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As Their True Personalities Remain Hidden, Shelter Dogs Must Endure Lengthy Waits

Why Shelter Dogs Wait So Long for a Forever Home

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As Their True Personalities Remain Hidden, Shelter Dogs Must Endure Lengthy Waits

You will see some dogs barking nervously or trying to hide in the most sheltered kennels you walk by. According to a study published by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, kennel stress can hide a dog's true personality such that a normally friendly dog appears frightened. As potential adopters evaluate new dogs based only on their kennel behavior, many lovely animals remain in shelters for months even though a sweet temperament typically emerges after a few calm days with their new family.
 

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