People are stupid

We silly humans often spend way too much time and money on our egos. We strut around with our ugly designer clothes, drive overpriced vehicles, and some even go so far as to support puppy mills to breed the latest trend of dog.

Right now, it seems those weird Frenchies are the fad. People are spending $1,500 to $8,000 for these funny looking dogs featured all over TikTok for their weird screaming voices.

Designer dogs over the years:

• 1940s–1950s: The cocker spaniel was the most popular breed.
• 1950s–1959: The beagle was the most popular breed.
• 1960s–1980s: The poodle was the most popular breed.
• 1980s–1990s: The cocker spaniel and Labrador retriever were both popular.
• 1990s–2020s: The Labrador retriever was the most popular breed.
• 2022–2024: The French bulldog has been the most popular breed.

Stupid People Harm Dogs

Approximately 359,000 dogs were killed in 2023 after sitting on a concrete floor, looking through chain-link, waiting for their people that never came. These pure souls, who want nothing more than to be a part of someone’s life, died alone on a cold metal table.

As I’m banging this post out on my keyboard, my little mutt dog is happily snoozing on the couch, catching some warm sun rays through the living room window. I couldn’t tell you what breed he is. Nearly twelve years ago, somewhere in Dayton, Nevada, two mixed breed dogs had an unauthorized conjugal visit and created this awesome little yellow dog. I think they did a great job! Ti has no health issues and he is a very smart, lovable little dude, who is a very important member of our family. I have no idea if my neighbors are impressed by him, because I haven’t cared enough to ask them.

A few months ago, I had to say goodby to Ti’s older adopted brother. Dexter was another all-sorts dog. Everyone who met him fell in love with him. He had jaws strong enough to crush your bones, and a heart big enough to love everyone. He was with us for over 14 years, and that still wasn’t enough time in my opinion. Someone dumped him at the river as a puppy, which still pisses me off to this day, even though it led to Dexter living a long happy life in the Wooley clan.

Dogs Design the Best Dogs

SCREW DOG BREEDERS! There is no shortage of mixed breed dogs that need a home. Every animal shelter everywhere has them. Support natural selection! [But also get them spayed or neutered]

Puppy mills and breeders profit off suffering. In contrast, animal shelters are filled with hard-working people, often volunteers who do whatever they can to ensure abused and abandoned animals find safe and loving homes they deserve.

No other species on Earth has the connection that humans and canines do. Perhaps we all should stop looking at the dogs as property, and more like the family they are.

Adopt a Mutt!

At the time I am writing this, I see there are 33 dogs in the Silver Springs shelter. That’s 33 too many. One of them is a lovable escape artist who once lived on my street, who has now been there over a year. With the right human – one who pays attention, and likes to go on hikes & adventures, Apollo would be an awesome companion. He and his cellmates need some heroes to save them.

If you are currently looking to adopt a new dog into your family, this is the place to start: