Some Shelters Put These Perfectly Healthy Dogs Down...But It"s Time To Stop It

There are so many adorable, loving dogs sitting in shelters waiting for someone to take them home and provide them with the love their adorable hearts deserve. Unfortunately though, dogs and cats with black coats have a tougher time getting adopted.

Known as “black dog syndrome,” theories about why the darker dogs go unwanted have long been disputed. Some argue they carry an “evil” stigma while others claim their unphotogenic fur is to blame. Whatever the cause, it’s something photographer Guinnevere Shuster has set out to combat with her stunning new portrait series.

Shuster, who works for the Humane Society of Utah, shines a light on just how adorable dark dogs can be. Inspired by a similar series for pit bulls, she accessorizes pups from the shelter with floral crowns and necklaces that make them irresistibly adorable. Who could say no to taking these faces home?

Barkley, 2 years old

Thomas, 3 years old

Potato, 1.5 years old

Sasha, 4 years old, adopted

Cassie, 10 years old, adopted

Ricky, 10 years old, adopted

Rafiki, 6 months old, adopted

Homie, 1 year old, adopted

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As you can see, many of the furry models have found their forever homes through the project. But, there are still so many more waiting to share their love with a family.

Check out the Humane Society of Utah’s Facebook page and website as well as your local shelters’ to for more info on how you can help save the lives of cuties just like these.

Some Shelters Put These Perfectly Healthy Dogs Down...But It"s Time To Stop It