Clear the shelters August 26, 2020 6:34 pm It's National Dog Day and No Better Time to Adopt a Furry Friend Clear the Shelters. Aug. 26 marks National Dog Day, and there’s no better time than to adopt a furry friend. Gordon Tokumatsu reports Aug. 26, 2020. US & World Videos 0:58 Chinese zoo dyes dogs to look like pandas 0:36 Be careful before you let your puppy sleep on your bed 0:50 New anaconda species discovered in the Amazon 2:23 Senior dogs looking to be adopted together 3:04 Senior dog finds a new family after spending more than 400 days at Florida shelter