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Meet Anna, Probably The World’s Loneliest Foster Dog, Who Has Had Her Heart Broken For The 8th Time
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole,” Roger Caras once very beautifully said, and that’s so true! I somehow believe that people can also make dogs’ lives whole, especially when they take them from a shelter. Yet apparently, the black ones often struggle with adoption due to people’s superstitions, and foster dog Anna has been no exception.
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Since Anna was rescued, she has only been moved from foster home to foster home
Image credits: Strong Paws Rescue
Image credits: Strong Paws Rescue
Anna, a black pit bull terrier mix, was found around 2 years ago left in a dumpster together with her mother and brother. The rescue team from Strong Paws Rescue thought that such a beautiful, friendly, and playful dog would have no problems with adoption, yet while Anna’s mother and brother easily found forever families, she was only going from one foster home to another.
“Because of her breed and color, she’s only had one application, even though she’s an amazing dog,” explained Chelsea Dom from Strong Paws Rescue. “Her mom and brother are fawn in color and were quickly adopted,” she added.
The adorably sweet-looking pup has changed foster homes 8 times so far, and even though all of them provided the dog with lots of love and care, her heart was broken each time she had to leave.
“Anna’s last two moves were especially hard – she actually tried to run back inside both foster homes because she knew she was about to leave again,” Chelsea shared. “She looks at the transporter with sadness in her eyes every time. Last time she buried her muzzle into the volunteer’s arm as though she was seeking comfort when they were driving to her next foster placement,” the woman added.
One of the dog’s foster mums, Apurva Desai, says that Anna’s a truly sweet girl who takes her time to open up, show her personality and trust you, yet once she does – she’s a naughty, food-motivated, loving pup.
Anna can’t get along with cats, but she loves to be with other friendly, playful dogs, and Strong Paws Rescue still hasn’t lost hope of finding her forever home.
“We really want to find her a permanent home, where she can finally feel safe, settled and loved for good,” Chelsea said.
Image credits: Strong Paws Rescue
Image credits: Strong Paws Rescue
Interestingly enough, it’s possible that Anna is struggling with adoption due to her fur color. There are people in the rescue community who believe that black dogs are adopted less than those with lighter coats. This phenomenon is called black dog syndrome.
Some studies showed that black dogs are often perceived as less friendly and emotionally stable than lighter-coated ones, as well as more dangerous, scary, and more aggressive. Some people would even change their walking direction after seeing a black dog.
There are also beliefs that black dogs are less photogenic than lighter-coated ones, and since many people look for pets to adopt online, through social media and shelter and rescue websites alike, they may skip over pets with black fur because their facial expressions or physical features may not be as clear or appealing.
According to Friends of the Animal Shelter, discrimination against black dogs and cats is real and they truly wait four times longer to get adopted than lighter-coated ones due to people’s superstitions.
Unfortunately, in Anna’s case, it’s not only her fur color that doesn’t help with the adoption. She is a pit bull terrier mix and there are plenty of myths that this an inherently aggressive breed that cannot be trained and is more likely to injure a human than another.
Because of her breed and color, she’s only had one application
Image credits: Strong Paws Rescue
Despite all the myths and superstitions, what matters the most is that every dog deserves a chance to find their forever home, no matter their appearance.
Love, care, and companionship would make a world of difference for Anna. Therefore, if you’re looking for a loyal and adorably cute friend for a lifetime, you can find her adoption application here.
People on the internet couldn’t believe that such an adorable-looking dog has been struggling to be adopted for so long
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Ben Aziza 1 month ago (edited)
Idiots never cease to amaze me. I knew about the stupid a*s black cat stigma but dogs? I guess I am happy that it is the first I hear of this cus everyone I know and all societies I have been in dont care what color the dog is aside of aesthetics.
Yu Pan 1 month ago
My own void crosses my path everyday and each time I am happy to see him.
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Carney 1 month ago
I've been doing rescue work for years and can attest that people often reject black or dark colored dogs in favor of the lighter coats. It's completely ridiculous, but too true. People also look at Pit Bulls askance believing the breed is likely to "turn on you." I have a Pit Bull and a German Shepherd for personal dogs. My Pittie came as a rescue and was in awful condition. Someone had cruelly broken his leg and left what we think were cigarettes burns on his body. He is mostly black, but has some white. The number of people who told me this dog would become vicious is insane. Today he is a certified therapy dog who works with us in hospitals and on our farm. He loves our cats and other animals and adores children and almost everyone he meets. I trust him a lot more than I trust people.
Panda Kicki 1 month ago (edited)
Most of the dogs that has killed children, owner or other people has had a owner that vividly says the the dog was adorable, loved everyone and was totally trusted. After carrying my baby in a sling and almost had a neighbours "trusted" dog bite of the babys face when they walked past me I somehow distrusts such expressions now. All dog are potentially dangerous but the damage of an attack is very different from chihuahua to pitbull.
