![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/black-dog-in-shelter-is-being-overlooked-because-it-doesnt-photograph-well/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_iiMAP_CHP_161122dog_7188dog.jpg&description=Exclusive: One-year-old Suzanne has been overlooked by all potential owners since arriving at Barking Mad Dog Rescue - she just needs somebody to give her the love and care she deservesSuzanne is searching for a new homeShe keeps being overlooked in kennels due to the colour of her fur - but she hopes somebody will see through her appearance and give her the chance she deserves. One-year-old Suzanne was taken in by Barking Mad Dog Rescue in September but hasn't been able to win anybody over during her time in their care. Sadly for Susanne, she is the "type of dog who is so easily overlooked" because she is so average-looking due to her black fur. It is known black dogs usually spend longer in shelters than lighter-coloured pets because they're "difficult to photograph" and have a "fear stigma" attached to them. She is up for adoption with Barking Mad Dog Rescue ( Barking Mad Dog Rescue) She needs to live alongside another dog ( Barking Mad Dog Rescue) A spokeswoman at Barking Mad Dog Rescue said: "Suzanne is the type of dog who is so easily overlooked with that black dog cloak of invisibility. "She is so sweet though and needs the chance to blossom in a home. "She was quite shy as we were complete strangers to her as well as being the first visitors to the shelter for a while. "She started to settle and within a few minutes was enjoying strokes and attention. " Suzanne needs to live alongside a calm, friendly dog who can be her anchor as she gets used to a new way of living. Black dog syndrome, also known as BDS, is a phenomenon in pet adoption that sees animals with black fur being overlooked by adopters - and it isn't only dogs who feel the impact, as it is known to happen to black cats too. A statement on The Spruce Pet, a vet-reviewed website, reads: "Adopters might pass by black dogs because of a fear stigma against certain breed types - like pit bulls, for instance. "Movies and television shows often portray big, black dogs as aggressive and intimidating, whic){kind=link}
One-year-old Suzanne has been overlooked by all potential owners since arriving at Barking Mad Dog Rescue – she just needs somebody to give her the love and care she deserves
She keeps being overlooked in kennels due to the colour of her fur – but she hopes somebody will see through her appearance and give her the chance she deserves. One-year-old Suzanne was taken in by Barking Mad Dog Rescue in September but hasn’t been able to win anybody over during her time in their care.
Sadly for Susanne, she is the “type of dog who is so easily overlooked” because she is so average-looking due to her black fur. It is known black dogs usually spend longer in shelters than lighter-coloured pets because they’re “difficult to photograph” and have a “fear stigma” attached to them.
A spokeswoman at Barking Mad Dog Rescue said: “Suzanne is the type of dog who is so easily overlooked with that black dog cloak of invisibility.
“She is so sweet though and needs the chance to blossom in a home.