iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers, branches of the armed forces and federal departments populated their Twitter feeds Friday with pooch pics in honor of “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” also referred to as “Bring Your Dog to Work Day.”

The day was created in 1999 by Pet Sitters International, a North Carolina-based educational association for professional pet sitters, to encourage business owners to allow dogs in the workplace.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., posted pictures of their pets.

Enjoyed having these patriotic pups in the office today. Now it’s back to #Illinois Happy Friday, #IL16! #BringYourDogToWorkDay pic.twitter.com/kdGxR4gyfk

— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) June 23, 2017

#FlashbackFriday to a big day at the Capitol for our office dog, Juneau. Happy #BringYourDogToWorkDay! pic.twitter.com/usHdHctaA1

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) June 23, 2017

The Secret Service tweeted a photo of an officer and his dog.

The @WhiteHouse is the best place to #BringYourDogToWorkDay. Proud to #KeepAmericaSafe #ProtectionNeverRests pic.twitter.com/Qpx454fjML

— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) June 23, 2017

 
The Marines tweeted a photo of a service member with a combat canine, and the Department of Defense did the same.

But who’s bringing who?#DevilDogs #BringYourDogToWorkDay pic.twitter.com/m8VdDVBrpi

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) June 23, 2017

It’s #BringYourDogToWorkDay! Our dedicated and well-trained military working are always ready for work! https://t.co/sjKwgFxbWP pic.twitter.com/oEDVkLCxkX

— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) June 23, 2017

The Army shared a dog-related fact.

#DidYouKnow: Approximately 90% of military working dogs are adopted by their former handlers when they retire. #BringYourDogToWorkDay pic.twitter.com/0q8lz3K1DH

— GoArmy (@GoArmy) June 23, 2017

One of the TSA’s regional Twitter accounts posted a photo of a dog that detects explosives at Salt Lake City International Airport.

Joanne & her explosive detection K9 Bruce love working together @slcairport to keep travelers safe. A perfect pair! #BringYourDogToWorkDay pic.twitter.com/mWAOGIbCF8

— TSAmedia_Lorie (@TSAmedia_Lorie) June 23, 2017

FEMA tweeted a video of one of its Urban Search & Rescue dogs, Elizabeth.

#BringYourDogToWorkDay is just another day on the job for Elizabeth and K9 Ventoux with @VATF1 Urban Search & Rescue. pic.twitter.com/3zQcl6g4OM

— FEMA (@fema) June 23, 2017

The Florida office of Customs and Border Protection tweeted photos of its detection dogs.

#CBP‘s canines provide reliable detection capabilities and a visible deterrent against criminal and terrorist threats #BringYourDogToWorkDay pic.twitter.com/5Kvq3tM8YO

— CBP Florida (@CBPFlorida) June 23, 2017

And the USDA tweeted a photo of a dog on a farm.

Some people are lucky enough to have their dog at work everyday! #BringYourDogToWorkDay pic.twitter.com/WFLCIUuL4K

— USDA Ag Mktg Service (@USDA_AMS) June 23, 2017

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