Since this was directed at me, then I will respond to it. Yes, I have a dog that is an outside girl. She is very well provided for to say the least. She has a 10x10 kennel that is never closed. The whole back yard is fenced in for her protection and so that she can run. She has an automatic feeder and several buckets of water which are changed daily. We turn her out into the other side of the yard everyday for fun and games. She stays out with our inside dog and they run all day with me coming and going to spend time with them.
Sheba has a dog box that is warm in the winter and she has many shade trees for the summer. She did have a kiddy pool for romps in the water till we discovered that Sheba hates water. She is bathed and given heart guard. She is on flea meds and gets walked everyday that I can. She is a happy dog.
I am sure some of you disagree with keeping a dog outside. I would to if she was not taken care of or kept on a chain for days at a time and never given the love and attention that a dog needs/wants.
I am asking you all not to be quick to judge me. I am a responsible dog owner and I take that responsibility gladly. she is a part of my family or We would not have her.

Dee