Periodically at the shelter we notice the large number of BBDs (Big Black Dogs) that end up hanging around and around for ages... People don't look at BBDs for some reason. Maybe they feel the dog looks unfriendly or menacing in some way? I don't know really, but the fact is that BBDs don't get adopted as fast and we always have several at the shelter. For much more on this topic see http://www.blackpearldogs.com.
One of our good boys at the shelter was a BBD and he ended up being there for 10 months! His name is Bruno and he is a black lab mix. This dog had some major issues coming into the shelter, but luckily he was one of the dogs who actually improved at the shelter through the love and hard work of the volunteers. It's a long story, but over time Bruno came around to be a calm, confident and wonderful dog. Still, his BBD status deterred adopters and it took a TV appearance to drum up some interest. The people who adopted him have a big family with lots of pets which would've been a nightmare when we first met Bruno, but low and behold, he is thriving with this lovely family! Above is his Xmas shot with the kids.
So, please, when considering a dog for adoption, look at the BBDs. They are often the sweetest and most overlooked dogs at the shelter.
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