There are over 70 million stray dogs and cats in the United States, today. These dogs come from various backgrounds, some were born on the streets, others have gotten lost, and sadly, many of them have been abandoned by their guardians. Of the 70 million, only about six to eight million dogs and cats make it into shelters every year, and even fewer are adopted. Why do so few make it out of the system? Well, unfortunately, many people seek young, purebred pups from pet shops when shopping for a companion animal, despite the astronomical number of animals in shelters that are in need of a home. Many dogs are also stereotyped as violent or aggressive simply because of their breed, such as Pit Bulls.
Mike Minnick has a special place in his heart for shelter pups. Having adopted one himself, he knew that shelter dogs are all too often overlooked, but when given a chance, they are just as amazing as any pup you could buy from a pet store.
While Minnick and his pup clearly have a lot of silly fun on their journey, at the end of the day, Minnick is doing something incredibly important. Shelter animals are essentially the voiceless and often invisible beings of our society. They are made to wait listlessly in shelters while cruel puppy mills churn on to create “perfect-looking” pups for a display window. It’s up to all of us to better the situation for shelter animals around the world and it all starts with choosing to adopt and never shop for a pet.
To learn more about Bixby and Minnick, check out their website, and to learn about how you can help keep pets off of the streets, click here.
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