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As a dog, I don’t think too much about my appearance. I can see the joy in my loved ones’ faces whenever they lay eyes on me, which tells me they think I’m adorable no matter what. However, some people are much more selective about what their furry friends look like. There’s an idea out there that black dogs are less likely to get adopted than other dogs regardless of age, gender, or species. Some sources even report that black dogs and cats can spend four times longer to get adopted from shelters than lighter-colored dogs. To offset this and encourage people to adopt black dogs, some inspiring and intelligent people decided to create National Black Dog Day! I’ve been trying all week to figure out why people wouldn’t want black dogs, but I haven’t come up with many ideas. I once heard someone say that black animals aren’t as photogenic as others because we blend into our backgrounds, but I can’t imagine many people think about that when considering adoption. I have to be very careful when I’m out at night to ensure I don’t walk in front of any cars, as they’d have difficulty seeing me. I once ran away when it was storming badly and didn’t return home for hours. My mom was so worried about me that I’ll never do that again! Maybe people don’t want to adopt black dogs because skunks seem to think we’re one of them until we get too close. I seem to have a run-in with a skunk at least a couple of times per year. Thankfully, my mom has a de-skunking kit on hand to clean me up and ensure the smell doesn’t stick to me. I’m struggling to come up with substantial reasons why people wouldn’t want black dogs. Every one I know is super sweet, and you can always buy reflective collars to help ensure they stay safe if they get out at night. If you’re considering bringing a new family member home through adoption, I highly encourage you to consider a black dog. They might just become your best friend in the world! –Bella The Compelling Case for Adopting Black Dogs BARKS FROM BELLA
Ultimate Baked Ziti
Loaded with rich tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta, this is a family favorite perfect for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS
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1 (16 oz) package of dried ziti pasta
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1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
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1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2. Cook ziti according to package instructions. 3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the onion and garlic until softened. 4. Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. 5. Stir in the cooked ziti and season with salt and pepper. 6. Transfer mixture to baking dish. 7. Top with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. DIRECTIONS
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