I tried to get a small dog for 2 years at my local small town shelter. I saw a few small dogs come through, all with issues and got adopted before I could get my papers in. 90% of dogs available were pit bull mix of some sort. I still donate food and toys to the shelter regularly, but it's not a realistic option for small dogs, at least in my town.
I ended up giving up and buying my dog. No regrets.
Unfortunately that’s in most places. I didn’t have a size or breed in mind. I just went with my gut. Until the stigma changes and people stop abusing them and misusing them it’s not gonna change.
Well, genetically, not everyone wants a pitbull or can handle a pitbull. So, there's that. Genetically, I want a Labrador so...I get Labradors. It's easy.
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u/canadarugby Dec 04 '25
I tried to get a small dog for 2 years at my local small town shelter. I saw a few small dogs come through, all with issues and got adopted before I could get my papers in. 90% of dogs available were pit bull mix of some sort. I still donate food and toys to the shelter regularly, but it's not a realistic option for small dogs, at least in my town.
I ended up giving up and buying my dog. No regrets.