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99Forever

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14. We've got a beautiful big black GSD..

Reply to DainBramaged (Original post)

Sat Oct 13, 2012, 09:37 PM

Oct 2012

... we drove across Wisconsin to rescue. Nakita is a cherished member of our family and follows in a long line of other BBDs that we had the pleasure of sharing our home with, who needed some people to give their love to. It's heartbreaking to know so many won't ever have homes and have to be put down.

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The Plight of Big Black Dogs [View all] DainBramaged Oct 2012 OP

I miss my Jake. James48 Oct 2012 #1

Du rec. Nt xchrom Oct 2012 #2

Very well done. I wasn't even aware of this - just never thought about it. Beautiful dogs every one. Booster Oct 2012 #3

It's true for black cats too, sadly. AtomicKitten Oct 2012 #4

Yep. I've heard this is true about black animals in general Pithlet Oct 2012 #16

I have a black cat too. AtomicKitten Oct 2012 #18

My black cat was dumped. GoCubsGo Oct 2012 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Oct 2012 #19

I had a black cat and I miss him every day. Jennicut Oct 2012 #26

that's true shanti Oct 2012 #32

I need a tissue.... Avalux Oct 2012 #5

I have a big black dog rescue because no one wanted it glinda Oct 2012 #6

My wife pointed this out several years ago and we have 2 BBDs. Snarkoleptic Oct 2012 #7

thanks for the laugh! blueamy66 Oct 2012 #20

I love dogs with black faces. undeterred Oct 2012 #8

When it's time for us to get another dog, I will keep this in mind. Brickbat Oct 2012 #9

Sometimes the BBDs can be a bit pushy MiniMe Oct 2012 #10

... MiniMe Oct 2012 #11

My first thought was shedding EmeraldCityGrl Oct 2012 #12

My big guy shed like a carpet factory later in his life DainBramaged Oct 2012 #25

Those are just the most soulful eyes. n/t EmeraldCityGrl Oct 2012 #37

I think they are gorgeous and they do impressions to entertain you. KurtNYC Oct 2012 #13

We've got a beautiful big black GSD.. 99Forever Oct 2012 #14

Our BBD-girl was on her last day at the shelter when she came home with us seven years ago. sad sally Oct 2012 #15

Black cats have the softest fur for some reason. Michigan Alum Oct 2012 #17

They have a hard time getting adopted at shelters. Arugula Latte Oct 2012 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Norrin Radd Oct 2012 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author phylny Oct 2012 #22

Trying again! phylny Oct 2012 #23

From here on out, I pledge to adopt only big black dogs! lonestarnot Oct 2012 #24

Both my danes... gr8dane_daddy Oct 2012 #27

Thank you so much for posting. CrispyQ Oct 2012 #28

I grew up with two BBDs. Best dogs ever. knitter4democracy Oct 2012 #29

twice in the past few weeks I've had elderly strangers demand that I "out" my "pit bull" magical thyme Oct 2012 #31

My sweetie and I adopted Nugget in October of 2009 DainBramaged Oct 2012 #33

Idiots are just that. We have them here on DU, as well. flvegan Oct 2012 #39

You can take good pictures of black dogs... bkurth Oct 2012 #35

As was our Zoe who also died of cancer DainBramaged Oct 2012 #38

I have 2 big black rescue dogs. Bozita Oct 2012 #36