
Did you know that on 2 July our country celebrates International Dog Day? This day is celebrated in a simple but heartfelt way: by remembering that dogs are loyal companions and helpers to humans and by raising awareness about protecting stray animals whenever possible. So go ahead and treat your furry friend today! Meanwhile, we have dug into BelTA’s archives to bring you a collection of beautiful dog photos from over the years.

22 August 1984
A boy from our neighborhood

3 July 2003
A Caucasian Shepherd puppy

2 August 2009
A paratrooper’s loyal dog waiting for its owner on the ground

10 June 2011
Smuggled Yorkshire Terrier puppies

9 July 2012
What a refreshing splash!

13 August 2012
During the Let’s Help campaign in Gorky Park, Minsk

23 August 2015
Grodno rescuers put out a fire at an animal shelter

23 July 2016
Charity pet run in Brest

13 August 2017
City dwellers, including the four-legged ones, cool off in fountains

1 June 2019
A dog quenches its thirst at a water pump

15 September 2019
During a half marathon

9 August 2020
Border Collie named Kim

25 August 2021
Dog handler competition in Mogilev

19 July 2024
On the Pacific coast in Nicaragua

7 August 2024
During a training exercise

5 April 2025
At the opening of the motorcycle season