"Contrary to Ordinary"
The Black Pearls of the Dog World
~Making a difference: one black dog at a time through education, awareness and action~
Otis
Bills paid complete: 5/12/06
Welcome! This is the spot on the site where you can see waiting blackpearldogs who need to be nutured through finanical supporters.  We understand that many people want to help but are not in a position to adopt a waiting pearl dog at this exact moment in time.  If you would like to help bridge and transition (cultivate, if you will) a waiting pearl, please visit one of the dogs below and see how you can help. 

We have a working relationship with an extraordinary Animal Sanctuary/Rescue in Green Bay, WI named Happily Ever After (non-profit) who is graciously providing the physical space and care along with the emotional time to help waiting pearly dogs we have brought to them through awareness.  Frankly speaking, each dog has a bill associated with their arrival, even if just in daily food, toys and bedding and although adoption donations are collected they rarely cover all the costs incurred.  We have a flashing neon "Order Pizza" sign because we feel if we joined in together and each ate one less pizza and donated the price difference to a waiting pearl dog they will have the new beginning they are needing.  All donations are tax dedcutible through Happily Ever After. Just click on a picture of any waiting face below to help one of these special dogs!  I can already see their tails wagging in appreciation, can you? Special Note: Sponsorships are also available.
Misty: Still looking for her special someone
In addition we have two special friends who always have been there to support Contrary to Ordinary through friendship, adoption days and just heartfelt support through answering emails, coordinating transport, screening adopters in addition to taking in BBD's. They have some wonderful Pearly dogs waiting and have been with us since day one. Would you be willing to send a donation to these not-for-profit havens? If so please send any and all donations by clicking on one of these logos:
IN MEMORY OF MY BELOVED BEST FRIEND, RIGGS
1993-1999 

  " He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." -Anonymous

Gemini All Breed Rescue and Sanctuary
Specializing in Pitbull and Rottweiler adoptions
Jakes Alma mater!!
Thank you on behalf of Tamara and Jake! We can't do it alone and it does take a village. Thank you for being apart of our village. If you have made a donation I would be happy to list your name below. Send an email with "DONATION TO..." (fill in which group) in the subject line. Thanks so much!!
Susan Carlson: in honor of Chloe and all the waiting BBD's
Bills paid complete:
6/14/07
Heidi Bond: An angel who uses her talents to Pay It Forward. Thank you Heidi!!
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