and his family]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lovely Narla is the pride and joy of David May and his family")
Lovely Narla is the delight and pleasure of David May and his household
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Henri is special to our family because he is so loving,” says owner Kay Mc]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Henri is special to our family because he is so loving,” says owner Kay Mc")
“Henri is special to our family because he is so loving,” says proprietor Kay Mc
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Raffi Bear died last month and is missed immeasurably,” says Sarah Demain, paying tribute to her beloved pooch]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Raffi Bear died last month and is missed immeasurably,” says Sarah Demain, paying tribute to her beloved pooch")
“Raffi Bear died last month and is missed immeasurably,” says Sarah Demain, paying tribute to her beloved pooch
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Eddie is so loyal and always puts a smile on my face,” says owner Hannah Walsh.Eddie, a Collie/Labrador rescue dog, is pictured enjoying a ball game on a walk]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Eddie is so loyal and always puts a smile on my face,” says owner Hannah Walsh.Eddie, a Collie/Labrador rescue dog, is pictured enjoying a ball game on a walk")
Eddie is so loyal and all the time places a smile on my face,” says proprietor Hannah Walsh.Eddie, a Collie/Labrador rescue canine, is pictured having fun with a ball sport on a walk
![Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Pansy and Bertie both came from Dogs Trust. They have so much love and never say no to cuddles, kisses and biscuits,” says Polly Asquith-Brown]( "Bradford Telegraph and Argus: “Pansy and Bertie both came from Dogs Trust. They have so much love and never say no to cuddles, kisses and biscuits,” says Polly Asquith-Brown")
“Pansy and Bertie both came from Dogs Trust. They have so much love and never say no to cuddles, kisses and biscuits,” says Polly Asquith-Brown
