Friday 11th March, 2022
Why do some dogs and cats get adopted quickly, while others languish in their kennels for a year or more? It's easy enough to understand why pretty little puppies get adopted (though even so, out of a single litter there will sometimes be that one who is left behind for no obvious reason). But as to the others - it's a mystery?
While there doesn't seem to be an obvious reason why some get passed over, in other cases it is possible to guess at it. If a dog is nervous, or shy, doesn't have an outgoing personality - these can contribute to a longer stay, even though the dog or cat is just as worthy of love, has just as much love to give and will make as wonderful a family member as a more outgoing soul.
And then, sometimes, there's another reason. It's because they are black, or mostly black. Why the prejudice against black animals? With cats it's almost certainly historic - the subliminal association with witches and bad luck. With dogs, who knows?
The dear souls here are black and beautiful. They are all long-stayers - dogs who have been with us for more than a year, though some for longer.
For more details about each dog, please click on their name under their photos.
Sweet Bale has been with us for a long time, through no fault of his own. He's one of those dogs who's long stay with us is a total mystery because his two little brothers and his sister were adopted when they were still puppies. And yet, poor Bale is still with us. Who will lose their heart to this dear boy, who is just waiting to give you his. You can visit him in his foster home in the Netherlands, and see for yourself what a great dog he is.
Robinson was very shy and frightened when we rescued him. He was one of a pack who were in danger of being rounded up and taken to the nasty killing station in Fuengirola. All of them were neglected with various health problems but after a few months they looked and behaved like different dogs. Robinson has been with us for three years, he's six now. He needs a home. Who will fall for this lovely home and grant him his heart's desire - a forever home with a loving family.
Chary has been with us since September 2020 and is currently in foster care in the Netherlands. He was rescued as a puppy and is not quite two years old now. Not an entirely black fellow, he has some tan markings, he nevertheless seems to have suffered the fate of many black animals - being last in the queue.
But he shouldn't be. He doesn't deserve this. Who will visit him in his foster family and offer him a permanent loving home?
Chary
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