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The Truth About Breed Labels in Shelters

The Truth About Breed Labels in Shelters (And Why They’re Often Wrong)

August 25, 2026Posted inAnimal Welfare & Advocacy, Dog Breeds & Advocacy, Dog Fostering, Featured, Foster Care, Shelter EducationNo Comments
Walk through the kennels at any shelter and you will see breed labels on every door. Lab mix. Shepherd mix. Pit bull. Chihuahua. These labels feel like useful information. They…
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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, 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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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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