"Luxury Doghouses and the Dogs That Couldn't Care Less" NYT

Click HERE for a fun article in the New York Times featuring luxury dog houses including some from the Roanoke Valley SPCA's BARKitecture event, where Black Dog Salvage won first place! * we're not pictured in the article, so I thought I'd re-post these photos :)

 Slate roof, salvaged balusters, cast iron fireplace surround, reclaimed window, architectural corbels, vintage street signs, antique salt glazed star bricks and a working night light!

 This custom doghouse was auctioned off with proceeds benefiting our local SPCA and went to a great home!

Whether or not it's actually being used is another story... but it is definitely a great conversation piece!

Best in Show!

We were thrilled to be awarded

Best in Show

in the BARKitecture competition this weekend!

Congrats to Mike and the rest of the Black Dog Crew!

The event was filled with tough competition and tons of fun designs,

but nothing beats seeing Sally with her
1st place ribbon!

For the Roanoke Times article leading up to the

event... click HERE

Black Dog Salvage's interview with WDBJ7's Bob Grebe!

Bob Grebe, from WDBJ7, stopped by this morning to interview Robert

about our doghouse for the

BARKitecture competition this weekend.

here are a couple of quick shots of them setting up

He also interviewed Building Specialists,
who designed a newer version of a 'green' doghouse -
which is very cool, as well.

For the interviews,

click HERE to see the Black Dog Salvage doghouse

and HERE to see the Building Specialists doghouse

BARKitecture competition THIS WEEKEND 9/26 & 9/27

If you're in town this weekend,

check out the BARKitecture competition

at the Salem Civic Center.

There will be 15 dog houses competing for 'Best in Show'

and a silent auction where you can bid on the houses.

All proceeds go to the Roanoke Valley SPCA.
Here's a description of our entry:

With a bark to the past, this canine retreat was created using a variety of reclaimed architectural elements.
Framed with 100 year old reclaimed oak barn siding and vintage moulding, the roof was created using antique slate roofing tiles and corrugated galvanized tin, topped with a whimsical weathervane. The front porch, made for lazy afternoons, is a collaboration of antiques including; baluster porch posts, corbels, star sidewalk bricks, wrought iron fencing, complete with a recycled bicycle chain and charming vintage light (it works!). Pups enter through the fireplace surround door to a sunroom created with salvaged windows, antique ceiling tin, vintage street signs and reclaimed heart pine flooring. A two-way swinging screen door leads outside, where vintage Virginia license plates adorn the back of this "Dogtrot' style home.

*** many thanks to Kevin Hurley & assistant Jeff for the photoshoot today!

we'll post more photos next week

Black Dog Salvage - For your old house, new house, green house or DOG HOUSE!

here's a sneak peek at our entry for the

Roanoke Valley Home Show's

BARKitecture competition!

check out the swinging back door!

Sally is still warming up to it and will hopefully
be relaxing on the front porch soon!



Roanoke Valley Home Show
Salem Civic Center
Sat & Sun September 26th and 27th
Tickets $3 at the door
or purchase 25 tickets in advance for $37.50 ($1.50 each)

BARKitecture
* Vote for 'Best in Show'
* Bid in the silent auction for your favorite dog house!
All proceeds will benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA