Known as “Black Dog Syndrome” in animal shelters and rescues, black dogs
are frequently the LAST dogs to be adopted and the FIRST dogs to be euthanized
in rescue shelters. Animal photographer Fred Levy couldn't believe that it was
true, so he began talking with shelters. Levy decided to turn his camera lens to
black dogs, showing the world how beautiful they truly are. He called the photo
series, The Black Dogs Project, and the stunning photographs have been shared
worldwide, spreading awareness and attention to the problem. This beautiful
16-month calendar is filled with stunning photographs that will make you smile
and touch your heart throughout the year.
Author Biography
Don't you forget about me…Animal photographer FRED LEVY was with his own dog
in the local dog park when he first heard about “Black Dog Syndrome,” the
phenomenon that black dogs are frequently the FIRST dogs to be euthanized and
the LAST dogs to be adopted in rescue shelters. After talking with shelters all
across the country, he quickly learned that this was not just a random
phenomenon. It was an epidemic. With camera in hand, Levy decided to showcase
the beauty and tenderness of black dogs everywhere. His photograph series became
known as “Black Dog Project,” and awareness of this condition in shelters
has begun spreading like wildfire.