Comments on: Black Dog, RIP July 2, 2009

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:56:31 +0000

I never saw Black Dog and left the Richmond area several years ago, but followed him through the occasional stories in the RTD. Having let my RTD subscription expire, I’d not thought about him in quite a while. How odd that while attending a conference in Richmond recently I stumbled upon the marketing conference at the GRCC where I happily picked up a complimentary copy of the RTD, and where, of all things,on a back page, was the photo of Black Dog w/ the notice of his passing. It seems that his special mystique continues, even after death. To the individual who feels confident she saw that lion-like image, I had a beloved horse die several years ago and the evening of his death, after he’d been buried, I stepped out my back door at dusk. I still get chills when I recall how something caught my attention and when I turned, I saw my horse running the paddock fence as he did every dinner time. Don’t discount what we truly cannot understand . . .

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:38:45 +0000

If he didn’t harm anybody, was neutured and utd on shots then I think it would have been fine that he roamed except for the fact that he could have gotten in the wrong hands. Fortunately it doesn’t look like anybody ever abused him and think it’s cool that he did live free. He sounds like he was a great dog and for everyone that knew & loved him, I’m sorry for your loss.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:56:31 +0000

What made Black Dog so unique was the fact that he was a free spirit and was allowed to roam freeing, probably all of his life. This group would not exist if he had been fenced in or made to obey the “leash laws”, which would have been impossible anyway since he didn’t have a actual owner. If his human guardian angels had not helped him, he would have probably died in an animal shelter. THAT would have been a real tragedy. Since I have not heard anything about BD ever attacking any other dogs or people, why shouldn’t he have been left to roam in peace. That is, after all, why he is/was so special. I personally give thanks to anyone that helped keep him from being caged.
I also think it was a good idea to have him buried at an undisclosed place in the country. Where else could he have been buried that would insure the safety of his remains? His guardian angels only had HIS best interest at heart when making that decision. I do think it would be nice to have a memorial plaque made and placed in the area he called home. I’m sure we would all donate to have one made.
Finally, if anyone would rather the donations from T shirt and bake sales go to another organization, you can always make a private donation to the organization of your choice, in his name. BD’s friends have done a great job trying to benefit others with the distribution of the donations. He is helping his fellow canines and sick children. What a great legacy he leaves!

By: Near West End News » Update on Friends of Black Dog and A Special T-Shirt - Richmond, Virginia

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:29:31 +0000

[...] in 2002 and have maintained his bank account to be used for his medical expenses if needed. After Black Dog’s death caused by a hit and run driver on Cary Street Road, the original group buried him at an undisclosed location in Buckingham County. The T-Shirts have [...]

By: David

David — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:43:10 +0000

Has anyone heard if he was male or female…did they find a collar on him?