Never Bean Better Day

Categories:: Animal
Tags:: Appreciation Dog Pet
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every August 22
Holiday emoji:: 🐕

Never Bean Better Day, observed every August 22, is dedicated to celebrating the profound bond we share with our canine companions, especially therapy dogs like Bean. These furry friends offer unconditional love, comfort, and emotional support in various settings. Take this opportunity to appreciate the special dogs in your life, support therapy dog programs, and spread some ‘wuv’ to those who need it most.

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History of Never Bean Better Day

Dogs have rapidly grown to be essential members of the household and community at large. We love them for their companionship, never-ending love, not to mention they make the best cuddle buddies and look incredibly adorable while at it.

Alongside companionship, dogs are useful for so many other essential parts of human livelihood. Our canine friends can be trained as guard dogs, hunting dogs, police dogs, guide dogs for the blind, and even therapy dogs as well. However, today we are particularly emphasizing one of the functional attributes of dogs — their therapeutic quality.

Bean is a celebrity canine, who is best known for his canine chatter and ‘woo woo,’ and has made several appearances on shows, fundraisers, and even quoted in “The Wall Street Journal.” Bean grew up to be a registered therapy dog in a loving Golden Retriever home and was named Neversink’s Never Bean Better at birth. Since then, he has been spreading his ‘wuv’ at hospitals, rehab centers, long-term care facilities, and schools across the U.S. since 2011. He is one of the casts of the infamous Facebook page, “Never Bean Better” alongside his canine and human brothers and sisters, where they constantly spread the Bean ‘wuv’ worldwide. Bean’s cartoon character that has appeared throughout the Facebook page, and in the form of coloring pages shared with sick children and patients of memory care units, was the muse for the Never Bean Better toy dog.

August 22 is a special day set aside to appreciate the renowned therapy dog, and the unconditional love of all our canine friends. This is the perfect day to reciprocate and share the ‘wuv’ of our best canine companions.

Never Bean Better Day timeline

2009

Bean is Born

Neversink’s Never Bean Better is born in Morgantown, Pennsylvania on August 22.

2011

Therapy Dog

Bean becomes a registered therapy dog at the age of two.

2012

Presidential Dog

Bean becomes a member of the Presidential Canine Party, making a cross-country tour during the presidential election.

Never Bean Better Day FAQs

When is Never Bean Better Day?

Never Bean Better Day 2026 falls on Saturday, August 22, offering a perfect weekend opportunity to celebrate our furry friends and the special therapy dogs who bring so much comfort.

How many therapy dogs are there in the U.S.?

While exact numbers fluctuate, organizations like Pet Partners and Therapy Dogs International register tens of thousands of therapy dog teams across the U.S. These dedicated dogs and their handlers visit countless individuals annually, providing comfort and support.

What is the difference between a service dog and a therapy dog?

A service dog is trained to perform specific tasks for an individual with a disability, granting them public access rights under the ADA. A therapy dog, conversely, provides comfort and affection to many people in various settings like hospitals, but does not have the same public access rights.

What does 'Bean wuv' mean?

‘Bean wuv’ refers to the unconditional love and comfort offered by therapy dogs, inspired by the original therapy dog, Bean, for whom the day is named. It embodies the gentle affection and emotional support these special canines provide.

Never Bean Better Day Activities

Share the Bean ‘wuv’
The best way to celebrate puppy love is by showing it yourself. Take some time out today to spread some love and kindness to anyone who needs it, especially to and with your canine friend.
Follow the Never Been Better tail
You can follow Bean’s tail across all social media platforms and on their website as well @neverbeenbetter or @neverbeenbetterwoowoo. You can purchase one of their products or, even join the fun by using the hashtags #beanwuv #NeverBeanBetterDay or #neverbeanbetter.
Go to a dog park
When was the last time you visited your local dog park? Today will be the perfect day to take your dog to the dog park, play around and engage in several fun-loving activities with them. If you don’t have a pet, today will still be a great day to show other pets love or adopt one from a local shelter.

5 Important Facts About Therapy Pets

Therapy dogs are as old as World War II
Therapy dogs were used as early as WWII to boost the spirit of recovering soldiers with P.T.S.D.
They ease mental and emotional disorders
The simple act of petting or even being around a pet can reduce mental and emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, and even lower our blood pressure and heart rate.
Fish tanks in doctor’s offices
Fish tanks are quite prevalent in waiting rooms because studies have shown that watching fish can actually calm people down, slow heart rates, lower blood pressure, and reduce anxiety and muscle tension.
Some therapy animals start out in prison
Certain programs pair up inmates with budding assistance dogs, to train these dogs under the guidance of a professional dog trainer — and in doing so, learn skills to assist in their own rehabilitation.
They can help kids with learning disabilities
Children with learning disabilities can often feel self-conscious when learning to read aloud, but reading to a dog can give them an avenue to do so without fear of being judged for their mistakes.

Why We Love Never Bean Better Day

It highlights the importance of therapy and pets in therapy
Therapy is an essential part of our emotional and mental development as humans. Never Bean Better day emphasizes that, and even more so, how essential our pets can be in the entire process as well.
The love always overflows
Never Bean Better Day is a celebration of unconditional love from our dogs and pets in general. This gives us a reason to appreciate, reciprocate and share that love with them and others around us as well.
It is a great reason to adopt a pet
What better day is there to get a new pet than the Never Bean Better Day? There are so many pets out there, stray or not, in need of a new home. If you needed a sign to get a pet, this is it.