It's #NationalPuppyDay! America, here are your adorable, cute, awesome puppies

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Happy National Puppy Day!

National Puppy Day, which is celebrated on March 23 each year, marks a day when puppies of all breeds and sizes are recognized for their loyalty and cuteness.

On social media, the hashtag #NationalPuppyDay began trending early Thursday as people shared photos and videos of puppies.

In honor of the very important day, here are some pictures of cute puppies:

On social media, many also reiterated that those looking for a new furry friend should think about adoption.

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Here's to you, puppies!