Take a trip to the All Things Marketplace in Corktown on Friday, where Detroit Dog Rescue will be on from 3-7 p.m. in honor of National Dog Day.

To help the neighborhood non-profit, a no-kill dog shelter, and its initiatives to rescue train, and re-home dogs, Detroit Dog Rescue products will be for sale on-site and online.

From emotional support puppies to famous Dearborn dogs, Michigan has an array of backgrounds for the holiday and plenty of ways to celebrate.

National Dog Day is Aug. 26 every year, initially created in 2004 by pet and family lifestyle advocate Colleen Paige, who chose that day specifically because it is when her family brought their dog home when she was 10 years old.

The holiday's mission is to celebrate  in shelters, and encourage adoption.dogs, raise awareness about the number of dogs

National Dog Day has expanded since 2004 and is now observed on a global scale.

The Humane Society of the United States and West Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue are just two rescue organizations that have partnered with people in charge of the occasion to enhance the cause's awareness.

The Humane Society of the United States and West Coast Labrador Retriever Rescue are just two rescue organizations that have partnered with people in charge of the occasion to enhance the cause's awareness.

Together, they highlight the large number of dogs that are homeless and work to actively persuade those looking for a dog to go to an adoption center rather than a pet shop.