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Large, Black Dogs Go
Unwanted At Animal Shelters
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According to animal shelter officials, big, black dogs have more
trouble finding a happy home than do other dogs. Some shelters even
have a name for it: "Big black dog syndrome."
Nobody tracks the problem nationally, and local shelters often
keep only limited data on the sizes, breeds and colors of the dogs that
are adopted or put down, according to the Humane Society and the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
"But anecdotally," said Stephen Musso, executive vice president
of the ASPCA, "that's what we hear from shelter after shelter: Big,
black dogs just don't get adopted."
It's not just that large dogs can be frightening: Animal
shelters say black dogs of all sizes are difficult to photograph for
online listings, and are hard to spot against the shadows of their
crates and cages.
Then there's the reputation. The idea of a big, black dog
unleashing destruction is a common theme in books, moves and folklore
as diverse as The Hound of the
Baskervilles, the Harry Potter
series and The Omen.
Joseph Giannini, owner of the Chicago dog-walking and doggie day
care service Urban Out Sitters, said people may subconsciously snub big
black dogs because they aren't comfortable with what the pet may say
about the owner.
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source: From an article written by Emily Zeugner for The
Associated Press found in the Saturday, April 12, 2008 issue of The
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many cases without recognition or appreciation! A dog who in many cases
will literally put his or her life in jeopardy. A truly loyal and
devoted friend and companion.
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Max
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DOGGYSPACE
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It's not Facebook or MySpace, but the canine equivalent —
Doggyspace.com. A crossbreed between MySpace and YouTube, Doggyspace
allows dog owners from all over the world to come together, create
profiles and share photos and videos of their pups.
The Virgina-based site is part of a growing trend of niche, or
content-focused, social networking sites that target interest groups
looking to connect with like-minded people.
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source: From an article written by Michael
Felberbaum for The
Associated Press found in The Arizona Republic newspaper
Saturday, 08/09/08 issue.
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Yours,"
Max
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Mycroft's
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Mycroft © Bert E. Kavich
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"Two Survivors Sharing a Strong Bond"
While
serving his second tour in Iraq, Major Brian Dennis would see the same
homeless, skinny desert dog each time he and his unit patrolled a
nearby fort. Frightened, the wiry border collie/German shepherd mix
wouldn't come near Brian, but Brian coaxed him with scraps of steak and
leftover Pop-Tarts–and soon, he and the stray he'd named Nubs had
formed a close bond.
But war zones are dangerous places, and one day, Brian found
Nubs with a life-threatening chest injury! He carried him back to the
barracks, where Nubs got medical attention from the staff and Brian
stayed with him through the night. "I didn't think he'd survive," he
says. With Brian's care, Nubs made a full recovery!
Soon, though, there was bad news: Brian's unit was ordered to
relocate 70 miles away. Vowing to return for Nubs, Brian said a tearful
goodbye for what he worried might be the last time. Puzzled and sad,
Nubs watched the soldiers and their tanks retreating into the distance.
Days later, at his new base, Brian looked up and saw a figure
limping toward him on the horizon: It was Nubs, who had trekked 70
miles in a war zone and in freezing weather to follow his rescuer!
Overjoyed, Brian couldn't believe the devoted dog's loyalty–but
military regulations don't allow soldiers to keep pets. I have to help
him get to the United States–it's his only chance, Brian knew.
Desperate, he raised money through friends and online donations, then
fought red tape, finally arranging for Nubs to get vaccinated in Jordan
and then flown to stay with friends in San Diego while Brian finished
his tour of duty.
Months later, when Brian came back to the U.S. he wondered if
the newly relocated dog would even remember him–but Nubs ran to him,
jumped into his arms and covered him with big, sloppy kisses! These
days, Brain and Nubs are inseparable – and Brian gets to show Nubs
something he promised him he would in the desert of Iraq: a great view
of the ocean, which they jog along every morning!
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Don't You Chaps Just Love A Happy Ending?
"Have A Smashing
Good Day"
Regards,
Mycroft
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