August 26th marks National Dog Day, an occasion dedicated to appreciating man’s best friend. Many NHLPA members are proud parents to their canine companions. Today they took to Twitter in order to celebrate the day and share photos of their dogs with their fans on social media.

Happy National Dog Day from Henry and Louis @NHL @NHLFlames @babycupcake84 pic.twitter.com/7xB6H3P1L1

— brian mcgrattan (@bigern10) August 26, 2014

. @NHL @BluejacketsNHL my dog Easton is my biggest fan #nationaldogday pic.twitter.com/LWqIYLZyQo

— Cam Atkinson (@CamAtkinson13) August 26, 2014

#HappyNationalDogDay to my best doggie friend Gustl! His parents are pretty cool as well @AnzeKopitar @DomincInes pic.twitter.com/IUvfAt6icj

— Bailey LA Kings (@BaileyLAKings) August 26, 2014

.@NathanGerbe14's dog Johnny Cash supporting the #Canes on #NationalDogDay. pic.twitter.com/8OSqvsXgWU

— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) August 26, 2014

Here is Wild defenseman @JonBlum7 with his dogs Teddy & Freddy. Tweet us pics of your #hockeydogs! #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/fVqCivH1Tv

— Iowa Wild (@IAWild) August 26, 2014

.@PKSubban1, we've found your cutest fan. ^ER "@alex_biron: bigg habs fan here @CanadiensMTL @NHL #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/KsXNsjJpgm"

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) August 26, 2014

By popular demand... Sharp and his pal Shooter: http://t.co/URMhe0tB9I #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/fkOXvf2DoZ

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August 26, 2014

Happy #NationalDogDay! From Stanley and Vez! pic.twitter.com/dp5kWDjFw4

— Martin Brodeur (@MartinBrodeur) August 26, 2014

For more information on National Dog Day, visit www.nationaldogday.com. You can also join in on the canine appreciation festivities and post photos of your own furry companions!