Liz Menegon, long time animal advocate has a new free app called HANDS2PAWS which matches families with their perfect dog breed match based on more than just looks! Energy, grooming and needs for mental stimulation plus size and drool and barking are all factored into the algorithm so you end up with a dog that fits your lifestyle and won’t end up in a shelter due to a mismatch. Liz explains that 60% of the dogs surrendered to shelters are there because of breed mismatch or medical conditions buyers didn’t realize.
Many years ago Deborah created a Cosmo style quiz called ‘PICK YOUR PUP’ which helped people find a good dog match for their lifestyle as she realized way back then that mismatch was a huge cause of homeless pets. The Australian shepherds racing the hallways of Liz’s condo, or worse being drugged to fit the condo life, are examples of exercise and mental mismatch that the HANDS2PAWS app will prevent. Have you heard of the ‘horrible hundred’ list of breeders you must avoid? Liz and Deb discuss breeding history, ethics and controls world-wide.
**EPISODE NOTES: **Finding Your Dog Breed Match)
