Adopting a dog is an excellent way to give a very deserving dog a second chance.
Just some quick facts about adoption....
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Contrary to popular belief, shelter dogs usually don't end up in shelters because they have a problem....the most common reason that dogs are surrendered is because people are moving and don't want to bother with taking the dog.
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Adult dogs have a much lower chance of being adopted than puppies.
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Adult, black dogs are usually the last dogs to get adopted.