Summary
A dog named Caiman, living at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in Florida, is trying to get adopted by watching people through his kennel. Despite his friendly nature and recovery from a skin infection, Caiman has been in the shelter since June 6. Large breed restrictions in housing are one reason why dogs like Caiman are often overlooked by adopters.
Key Facts
- Caiman is a 2-year-old American Bulldog mix living in a Florida shelter.
- A video of Caiman looking at people from his kennel went viral online.
- He was found as a stray and treated for demodectic mange, a skin condition.
- Caiman has been trained by the shelter's team and is eager to please.
- In 2024, about 5 million animals entered shelters in the U.S., a rise from 2023.
- Stray animals make up 60% of community intakes in shelters.
- Housing rules in South Florida often restrict large dogs, affecting adoptions.
- Caiman enjoys interacting with people and other dogs and hopes to find a family soon.
