It is surprising to think that in 2018 many people still believe that the only place to find a purebred dog is by locating a breeder and buying the animal from them. Surprisingly the statistics show that upwards of 25% of dogs in animal shelters across the country are purebreds so saying that you have to go to a breeder to find a purebred animal is definitely a myth. Unfortunately, people surrender their animals for many different reasons both real and made-up. There are often lines on the weekends in some cities where people are waiting for an animal shelter […] Read more »
May 1 is also “May Day” but we think purebred dogs are much cooler! It’s finally May. The trees are in full bloom, and the grass already needs to be mowed. It’s May Day to many but did you know that today is also known as Purebred Dog Day? We know what you’re thinking, the Animal Rescue Professionals Association is celebrating purebred dogs? (gasp!) What many people may not realize is that statistics show that 25% of dogs in animal shelters are purebred dogs. That’s right, your local animal shelter has a 1 in 4 chance of having purebred dogs […] Read more »
