| Back in Black |
| Did you know that black dogs are usually the first dogs to be euthanized when brought to the average animal shelter? That big black dogs like the Labrador or Labrador mixes, usually are the last to be chosen for adoption. Did you know that there is absolutely no scientific evidence to support the position that color has any bearing whatsoever on temperament, health, or overall quality of any dog, regardless of breed! Did you know that some people believe Black Dogs are bad luck? |
Top Ten Reasons To Adopt A Black Dog
One ~ We cannot clash with your furniture or clothing, and some
of you actually worry about that.
Two ~ We cannot clash with any collar you might choose either!
Ditto for bandannas. Accessorize us!
Three ~ Ease of vacuuming! You can quickly spot the areas of
most urgent need.
Four ~ Excellent night walk protection, the "bad guy" won't see us
till it's too late!
Five ~ We hide dirt well (doesn't mean we don't need that bath
after a messy play, but your guests won't be able to see it so
quickly).
Six ~ We make an excellent "backdrop" for a second, more
colorful dog if you choose to have more than one.
Seven ~ Availability! We are available now at every shelter you
can imagine, in every age bracket, no long waiting lists, no long
search!
Eight ~ Status symbol potential. Black pearls are the most costly
you know....
Nine ~ No annoying queries "what kind of dog is that" people are
content with "big black dog" and don't ask!
Ten ~ We need you!
This message brought to you by the thousands of big black dogs who
will die today because nobody realizes our wonderful potential!
Source: Petfinder Forum dated 3-17-03 Laurie Scanlan
One ~ We cannot clash with your furniture or clothing, and some
of you actually worry about that.
Two ~ We cannot clash with any collar you might choose either!
Ditto for bandannas. Accessorize us!
Three ~ Ease of vacuuming! You can quickly spot the areas of
most urgent need.
Four ~ Excellent night walk protection, the "bad guy" won't see us
till it's too late!
Five ~ We hide dirt well (doesn't mean we don't need that bath
after a messy play, but your guests won't be able to see it so
quickly).
Six ~ We make an excellent "backdrop" for a second, more
colorful dog if you choose to have more than one.
Seven ~ Availability! We are available now at every shelter you
can imagine, in every age bracket, no long waiting lists, no long
search!
Eight ~ Status symbol potential. Black pearls are the most costly
you know....
Nine ~ No annoying queries "what kind of dog is that" people are
content with "big black dog" and don't ask!
Ten ~ We need you!
This message brought to you by the thousands of big black dogs who
will die today because nobody realizes our wonderful potential!
Source: Petfinder Forum dated 3-17-03 Laurie Scanlan
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| This page is dedicated to our black dogs and all the black dogs that have been over looked because of their coat color. |
Dear God, What is "Time"? I hear the sadness in the voices of workers here. They say my "Time is up", that they have to make room for yet another dog. My "Time" is up. I don't know what that means, God. I only know that my new friends are so sad, and the more I wag my tail--- the harder I try to make them feel better--- the sadder they become. I know I have heard that word "Time" before, but I don't understand. When I was younger, my people would say "Time to play!" They would throw the ball, and I would run fast. Sometimes I brought it back to them, but other times we'd end up chasing each other having fun. I remember "Time to eat". My people would put down a bowl of food, and I would enjoy dinner, wagging my tail in joy. There was also "Time for your walk". My boy would put my leash on, and we would go walking together, visiting the neighborhood and enjoying each other's company. When I was younger I thought "Time" meant fun. Or maybe Love? I don't understand. "Time" must mean something else, but how can it change, God? Before I came here, I heard my people say, "No time to feed you now, boy. Later, when I get home." Sometimes my family would forget, and there was no food in my bowl. Does "Time" mean when my belly hurts? My people said there was no time for walks. I tried to hold it all day long-- but God, I just couldn't anymore. When I finally had to go, it made my family very angry. Does "Time" means anger? Or maybe Loneliness? My family said they didn't have "Time". They didn't have time to play, or time to take me to the vet, or time to go for walks. They didn't have "Time", so they brought me here. Maybe I was right... They said they didn't have time, and if "Time" means Love, how did they lose it? Did I do something wrong? God, I think my new friends are sending me to you. Do you have "Time"? May I sit on the couch? Am I a good Dog, God? Is it "Time"? ~ Joan C. Fremo One of the most important things we can give our Pets is "Time". The time to love them, care for them, and train them. Animal Shelters and Humane Societies across the country are filled with pets whose families didn't have "Time". Every year, the "Time is up" for 12 million companion Pets. Do you have the "Time" to make a difference? |
