Joanie might be gone (stay updated on her new blog!), but you better believe I’m not done writing about her just yet. I’ve still got some stuff to share, starting with this beautiful pink collar she rocked all week:
You might have noticed it in our photo from visiting Chocko from Pittieful Love. I tried to put it on her any time we went out in public because, unfortunately, she’s um. . . not exactly the most inviting looking to someone who may be afraid of dogs. Yes, I know I know – how dare anyone be afraid of adorable miss Joanie – but let’s get real, she’s a black dog and she’s got cropped ears and big scars and some people might think that looks scary. So instead of saying *how dare they* and huffing at their preferences, I throw this on her and instantly make her silly to encourage interactions.
We actually never encountered anyone who was visibly afraid of Joanie’s appearance without the collar, most people didn’t take a second look, but when she had her collar on people would drive past us slowly, grinning from ear to ear at this dog who looked like a clown. I put it on her when we would walk by the playground at the elementary school, and the kids would squeal and say, “Look at that cute doggy!” Now if they would have said that without the collar, who knows – but as with all things having to do with my foster dogs. . . I like to set them up for success :-).
I bought this collar and three others like it in different colors from this great site called Just Dog Gone Cute. I’ve been wanting to get something like this – something easy, colorful, and bright to put on both my fosters and the shelter dogs I was photographing – for a long time, but my lack of artistic and creative skills were holding me back. When I finally stumbled across Just Dog Gone Cute, I immediately ordered a bunch! At a reasonable $12 a pop, these collars were a no brainer – and a portion of each sale even goes to rescue! Win-win. Can you tell I went a little online shopping happy for dog stuff?
I can’t wait to parade whatever dog I get next around in any/all of these collars. I would definitely recommend them or something similar to anyone who fosters or volunteers at a shelter and wants to add a little something extra to their adoptable dogs. A little color can go a long way in an adoption photo thumbnail!
For more information about adopting Joanie, email me at peacelovefoster@gmail.com or fill out an application on the Jasmine’s House website.
I’m going to have to stop by that site. Last weekend I handled a sweet black dog who was constantly the last one to be looked at. I need to keep some of these on hand to dress up our adoptables.
Great Ideas! Where do you buy the hoodies for your fosters? tks
That’s a great idea with the collar! I’ve read more than once black dog’s are overlooked? I don’t get that…they’re all beautiful in my eyes. Joanie is just beautiful and that collar just add’s to her beauty! She’s a stunner I think:) Chocko is too! Nice pic’s of the both of them! xoxo
Love it! If I had a girl dog, I would totally have her rockin’ one of these things!
Crystal, I got a blue, purple, and rainbow one – they can be used for boys and girls! Joanie strutted the pink one, but you better believe my next dude will be rocking the blue or rainbow one :)
Perhaps a blue one would make my ruff ‘n’ ruff foster boy Charlie Machete look a little less intimidating! :)
In our experience, kids will “cute doggy” any dog, and it’s up to adults to teach them not to discriminate and how to properly interact with dogs. Some of our best interactions with Badger have been with kids who knew to ask permission to greet him!
The collar looks terrific and I think it was an ingenius idea. Anything that captures attention is a good thing when it comes to finding dogs a new home.
Love the Dr. McConnell reading choices as well. :-)
I can just picture the cars slowing down to take a good look at Miss Rotten. LOL What I love is the fact that this bodacious collar doesn’t phase her in the least- as you said, “she rocks it!” What a fabulous idea. (And I second those Dr. McConnell reading choices.) Go you!
aaah every time you post on joanie i just wish i could adopt her :( think she’d enjoy a plane ride to australia?? lol
This is so funny, I literally JUST bought a “necklace” like this for my foster dog! I’m with you, always trying to set them up for success!
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