Less-adoptable? Really?
Animals have a way of finding the people who need them ... And filling an emptiness we didn't know we had. (paraphrase APlaceToLoveDogs.com)
Furthermore, those of us who know, love, and rescue animals realize that there is truth in the statement that while you can't buy love, you can adopt it! Which is why the thought that some animals are "less-adoptable" is inconceivable to us. However the statistics prove that loving, tender, and gentle animals may be "less-adoptable" for a variety of reason.
10 Funny Reasons To Adopt a Black Animal*
10. Black animals are easy to find in the snow
9. Black animals absorb heat - perfect for cuddling on a cold winter day
8. Black animals make you appear thinner
7. Black animals excel at night time games of hide & seek
6. Black animals never look dirty
5. Black animals go with everything and always coordinate with your outfit
4. Black animals look presentable on any formal occasion
3. Black is a combination of every color in the spectrum, so you actually have an animal who is blue, green, red, etc.
2. Black animal hair is invisible when stuck to your good black wool coat or pants
and the #1 reason to adopt a black fur animal ...
A black animal is just as loving, loyal, and trustworthy as a white, brown, or yellow animal!
If you wish to receive our email on "less-adoptable" animals, please email us and enter 'less-adoptable' in the subject line. Thank you!
*paraphrased from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/195765915027005229/
Furthermore, those of us who know, love, and rescue animals realize that there is truth in the statement that while you can't buy love, you can adopt it! Which is why the thought that some animals are "less-adoptable" is inconceivable to us. However the statistics prove that loving, tender, and gentle animals may be "less-adoptable" for a variety of reason.
- Senior Animals - Read Dr. Karen Becker's 10 Benefits of Adopting an Older Pet
- Pit Bulls-type dogs - Huffington Post published 8 Reasons You Shouldn't Get a Pit Bull. Obviously a tongue-in-cheek article but really worth reading!
- Special Needs - Our expert Lisa Benshoff's blog this month has an enlightening interview with foster parents for our special needs dog -- a must read!
- Adult Cats - Anyone who can understand the quote "Without my cat, my house would probably be cleaner, and I would probably have more money, but my heart ... my heart would be empty" definitely gets cats! AND would love 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Cat.
- Animals with Black Fur - Fact or fiction? Find out what ASCPA's research shows.
10 Funny Reasons To Adopt a Black Animal*
10. Black animals are easy to find in the snow
9. Black animals absorb heat - perfect for cuddling on a cold winter day
8. Black animals make you appear thinner
7. Black animals excel at night time games of hide & seek
6. Black animals never look dirty
5. Black animals go with everything and always coordinate with your outfit
4. Black animals look presentable on any formal occasion
3. Black is a combination of every color in the spectrum, so you actually have an animal who is blue, green, red, etc.
2. Black animal hair is invisible when stuck to your good black wool coat or pants
and the #1 reason to adopt a black fur animal ...
A black animal is just as loving, loyal, and trustworthy as a white, brown, or yellow animal!
If you wish to receive our email on "less-adoptable" animals, please email us and enter 'less-adoptable' in the subject line. Thank you!
*paraphrased from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/195765915027005229/
