Why are animal shelters so overcrowded? And why so many pitbulls and huskies?? And if you're ready to adopt, how do you actually find the dog that's right for you?

In this episode of The Rescue State, I'm answering some of the questions people have been asking me lately about shelter dogs, adoption and the bigger picture behind our overcrowded shelter system.

We'll talk about why certain breeds seem to appear in shelters again and again, some of the cultural and economic factors that contribute to shelter intake and why the problem is far more complicated than simply blaming people for not spaying and neutering their pets.

Then we'll switch gears and talk about one of my favorite subjects: finding your dog. Whether you have your heart set on a particular breed, want a puppy, need a dog who fits a specific lifestyle or simply don't know where to start, there are so many ways to adopt and your perfect dog may already be waiting in a rescue near you!

This episode is for anyone who's ever looked at an overcrowded shelter and wondered, How did we get here? Because understanding the problem is part of changing it. And sometimes, changing one dog's entire world starts with knowing where to look.