I am giving Lady the stink eye because she missed a very important day yesterday. It was National Black Dog Day. As many of you know black dogs are the last to be adopted and more black dogs don't make it out of the shelter than any other colour. Black cats are also often overlooked too.
People believe black animals appear more aggressive and don't photograph as well. I think I photograph fantastically, especially in the sun. So while we are a day late, we wanted to help bring attention to an issue that is near and dear to my heart. Please don't judge a dog or cat by his or her colour.
A very happy black dog, Lee (who wants you all to know cousin Emma is staying with us for a week, she has already had an accident in the middle of the night - on the floor and not the bed -, so she is going to be making me look good, and she is also mostly black!)
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell said Hailey!!! Hooorrrraahhhh for the black dogs of the world. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
happy black dog day professor Lee... we love black dogs and black cats and I wear black furs today too just for you... I hope the mama will not wash all that beautiful color away...
ReplyDeleteGosh but Lee, no dog could photograph more beautifully than you do!
ReplyDeleteHappy Black Dog Day!
aaww dude - happy National Black Dog Day - you rock! XOXO - Bacon
ReplyDeleteOMD...Our Mama forgot TOO! We are glad to hear Emma is making you look good...and that at least she isn't pee-ing in the bed!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Jakey and partially black dog, Arty and mostly black dog, Rosy
Millie is celebrating with you Hailey. Even as a cute puppy Millie was overlooked for a long time until our pawrents saw her and fell in love.
ReplyDeleteI think that black furkids are beautiful and their coats always seem to have lots of gleaming shine!
ReplyDeleteNot choosing an animal because it doesn't photograph well? What's wrong with people?
ReplyDeleteWe've had a few black and tuxedo cats (all angels now), and they were just wonderful. If we weren't retiring from the pet-ownership business (36 cats in 40 years... I think we've done out part), I wouldn't hesitate to adopt a black cat. Mary had a black dog growing up, and he was a good dog, too.
Yeah for Black Dogs.
ReplyDeleteSometimes my face doesn't show up in
photographs but my ma don't care.
xo Astro
My first dog, as an adult, was a black dog adopted from a shelter. She was a black lab and shepherd mix, and while just a puppy when I adopted her, she grew up to be the smartest dog I have ever known. I still miss my Mojo, even though she's been gone 11 years now.
ReplyDeleteBi-Black Shelties stole my heart from the first one I ever saw, there is something about looking into those deep brown eyes.
ReplyDeleteIt's OK, Hailey, we are happy to celebrate your beauty today and every day!!!
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
And Hailey you are not only black but so very shiny and OMCs those are great stink eyes
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
It's like that for black cats too, Lee. Happy Black Dog Day...belatedly.
ReplyDeleteHappy Black Dog Day! While none of us are black, Momma has had lots of black pups in her life and loved them bunches. Momma says that a red backdrop is also good for photographing black dogs. Our dark brindle fosters all photographed beeYOUtifully on our red couch!
ReplyDeleteWE have black faces and ears! Well Hazel used to have a black face - now it is gray
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Hazel & Mabel
That sounds like mischief on your person's part to miss such an important day! Ojo pointed this day out as well, but I argued that she is only black on her back and her face. Her red-brown and grey coat parts mean that she doesn't count, right? (Ojo still disagrees because it was her face in photos that our person saw when she expressed interest in bringing her up from Alabama Pound. She had very sweet eyes. But still, a black-Dog face. I'm not sure if I buy this or not.)
ReplyDeleteEither way, Cousin Lee, you are very beautiful in the sunshine!
Your shiny, gorgeous color could not be more perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove and licks ,
Cupcake
Wow! I wish we knew about this holiday when Miss Ginger was still with us. She had the most beautiful shiny black furs with tan points! So sorry your folks missed that day. But I think you can make any day a celebration for you!
ReplyDeleteEven though Yin is solid black she is the most photogenic cat we have now. Mommy has had several black dogs and she thinks their furs are beautiful. We think you are beautiful and we are glad your Mom let you post even if it was a day late, we are usually late for stuffs too.
ReplyDeleteYou are one very attractive black dog, girl! Even if your mum was a tad late. It's Black Dog Appreciation Day every day at our house.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry my Mama missed it too (Insert side eye stink eye at Mama) ;)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Matt (& Matilda)