It breaks my heart to see all the dogs and cats in the shelters and know that they can't all be saved. If people would only be responsible owners and neuter their pets (unless they're breeders maybe), then there might not be so many throw-aways. :(
Yes, Billie, it is so heartbreaking. It is because of selfish and some very cruel people, the majority of them are there.
My son now volunteers at a local shelter. I was pleased to see at this shelter, they have a lot of volunteers and they take them out and play all the time. Every time I pick up my son, he shows me around. I'm always tempted to bring another dog home. :)