Today is National Black Dog Day. A special day to promote just how wonderful black dogs are (as indeed, of course, are all dogs) and to encourage people to adopt a black dog from their local rescue, shelter etc. Black dogs can find themselves overlooked in rescue, something I have never understood because they are so beautiful.
The phrase ‘Black Dog’ is also associated with depression. My beautiful black dog is my sunshine, however, and I am incredibly grateful and blessed to share my life with her, today and always. I very sadly lost my then oldest dog earlier this year and am facing some major worries currently and having this beautiful girl’s presence in my life every day is one of the best things I could possibly wish for, along with her little Sis.
If you are a good person who is looking to bring a dog into their lives and can offer a loving and suitable home, please check out your local rescue centre/shelter (such as Bath Cats & Dogs Home), breed rescue (such as LRSE&C) etc.
Please consider adopting an older dog, who may also find it more difficult to find a forever home. Take a look at Oldies Club, a volunteer-run charity which rescues and rehomes older dogs and also promotes older dogs seeking homes, for many other UK rescue – click on the link with your heart open and a tissue to hand!
Adopt, please.
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