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Happynyss 1 month ago
My dog is mostly black with some white. My family fell in love with her the moment we saw her photo. She's the sweetest, funniest, and laziest dog I have ever met. We also have a black cat and a black and white cat. Black animals are usually very sweet, at least in my experience. I hope Anna finds her furever home very soon! She seems like a wonderful pup!
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 month ago
My Zoe looks almost identical to Anna except my Zoe's ears are always up. If I didn't already have 2 dogs, I'd take her in a minute. This breaks my heart. I knew black dogs have issues being adopted so that is why I'll always have a black dog.
A girl 2 weeks ago (edited)
The multiple foster thing breaks my heart. Our rescue, adopted 11/23, was a victim of it. He was a bundle of insane energy and got passed around. After we adopted him, he'd freak out every time we tried to take him anywhere. Also panicked if we left the house. Sure we weren't coming back. We take him to doggy daycare periodically and every time we pick him up his face says "yay, you came back again. I love you guys". Dogs bond hard.
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 4 weeks ago
Why would no one want to adopt her? She's beautiful! We have one black dog, one brown dog, and a black cat. I actually prefer black animals!
Jessica SpeLangm 1 month ago
"One of the dog’s foster mums, Apurva Desai, says that Anna’s a truly sweet girl who takes her time to open up, show her personality and trust you, yet once she does – she’s a naughty, food-motivated, loving pup." Well, no DUH she doesn't want to open up. She's been essentially abandoned 8 times. If I was her, I wouldn't open up either. It's an idiot who thinks the color of a pet's fur (dog or cat) or specific breed determines its "ability" to stay in a home and be good pets. The individual dog should be considered, nothing else.
Ben Aziza 1 month ago (edited)
Idiots never cease to amaze me. I knew about the stupid a*s black cat stigma but dogs? I guess I am happy that it is the first I hear of this cus everyone I know and all societies I have been in dont care what color the dog is aside of aesthetics.
Yu Pan 1 month ago
My own void crosses my path everyday and each time I am happy to see him.
Load More Replies... Carney 1 month ago
I've been doing rescue work for years and can attest that people often reject black or dark colored dogs in favor of the lighter coats. It's completely ridiculous, but too true. People also look at Pit Bulls askance believing the breed is likely to "turn on you." I have a Pit Bull and a German Shepherd for personal dogs. My Pittie came as a rescue and was in awful condition. Someone had cruelly broken his leg and left what we think were cigarettes burns on his body. He is mostly black, but has some white. The number of people who told me this dog would become vicious is insane. Today he is a certified therapy dog who works with us in hospitals and on our farm. He loves our cats and other animals and adores children and almost everyone he meets. I trust him a lot more than I trust people.
Panda Kicki 1 month ago (edited)
Most of the dogs that has killed children, owner or other people has had a owner that vividly says the the dog was adorable, loved everyone and was totally trusted. After carrying my baby in a sling and almost had a neighbours "trusted" dog bite of the babys face when they walked past me I somehow distrusts such expressions now. All dog are potentially dangerous but the damage of an attack is very different from chihuahua to pitbull.
Load More Replies... Happynyss 1 month ago
My dog is mostly black with some white. My family fell in love with her the moment we saw her photo. She's the sweetest, funniest, and laziest dog I have ever met. We also have a black cat and a black and white cat. Black animals are usually very sweet, at least in my experience. I hope Anna finds her furever home very soon! She seems like a wonderful pup!
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 month ago
My Zoe looks almost identical to Anna except my Zoe's ears are always up. If I didn't already have 2 dogs, I'd take her in a minute. This breaks my heart. I knew black dogs have issues being adopted so that is why I'll always have a black dog.
A girl 2 weeks ago (edited)
The multiple foster thing breaks my heart. Our rescue, adopted 11/23, was a victim of it. He was a bundle of insane energy and got passed around. After we adopted him, he'd freak out every time we tried to take him anywhere. Also panicked if we left the house. Sure we weren't coming back. We take him to doggy daycare periodically and every time we pick him up his face says "yay, you came back again. I love you guys". Dogs bond hard.
Fat Harry (Oi / You) 4 weeks ago
Why would no one want to adopt her? She's beautiful! We have one black dog, one brown dog, and a black cat. I actually prefer black animals!
Jessica SpeLangm 1 month ago
"One of the dog’s foster mums, Apurva Desai, says that Anna’s a truly sweet girl who takes her time to open up, show her personality and trust you, yet once she does – she’s a naughty, food-motivated, loving pup." Well, no DUH she doesn't want to open up. She's been essentially abandoned 8 times. If I was her, I wouldn't open up either. It's an idiot who thinks the color of a pet's fur (dog or cat) or specific breed determines its "ability" to stay in a home and be good pets. The individual dog should be considered, nothing else.
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