Pitbulls are often forced into shelters by unregulated breeding practices, unfair breed-specific legislation that prevents people from owning pitbull-type dogs, and baseless stereotypes that have painted these breeds as dangerous. In less than 30 seconds, Julie introduces us to seven purebred and purebred-mix dogs like Pete, a French Bulldog, Ariel, a Havanese mix, and Auna, a Mastiff mix, and Mocha, a Papillon x Pomeranian mix all of whom have since been adopted!
Do you love herding breeds? Meet Theodore , a month-old Australian Shepherd mix with the cutest, silliest face. Looking for a working breed with lots of energy and stamina? Benton-Franklin Humane Society and other shelters and animal rescues are constantly receiving purebred dogs, but they still hear concerning misconceptions about the types of dogs available for adoption.
Other breeds commonly found in shelters include:. Many of the purebred dogs found in the US shelter system were once purchased for hundreds or even thousands of dollars from breeders. By Rocky Kanaka. By Greater Long Island. By St. Johns Citizen. By Chip Chick. By TheGrio. Sonja Henrikssen Jan 12, Coffee that Support Shelter Dogs. Medium Roast Organic 12 oz. Dark Roast Organic 12 oz. Flip Coffee Enamel Mug. Read This Next. Could One Be Yours?
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