October 1st was National Black Dog Day, a day that gives us a chance to talk about something that has bothered animal lovers for years: black dogs and black cats can sometimes be overlooked at shelters simply because of the color of their fur. But I have a pretty good reason to believe that black dogs deserve a second look.
Her name is Sandy but we’ve also had our black Lab Angie and Angle who passed away from Cancer. When we found Sandy, she was at the animal shelter off Highway 10. And she wasn’t alone. She had a sister named Rizzy. I still remember that day because it was Clean Out the Shelter Day. Tags, microchipping and shots were all free, which made it an especially good opportunity for people who were looking to add a pet to their family. And that’s how Sandy became part of ours thank’s to Charlie adopting her.
There is something special about bringing a shelter dog home. You aren’t just getting a dog. You’re giving an animal another chance to be someone’s companion, best friend and part of the family. Sandy has certainly become part of ours. So today, on National Black Dog Day, I want to encourage you to do something simple.
If you’re thinking about adding a dog to your family, check your local animal shelter and see if there is a black dog waiting for a home. Don’t overlook them because they have black fur. Take them out. Spend a little time with them. Let their personality speak for itself.
And while we’re talking about shelters and pets, I’ll repeat something many of us heard Bob Barker say for years on The Price Is Right: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” If you have the means to adopt, please consider giving a shelter dog a chance. And maybe today, give a black dog a second look. You just might meet your Sandy.
Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
