Rosie has plenty to say about National Black Dog Day.
That's because she was one of the lucky black dogs that was adopted from an animal shelter.
Black
animals altogether, are the least adoptable pets in shelters because of
their color. All too often, black dogs are overlooked because of many
stigmas such as; the color black is evil (the same stigma that cats
have), black dogs do not show up as well in photographs as multi-colored
or light colored dogs and black dogs look scary and intimidating because
you cannot see their facial expressions as easily, etc. They are often
overlooked when people are searching for a new dog and the first to be
euthanized in overcrowded conditions.
National Black Dog
Day is devoted to creating public awareness about these beautiful, shiny
fur babies that offer just as much unconditional love as any other dog
and deserve just as much love back. Black dogs also show off colorful
accessories much better than any lightly colored dog! Try buying your
black dog a neon green or hot pink collar!
Rosie's best advice? Adopt a black dog!
National Black Dog Day was founded by Celebrity Pet & Family Lifestyle
Expert, Author and Designer, Colleen Paige, who is also the founder of
National Dog Day, National Cat Day, National Puppy Day and many more
philanthropic holidays to increase the greater good.
Today we're celebrating National Mutt Day!
A mutt is a dog of unknown ancestry that belongs to no single organizationally recognized breed and is not the result of selective breeding according to Wikipedia.
I grew up with purebred dogs. Blackie Duke was a Labrador Retriever. Skippy was a Cocker Spaniel. Snoopy was a Beagle. All pedigreed, papered and purchased from responsible dog breeders.
When I left for college I was deeply in love with my mom's (purebred and registered) Dachshund.
However, my own first dog was a mutt and a shelter dog. Benji was a mix of dog breeds that included German Shepherd and Doberman. I adored him. He road shotgun in my life voyage as a young adult.
Want a unique dog? How about the sweetness of a Golden Retriever with the spicey smartness of a Border Collie, plus so much more? Head to your nearest animal shelter. That's where I met and fell in love with my Jeffie. He's one in a series of mutts who have made my life richer.
National Mutt Day was created in 2005 by Colleen Paige, Celebrity Pet Expert and Animal Welfare Expert. The day which takes place on December 2 each year is about celebrating mixed breed dogs - the mutt! Sadly, the largest number of dogs euthanized in animal shelters each year are unwanted, medium to large mixed breed dogs.
In every heart there is a hole...
in every shelter there is LOVE to fill it.
~ Colleen Paige
The aim of the day is to raise awareness of the plight of mixed breed dogs in shelters around the USA and to educate the public about the number of mixed breed dogs that are waiting to be given a loving and caring home.
This December, on National Mutt Day, we hope you'll visit your local shelter. Adopt a mixed breed dog or make a donation of money, time, or needed supplies.
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