No, the shelter is animal control for all of Lane County so there are many different types of dogs there. We just expanded our shelter due to donations after it reopened. There are now about 20 more kennels and the outdoor runs all got replaced etc.
We do have pitbulls that are transferred (along with other dogs) to other rescue groups through their second chance program. Some go to Greenhill Humane Society and others go to private organizations so that more of the dogs can be adopted. We have pitbulls everywhere here. They are very common.
All homes for any dog, cat, chicken etc. that gets adopted are screened very very hard!!! Trust me, I know. ;) They house their adoptable cats are my work so they can adopt more out. My friend is the volunteer adopter outer person so to speak. LOL. :p
The reason why they did the article was to point out that pitbulls are great dogs. They are trying to draw more attention to them as family pets so they can get adopted out quicker. Unfortunately, even most purebreds dogs that wind up at the shelter are euthanized. :(
