Calgarians passing over black pets
Posted Mar 19, 2012 7:40 am.
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Black coloured cats and dogs don’t seem to very popular at the Calgary Humane Society.
People tend to pass over the all-black animals even though the society makes sure it does everything to promote all the animals equally.
That includes featuring the pets in high traffic areas, on Youtube videos and putting bright, attractive coloured accessories on them.
A Pawsmatch rescue volunteer tells the Calgary Herald some people tend to be genuinely scared of black animals, especially big dogs, as they believe them to be more aggressive.
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