People imitating other people! With the dogs being the most popular it stands to reason that they're also the most deserted. Think you want a cute little furry friend to carry around one day...then realize these sweet little balls of energy have to be fed, house trained and cared for by a vet on a regular basis.
30% of shelter dogs in the Los Angeles area are Chihuahuas. The problem has gotten so out of hand local animal control officials are shipping the animals to other states...which is getting a bit expensive.
The problem is so bad that shelters all over California that were built for big dogs had to remodel to accommodate the little guys.
