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Originally Posted by cantdrv55
99% of the shelter dogs around here are pit bulls of some kind. I can't take a chance with those. Why were they given up for adoption? Where can I find non-pit rescue dogs.
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You find non pitbull rescues at the same shelters you find pitbull rescues. Dogs wind up in shelters for all sorts of reasons... they get lost and cant be reunited with their owners, their owners move into places where the dog cant go (apartments), owners pass away, often the dog is the unfortunate recipient of a change in its owner's life situation.
I think that pitbulls often attract a certain irresponsible type of owner. These owners are generally more transient and cant keep their dogs (or take care of them) because their life style changes. Many rent and when they move from place to place, they may not be able to keep their dogs. Lots of young people have them and don't get that a dog is a 15 year (+/-) commitment to a daily walk and $50-100/month for food and unexpected vet bills. I think this is why you may find more pitbulls in shelters than poodles or other 'old people dogs'.
You are more likely to get hurt badly in a car accident than be hurt by your pitbull dog. I cant understand your irrational fears but then again M21sniper was afraid of sharks...
To each their own - who am I to judge?
