Meet my three dogs: (left) Shep, (middle) Faith, (right) Junee
Black Girl In a Doggone World™ (on Substack) 2025
This publication is for dog sitters, dog walkers, dog boarders, dog walkers, and (especially) Black folks who defy the stereotype that we're scared of or don't like dogs. Occasionally my complex feelings about cats come up too.
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(Looking for BGIDW 2019-21? Click here. 2022? Click here. 2023? Click here. 2024? Click here.)
Subscribe to this Substack column for $5 per month or $50 per year. For $80 as a founder, get full access to “Black Girl In a Doggone World™,” “Homegrown Tales,” "I Do See Color," "One Black Woman's Vote" and “Window Shopping” too.
(Looking for BGIDW 2019-21? Click here. 2022? Click here. 2023? Click here. 2024? Click here.)
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As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a percentage from purchases with my referral links. I know some consumers are choosing to boycott Amazon for its DEI removal. However, after thinking about this thoroughly, I want to continue promoting cool products from small businesses, women-owned businesses and (specifically) Black-owned businesses who still feature their items on Amazon. As of the first date of Black History Month 2025, each new post will ALWAYS include a MINIMUM of one product sold by a Black-owned business. (I have visited the seller’s official site to verify that Amazon Black-owned logo.) I am (slowly) doing this with older, popular posts too. If you still choose to boycott, I 100% respect that decision.
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Compac Self Cleaning Pet Brush Twist to Raise and Lower Bristles, Blue, 1 Count
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AUOON Cat Tunnel Bed with Central Mat,Big Tube Playground Toys,Soft Plush Material,Full Moon Shape for Kitten,Cat,Puppy,Rabbit,Ferret (Creen)
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13. Does your pet have a Pet Safety Pack? ~ I'll be forever grateful for my Hound mix Junee saving me from a fire
12. Tips to remember before you sell pet photos ~ The third time one dog photograph made me money
11. Tips for easily getting dog clothes off without much fuss ~ Recognizing whether your dog actually likes that new dog sweater
12. Tips to remember before you sell pet photos ~ The third time one dog photograph made me money
11. Tips for easily getting dog clothes off without much fuss ~ Recognizing whether your dog actually likes that new dog sweater
ADVERTISEMENTS ~ Amazon
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn a percentage from purchases with my referral links. I know some consumers are choosing to boycott Amazon for its DEI removal. However, after thinking about this thoroughly, I want to continue promoting cool products from small businesses, women-owned businesses and (specifically) Black-owned businesses who still feature their items on Amazon. As of the first date of Black History Month 2025, each new post will ALWAYS include a MINIMUM of one product sold by a Black-owned business. (I have visited the seller’s official site to verify that Amazon Black-owned logo.) I am (slowly) doing this with older, popular posts too. If you still choose to boycott, I 100% respect that decision.
Gerrard Larriett Aromatherapy Pet Care: Natural Pet Stain and Odor Remover
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Brush My Teeth Medium Dog Toothbrush - Rounded Brush Head -Soft Flexible Bristles- for Safe and Gentle Brushing for Dogs
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Gerrard Larriett Aromatherapy Pet Care: Vitamin & Essential Oil Dog Sunscreen and Skin Conditioner
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10. Black History Lesson: Augustus Nathaniel Lushington, first veterinarian in the U.S. ~ And what made him take on the role of a probation officer
9. Black History Lesson: Curious pic of Dr. King and 'intimidating' police dog ~ Was the police dog meant to scare him or just sitting in the backseat?
8. Happy 4th Birthday, Junee! ~ Celebrating Black History Month on Junee's birthday and her adoption anniversary on Juneteenth are two of my favorite events
7. Black History Lesson: Past presidents, slave laws forbid black people from having dogs ~ While police dogs made Black Civil Rights advocates fear German Shepherds, there was another law to block pet owners
6. Black History Lesson: Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb and veterinary history ~ Learn about one of the first Black women licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the country
5. The downside of pet insurance deductions from your employer ~ That group discount may not be worth the third-party communication
4. Should anti-Trump dog walkers and dog sitters take a stand? ~ The Rover walk I quickly opted out of
3. Keeping a foster dog (or puppy) off your couch ~ When a dog is used to being on a couch, this can be a challenge
2. Video: I let a dog be a dog ~ But it's not my fault that Junee is so cute!
1. 8 FAQs about dog socks ~ Keeping your dog's feet warm without impacting your pup's paw health
9. Black History Lesson: Curious pic of Dr. King and 'intimidating' police dog ~ Was the police dog meant to scare him or just sitting in the backseat?
8. Happy 4th Birthday, Junee! ~ Celebrating Black History Month on Junee's birthday and her adoption anniversary on Juneteenth are two of my favorite events
7. Black History Lesson: Past presidents, slave laws forbid black people from having dogs ~ While police dogs made Black Civil Rights advocates fear German Shepherds, there was another law to block pet owners
6. Black History Lesson: Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb and veterinary history ~ Learn about one of the first Black women licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the country
5. The downside of pet insurance deductions from your employer ~ That group discount may not be worth the third-party communication
4. Should anti-Trump dog walkers and dog sitters take a stand? ~ The Rover walk I quickly opted out of
3. Keeping a foster dog (or puppy) off your couch ~ When a dog is used to being on a couch, this can be a challenge
2. Video: I let a dog be a dog ~ But it's not my fault that Junee is so cute!
1. 8 FAQs about dog socks ~ Keeping your dog's feet warm without impacting your pup's paw health