What can I do?
Are you ready to help black dogs, but not sure how? Here are a few ways you can get involved and make a real difference for these forgotten dogs:
Volunteer for a rescue group or no-kill shelter.
Most rescues and shelters have a variety of volunteer opportunities, such as helping to update their website, assisting with adoption and fundraising events, offering to walk dogs on adoption days or fostering animals. Not sure how to get in touch with groups in your area? Just enter “animal rescue group”, “no kill shelter” or “no kill rescue group” into a search engine.
Adopt a black dog from a rescue group or no kill shelter.
Consider adopting one of these gorgeous, overlooked dogs the next time you add a companion animal to your life. Your dog will be forever grateful, and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that the “plain black dog” you adopted may be the best dog you’ve ever had.
Help raise awareness about Black Dog Syndrome.
Share information with friends and family members. Forward them links to black dog web sites such as startseeingblackdogs.com and blackpearldogs.com. If they are planning to add a companion animal to their family, suggest they consider adopting a black dog, and tell them why.
Donate to a rescue group or a no kill shelter.
Veterinary care, food, supplies - all these things cost money. Your donations will help rescues and no kill shelters pay for these expenses, allowing them to free up resources to help even more dogs.
Start a Black Dog Walking Group in your area.
Want to raise awareness about Black Dog Syndrome, have fun with your dog and get a little exercise at the same time? Start a black dog walking group! Meet weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Advertise on social networking sites such Craig’s List, Yahoo groups, MeetUp, Facebook or Myspace. To learn more about starting a Black Dog Group, click here.
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