A dogs own background can make the chances of finding a home extremely challenging. Breed, age, size and even color play a significant role in the outcome of a shelter dog’s fate. I am constantly finding myself blown away with the parallels in our human lives. It is disturbing to learn that the stereotypes and racism that continue in the human world are being transferred into the animal scenario.
The breed of a dog can already place it at an advantage or disadvantage. A young golden retriever that enters a shelter will be adopted out immediately while the Pit Bull is left waiting.
Why?....
The American Pit Bull Terrier was once known as the loyal, loving and perfect family dog that it truly is. Pit Bulls are some of the friendliest dogs I personally have encountered. They are loyal beyond compare and known for their immense affection toward humans. The typical Pit Bull would rather lick you to death than attack. Yet it is a muscular and very powerful dog, hence why it began to be bred for fighting. Aggression is not a typical characteristic of the breed whatsoever. It is the human’s irresponsible ownership, treatment, or breeding practices that influence the dog’s behavior. Due to this common misconception as well as over-breeding, 80% of dogs in shelters are Pit Bulls.
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