As we slide into the holiday season, I'd like to offer a reminder to consider adoption, rescue or fostering when the time is right to open your heart and home to new forever friends, whatever their species.
It's your reward as well as theirs. I know. I'm mom to a number of rescues and strays myself, animals that either came from a shelter or found their way into my life without my planning for them: 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 goats and 2 chickens.
Many of you are already aware of breed discrimination when it comes to shelter dogs. Pit bulls, Dobermans, German shepherds, and rottweilers often aren't given the same chance to find a new home as the dogs without breed stigma have. Did you know there's also color discrimination at work too? Black dogs, mainly large ones, are often overlooked at shelters. Are they too common? Not colorful enough? Too intimidating?
Please take a few moments to watch and share this video to help educate others about the plight of black dogs in shelters around the world.
A new Vet Tech Tale will be waiting when you're back from holiday shopping.
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow animal junkies, no matter where in the world you are. And special thanks to everyone who has given a beastie or two a home not just for the holidays but for forever.
2 comments:
Black dogs, black cats - love them all. We're looking at adopting a black dog when it's time. Just talked about that the other day, too.
Your post brought tears to my eyes. We are truly blessed to share our lives and homes with furry friends!
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