Comments on: Black dogs and cats http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/ a dog blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:56:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17414 Lindsay Stordahl Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:25:46 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17414 Black dogs are less photogenic and big black dogs do look frightening when they are barking and lunging. It's up to the shelters and rescues to work around these problems by dressing the dogs up in colorful bandanas, bringing them out of the shelters to other environments like adoption events and making sure they get enough exercise before meeting potential owners. Black dogs are less photogenic and big black dogs do look frightening when they are barking and lunging. It’s up to the shelters and rescues to work around these problems by dressing the dogs up in colorful bandanas, bringing them out of the shelters to other environments like adoption events and making sure they get enough exercise before meeting potential owners.

]]> By: Randolph http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17389 Randolph Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:31:13 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17389 Abbey: As a black Labrador myself I am inclined toward applauding my fellow black dogs...unfortunately, as I recently discovered and blogged about there is a phenomenon called "Black Dog Syndrome." Essentially black dogs are overlooked or not selected for adoption more frequently at shelters. According to a Times article I read: "shelter workers believe that black dogs and cats may be being overlooked due to superstition; because they are less photogenic; or because they are considered frightening." None of the above (cats included) look "frightening" to my eye. Let us hope that more and more people begin to feel the same. Sincerely, Randolph Abbey:
As a black Labrador myself I am inclined toward applauding my fellow black dogs…unfortunately, as I recently discovered and blogged about there is a phenomenon called “Black Dog Syndrome.” Essentially black dogs are overlooked or not selected for adoption more frequently at shelters. According to a Times article I read: “shelter workers believe that black dogs and cats may be being overlooked due to superstition; because they are less photogenic; or because they are considered frightening.”
None of the above (cats included) look “frightening” to my eye. Let us hope that more and more people begin to feel the same.
Sincerely,
Randolph

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17100 Lindsay Stordahl Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:41 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17100 Abbey, I notice tons of black labs and black lab crosses too. Just to be clear, all of the dogs on this post so far have homes. They are photos of pets submitted by readers. Abbey, I notice tons of black labs and black lab crosses too.

Just to be clear, all of the dogs on this post so far have homes. They are photos of pets submitted by readers.

]]> By: petlover http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17097 petlover Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:25:30 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17097 They are just as adorable as any other pets. My favorite is the pug. They are just as adorable as any other pets. My favorite is the pug.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17046 Tammy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:23:03 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17046 Love the black dogs and cats!! If/when we adopt again (cat or dog) we'll definitely consider a black animal! (LOVE the black pugs!) :) Love the black dogs and cats!! If/when we adopt again (cat or dog) we’ll definitely consider a black animal! (LOVE the black pugs!) :)

]]> By: Apryl DeLancey http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17045 Apryl DeLancey Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:12:55 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17045 Oh, I'll send you a cool new pic of Gussie! He's not one of the usual black dogs that you see! Oh, I’ll send you a cool new pic of Gussie! He’s not one of the usual black dogs that you see!

]]> By: Abbey + the girls http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17035 Abbey + the girls Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:45:00 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17035 You know what I notice out there Lindsay.. so many black Labs or crosses.. I think people buy them thinking how well trained and what a family dog they are.. not realising they are big puppies for a long time... hope all these cuties find love and warmth You know what I notice out there Lindsay.. so many black Labs or crosses.. I think people buy them thinking how well trained and what a family dog they are.. not realising they are big puppies for a long time… hope all these cuties find love and warmth

]]> By: angel ruiz http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17031 angel ruiz Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:03:55 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17031 Love that Charlie he looks like a little skittle :-) Love that Charlie he looks like a little skittle :-)

]]> By: Kate http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17028 Kate Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:14:08 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17028 Biz Markie looks like Frank in Men in Black II lol! Biz Markie looks like Frank in Men in Black II lol!

]]> By: Ty Brown http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/11/black-dogs-and-cats/#comment-17026 Ty Brown Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:40:04 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4674#comment-17026 That black pug looks cool. That black pug looks cool.

]]>