Make them visible – Bedazzle Your Black Dogs
We often hear that because of their color, black dogs are less visible in kennels or crates. So how can you “bedazzle” your black dogs to make sure they get noticed by potential adopters?
• Have a volunteer sew sequins or appliqués on bandanas for the dogs to wear.
• Have a volunteer make simple vests for your black pooches to wear. Bring
on the “bling” by adding glitter glue, sequins, or stenciling.
• Stencil “Adopt Me!” on the back of dog vests, bandanas or t-shirts along
with your rescue group’s name. Foster parents can dress up their foster
dogs when they visit public places. You never know when you might run into
a potential adopter on your afternoon walk!
• Ask a local business to sponsor your foster dogs by paying to have
“Adopt Me” vests made. Local silk screen shops can put your logo on dog
vests, bandanas and do t-shirts. In exchange for their sponsorship, offer
to include the business logo on the vests as well. You can also list the
business as one of your supporters on your website, offer to have their
cards at your adoption days and include their brochure or business card
in your materials for new dog parents. Adopters and volunteers love to
support businesses that support your rescue organization.
• At adoption events make sure that the easily overlooked black dogs
have a visible place front and center where potential adopters can easily
see them. “Bedazzle” their crates or the dog’s information card with
glitter, colorful paper, fun photos, etc. Put the dog’s information sheets
inside clear plastic sleeves and tie them with colorful ribbons to the
kennel.
• Ask your volunteers for their ideas for showing off your wonderful
black dogs. Have fun with it!
• Have an idea for bedazzling your black dogs that you’d like to share?
E-mail us at info@startseeingblackdogs.com and let us hear your
brainstorms!
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