10/01/2025
Show us your Black Dogs!
October 1st is National Black Dog Day! It’s a day to get the word out and encourage people to adopt black dogs, who often get left behind in shelters just because of the color of their fur.
“Black Dog Syndrome” is a phenomenon where black dogs are passed over for adoption in favor of lighter-colored animals.
Some say it’s because they look scary or angry, or you can’t read their expressions as easily, or they don’t look as good in photos. Some say that their black fur hides their distinct personalities.
