February~black dog & cat syndrome~ Breaking the Stigma for Black Dogs & Cats~


Black dog syndrome or big black dog syndrome is a disputed phenomenon in which black dogs are passed over for adoption in favor of lighter-colored animals.[1] Animal shelters often use the term BBD, or big black dog, to describe the type of larger dark-colored mixed-breed said to be typically passed over by adopters.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_dog_syndrome

Black dogs, wait longer for adoption & are adopted less frequently. A higher percentage of perfectly healthy, adoptable dogs die in shelters because they are black. It's known as black dog syndrome. People associate light with good/safe and dark with bad/scary. Black dogs do not photograph well, & in shelters seem to "disappear to the eye" as potential adopters walk through. Even puppies can take longer and adult black dogs, especially larger ones, take the longest. It's very sad!

Black dogs, wait longer for adoption & are adopted less frequently. A higher percentage of perfectly healthy, adoptable dogs die in shelters because they are black. It's known as black dog syndrome. People associate light with good/safe and dark with bad/scary. Black dogs do not photograph well, & in shelters seem to "disappear to the eye" as potential adopters walk through. Even puppies can take longer and adult black dogs, especially larger ones, take the longest. It's very sad!:

Often times, the animals at the shelter are scared and stay towards the back of the kennel. If the shelter is poorly lit, the darker animals are harder to see. But please know this, around here, we think black dogs are pretty damn amazing. They could even be called “lifesavers”. So if you are looking for a new companion, head down to your shelter and pick out a black dog or cat. After all, black never goes out of style. And don’t forget, #blackdogsrule #blackcatsrule

Breaking the Stigma for Black Dogs & Cats

Have you ever thought about why some people are not keen to adopt a black dog or cat?  This is a problem that we come across every day and that we find heartbreaking.

560143_406019319489711_351252529_nIn the USA for example, they have chosen February asBlack Dog and Cat Syndrome Awareness Month in an effort to draw attention to the stigma as to why people always overlook black dogs and cats at shelters.

This is not only a serious problem in the USA but also in other countries.  In Portugal in general and at Aanifeira, many people will look straight past a black animal to choose a lighter coloured one.   But what are the reasons behind this one would wonder?  People often associate black cats with witchcraft and superstition.

220px-Anarchist_black_cat_svgSince the 1800’s the colour black has been associated with anarchism and the black cat, in an alert, fighting stance was later adopted as an anarchist symbol.  All of this would have fired even more the myths, superstitions and stigmas that surround a black cat today.

Large black dogs might look rather more menacing than others and perhaps too the reference to the proverbial ‘black sheep’ of the family when choosing a pet for adoption, also has some influence.  In truth they don’t always photograph as well as lighter coloured animals as their features do not show up and very sadly, in the USA, they are the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized!

The truth of the matter is that they are no different to other animals and have exactly the same temperaments.   In some countries like Great Britain and Ireland the black cat is considered good luck and the Scottish say they bring prosperity to a home.  In Japan black cats are also considered good luck.   Black dogs are also thought to bring prosperity to a household in some countries.

Whatever it is, shelters everywhere need to work in promoting that Black is Beautifulto draw awareness to these animals needing adoption.  We at Aanifeira have a large number of black dogs and cats of all sizes just waiting for adoption and which would make wonderful pets.

One cat rescue site in the USA, Precious Paw Rescue came up with a wonderful list of excellent reasons as to why someone should adopt a black cat that can be checked outhere.

Another 10 very good reasons for adopting a black dog are given on the The Black Pearls of the Dog World site and can be checked out here.

Remember BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL this month so let’s all do our best to break the stigma!

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they are  just as beautiful all all the  dogs  and cats  right?  unfortunately  we have  some people in this world  who  have  this  awfully  cruel way of thinking 

Black dogs and black cats are adorable. I wouldnt mind having both in my house. :)

indeed ( :

If people would give them the chance, they ould soon realize the back cats (& dogs too, I assume) are the most affectionate. My profile pic is my Gizmo.....he was a foster fail but OMG, I worship that cat....such a love bug. I have another black kitty too, he is also extremely affectionate, almost to the point of being annoying LOL (He is my attached photo) 

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