Wednesday, March 23rd marked National Puppy Day. Many NHL players are dog lovers, have incorporated dogs as members of their families, and are big supporters and activists for animal rights and welfare. Here’s a look at the top social media posts from players to celebrate the day. They shared photos of their beloved furry friends and used the opportunity to call attention to animal charities close to their hearts:

Brodie and I cuddling up on the couch!#NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/hBZ5sVjxkE

— Brendan Smith (@bssmith7) March 23, 2016

Always nice getting snaps from home from my girl Mags #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/H3swPxHIcj

— Tom Wilson (@tom_wilso) March 23, 2016

Help @A4A_org score points with your donation in the #BFGSTL challenge! @gatewaypets #NationalPuppyDay @StLouisBlues pic.twitter.com/xbm9qe2Cg4

— Jake Allen (@34jallen) March 23, 2016

Help @A4A_org score points with your donations in the #BFGSTL challenge! https://t.co/Taq3eFAqEu 👌🏼🐶 pic.twitter.com/vuTFwDPwRd

— Steve Ott (@otterN9NE) March 23, 2016

#NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/aQdqCA8x0B

— Jiri Tlusty (@J_T_19) March 24, 2016

 

Doggone it, I want you. Happy #nationalpuppyday #becauseitsthecup

A photo posted by Willie Mitchell (@willie_mitch33) on Mar 23, 2016 at 8:15pm PDT

Happy National puppy day to Coop, even tho he thinks the coffee table is part of the couch #coopdog pic.twitter.com/gXdJ4aHqc6

— Shayne Gostisbehere (@s_ghost14) March 23, 2016

Couldn't imagine our lives without our Lola! #MansBestFriend #NationalPuppyDay pic.twitter.com/eVxTLHRDNW

— Matt Stajan (@MattStajan18) March 23, 2016

Happy #NationalPuppyDay from my boys pic.twitter.com/bnQy3IwBzc

— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) March 23, 2016

#NationalPuppyDay #gustl #šefe @GustlTweets @DomincInes pic.twitter.com/Oo3FhBnSH6

— Anze Kopitar (@AnzeKopitar) March 23, 2016

National puppy day. #theboys pic.twitter.com/NRd6sr7Z05

— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) March 23, 2016

Happy #NationalPuppyDay from my biggest fan!! pic.twitter.com/nWV99jaMTp

— Jacob Trouba (@JacobTrouba) March 23, 2016

 

Give me your food!! #nationalpuppyday #barkmadness

A photo posted by Tanner Pearson (@tannerjpearson) on Mar 23, 2016 at 11:01am PDT

 

Our girls Harley and Lexi #nationalpuppyday

A photo posted by Brooks Laich (@brookslaich) on Mar 23, 2016 at 11:16am PDT