The feast day of St Roch (also known as St Rocco), the patron saint of dogs is August 16. It is celebrated in Europe and South America. To read more about St Roch and his dog visit www.scborromeo.org

This day is also known as the Birthday of all Dogs. One of the traditions in South America is to tie colorful ribbons on your dog for the day. Italians cook a special feast for their dogs. Give your dog a special treat and a kiss today in honor of this birthday feast day!

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