Chimney sweeps are often seen as good luck charms. However, black animals are sometimes viewed as bad omens. This old myth can affect animals, especially those in shelters.
Black dogs and cats are often harder to adopt than other animals. But chimney sweeps from Berlin and Frankfurt are working to change this. They've created a calendar to improve the image of black shelter animals.
The calendar features chimney sweeps with black animals from shelters. About 3,500 calendars will be available soon. Proceeds will go to animal shelters and welfare organizations.