Finding a forever home can be difficult for many shelter dogs, but for some breeds, the odds are especially unfair.
Bully breeds, particularly those with dark coats, often face a deep-rooted bias. People frequently overlook them, believing harmful stereotypes that label them as dangerous.
In truth, those who have spent time with such dogs know how false these assumptions are. Like people, dogs reflect the environments they grow up in. Fear or defensive behavior often stems from past neglect, not aggression.
When rescuers in Oklahoma met a dog named Ozzy, they instantly saw his gentle spirit. What they didn’t realize was how invisible he would become to potential adopters.
Ozzy’s Struggle for a Chance
From day one, staff members at the Oklahoma Animal Shelter could tell Ozzy was a lov