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Dog 'Too Ugly' to Adopt Spent a Year in Shelter—Then a Woman Saw Him

Dog 'Too Ugly' to Adopt Spent a Year in Shelter—Then a Woman Saw Him

Summary

An English bull terrier, previously considered "too ugly" for adoption, spent more than a year in a shelter before finding a home. Research indicates that a dog's behavior in a kennel, rather than its appearance, often determines how long it stays in a shelter. The dog's story gained sympathy and support from people on Reddit.

Key Facts

  • An English bull terrier was in a shelter for over a year before being adopted.
  • The dog was previously labeled as "too ugly" for adoption.
  • A study found that a dog's behavior in a kennel, not its looks, affects adoption speed.
  • Dogs that leaned against the kennel wall stayed about 30 days longer in shelters.
  • Dogs that faced away from the front stayed around 15 days longer.
  • Pacing increased a dog's stay in the shelter by an average of 24 days.
  • Reddit users expressed sympathy and admiration for the bull terrier.
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