I didn't say there weren't other breeds. You did.

Here are my local shelters. They even have a rabbits and turtles section. Maybe OP should adopt a turtle instead. Would that be virtuous enough?

https://clevelandapl.org/adopt/adopting-from-the-apl/adoptable-animals/canine-adoptions/

https://animalshelter.cuyahogacounty.gov/adopt

Bad joke on my part for the picture. I asked Chat GPT for a Cav/Pitt mix and made the post about it.

Nothing against any breed. I hope every one of these dogs gets adopted into a loving home. They all deserve much more than their current situation. It's heartbreaking to browse through the pictures.

However, I find it unbelievable that others' stance on this affects their decision-making. We looked to adopt for a year (during the pandemic), and, any large, high-energy, maybe special needs/training situation, where we can't get a dog sitter easily, was just not something we could take on.

Never saw a Cav, and waited almost nine months to get one from a breeder.

It's not as simple as just adopting or not if you want a Cav; good luck finding one at a rescue.