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Lexington’s doodle dog crisis: Abandoned and freezing

Doodle dogs, once the hottest pandemic pets, are now flooding Lexington shelters—often in heartbreaking shape. Rescuers say it’s become routine to find these fluffy mixes abandoned in freezing temps, underfed, and severely matted. The trend started when doodles were seen as the perfect family dog, but many owners weren’t ready for their high needs once the puppy phase ended. Now, shelters are overwhelmed, and dogs like Pepper and Ryder are paying the price. What’s the real fix—better education, stricter breeding, or something else? Let’s talk about what our community can do to stop this cycle. #Pets #Lexington #DogRescue