Illinois Shelter's Longest Resident Treated to Special 'Lunch Date' to Cheer Her Up
Even though living in an animal shelter is less than ideal, there are plenty of dogs who make the best of their situation nonetheless. They get so excited to see their volunteer friends and to romp in the play yard, but nothing could top having a forever home of their very own.
Koda is a 5-year-old Cattle Dog mix who's been waiting patiently at Livingston County Humane Society for longer than any other pet. Despite watching the weeks go by from inside the walls of a kennel, Koda is as excited and energetic as ever! One of her pals at the shelter treated her to a special 'lunch date' on September 10, and she had a blast taking in every last sight and sound.
What a sweetheart! Koda definitely seems like a high-energy dog who'd prefer a long hike or a run around the neighborhood, but she's happy to tag along no matter where she's going. Like many dogs, she loved riding in the car and sticking her head out of the window, but I was shocked that she didn't eat the fries she was offered during the lunch date.
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Most dogs would scarf down McDonald's french fries in a matter of seconds, but this lady has a much more refined palate. Clearly, the dog food at the animal shelter isn't bad! Large breed dogs and working dogs like her build up an appetite much quicker than other dogs do, but perhaps salt doesn't hit the spot for this pup.
Koda the Cattle Dog Mix may be the longest resident at this Illinois shelter, but it's safe to say that it has nothing to do with her personality. She's a happy dog with any of her friends (unless she sees a cat, of course), and she'd make a wonderful companion for any lucky adopter.
Why Black Dogs Wait Longer for Adoption
It may seem superficial for adopters to pass on a potential BFF because of their fur color, but it happens all the time. Whether it's intentional or not, people walk by the kennels with black colored dogs because it can be harder to get a good look at them. They can be harder to photograph, too, which puts them at a disadvantage when so many adopters look at animal profiles online instead of meeting rescue dogs in person.
Some people find dark colored fur to look dirty or spooky, and this is likely because of the centuries-long bias against black-colored animals. Black cats have been considered bad luck for hundreds of years, but now we know that there's no truth in that belief.
There are still some people out there who still feel superstitious around black-colored animals, but sweet dogs like Koda will certainly change their minds! She's waiting patiently at Livingston County Humane Society, so don't hesitate to go meet her before someone else does!
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