Street Dog Day: Why is it celebrated on July 27 around the world?

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July 27 from 2008, and at the initiative of a Chilean student, commemorates the
International Day of the Street Dog. The purpose of this date, celebrated in several Latin American countries and in Spain, is to create a collective consciousness and to help all
animals in the street situation

The idea came to Ignacio Gac, a Chilean journalist, who promoted across Latin America through social networks. The young man chose the month of July, because at low temperature during the winter period, he exposed street dogs to cold and sickness

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College of Veterinarians of the Province of Buenos Aires (Cvpba),
Six million dogs and cats that have been abandoned or have never owned move into the streets of Buenos Aires. Similarly, it is estimated that there are more than 15 million people throughout the country.

In Argentina, there are several organizations dedicated to
shelter, care, support and, among other activities, give adoption to street animals.
The Nation published 5 of these shelters last year, among which were mentioned:
The Campito,
Puppis
Puppies of Villegas,
Project 4 legs and
Adopt a greyhound