10:30 AM

Meet in front of the Linden Hills Dunn Brothers Coffee, 2814 West 43rd Street, Linden Hills, 55410, (612) 925-5669. PLEASE PARK AROUND THE CORNER from Dunn Brothers so we don't monopolize the parking while we walk. For a map and directions go to: http://www.dunnbros.com/locate_results.asp?location_id=8

The Black Dog walking group treks around Lake Harriet every Sunday to increase the visibility of foster dogs awaiting adoption and to raise awareness about Black Dog Syndrome. Foster dogs are encouraged to wear "Adopt Me" bandannas, vests or t-shirts to appeal to potential adopters. We return to the Dunn Brothers patio after the walk for social time with the pups. Black dogs are often the last to be adopted and may be euthanized in larger numbers than other dogs. They are frequently overlooked because potential adopters may consider them too "plain," think that they appear more menacing, or they simply may not see them because their darker color makes them disappear in their kennels. Some involved in animal welfare refer to this as “Black Dog Syndrome.” We want black dogs to become more visible and a little black dog herd marching around the lake is a step in the right direction.

http://www.startseeingblackdogs.com