THE PROBLEM
Bad behavior is the #1 reason dogs get returned to shelters. And with LA shelters overflowing following the historic rescue of 300+ dogs and cats, the next challenge won’t just be getting dogs out of shelters - but keeping them out.
THE DATA
According to ASPCA data, about one in five dogs that get adopted are returned to shelters, often due to behavioral issues. In LA county alone, 41,395 dogs were surrendered last year.
WHAT WE'RE DOING
This “Dog Appreciation Month,” we’re launching a campaign to celebrate imperfect dogs. The pullers. The chewers. The biters, diggers, and indoor-poopers. The mess makers and squirrel chasers. The pups who mean well, even when they don’t always behave well. The ones who are working on it. Because you don’t have to be a perfect dog to be a good dog.

