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Cat Lead Sue Johnson and Dog Lead Liz Lande said it’s been a busy season for puppies and kittens at the shelter.
When young animals arrive, shelter staff take immediate steps to protect their health, including watching for signs of illness and, in some cases, placing them in quarantine—cared for but kept safely separated from other animals.
Both puppies and kittens remain at the shelter until they reach a safe weight for spay or neuter procedures, vaccinations, and microchipping.
According to Johnson, kittens typically take longer to meet those requirements. But the puppies are ready now, and Lande said there are plenty of them waiting for homes.
The shelter also has an abundance of pit bull mixes. Lande believes many potential adopters pass on these dogs due to lingering misconceptions about the breed.
L. Lande
Much of the apprehension stems from the breed’s reputation—a combination of media portrayal, selective reporting, and irresponsible ownership. But studies have shown that breed is a poor predictor of individual dog behavior.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) states there’s no evidence that any one breed is inherently more dangerous than others. Behavior is influenced more by training, environment, and owner responsibility than by breed.
A 2008 study in Applied Animal Behaviour Science even found that smaller breeds—such as Dachshunds and Chihuahuas—were more likely to show aggression toward humans than pit bulls.
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Last modified: July 26, 2025