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Why Pit Bulls Make Great Foster Dogs

Why Pit Bulls Make Great Foster Dogs (And Why the Stigma Is Wrong)

June 23, 2026Posted inAnimal Welfare & Advocacy, Dog Behavior, Dog Breeds & Advocacy, Dog Fostering, Featured, Foster Care, Shelter EducationNo Comments
If you spend any time at Memphis Animal Services, you will notice something pretty quickly: a lot of the dogs waiting for foster homes are pit bull type dogs. Blocky…
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Why Mixed Breed Dogs Make Great Foster Pets

Why Mixed Breed Dogs Make Great Foster Pets

November 18, 2025Posted inDog Breeds & Advocacy, Dog Fostering, Shelter EducationNo Comments
Mixed breed dogs are one of the most common types of dogs found in shelters. They come in every size, shape, age, and personality, yet they are often overlooked simply…
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Common Shelter Dog Breeds

Common Shelter Dog Breeds: What Types of Dogs Need Foster Homes?

April 18, 2024Posted inDog Breeds & Advocacy, Dog Fostering, Shelter EducationNo Comments
Many people fall in love with specific dog breeds, causing them to be more likely to adopt and foster dogs of that breed. All dog breeds could appear in shelters,…
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Reasons to foster Pit Bulls

5 Reasons to Consider a Pit Bull Foster

March 21, 2024Posted inDog Breeds & Advocacy, Dog FosteringNo Comments
Many people are hesitant to foster dogs, especially a Pit Bull foster. Sadly, it's because of the harmful misconceptions that exist about these dogs. People often believe that Pit Bulls…
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