Something Could Be Terribly Wrong

[Jamieejo85]

I have never understood why someone has a dog and keeps them outside all the time. Seems like such a waste.

Oh well.

I have read this entire thread and although I believe that she loves Roxy, I agree with this. I do understand that it is not her decision though, it is her moms. I still wish that Roxy had the option of being an indoor dog

[dogzr#1]

Well I have just read this entire thread and I will know reply. I know Briana is doing her best at giving Roxy the proper living quarters. I know some parents can be hard to convince so I'm not agrueing with the problem that her mom doesn't let Roxy inside. Briana is going to walk Roxy more and put a flap on her dog house. ps- Glad Tink is doing better!

Monica- almost my birthday

[CagneyDog]

I feel bad for Roxy, and I bet she would be happier in a home where she could be inside, especially in the cold, snowy (u said it snowed in the chat) winters. I don;t think you are acknoledging what is best for her.

[Flatcoatluver]

Briana I belive you are trying you best and i applaud you. I know if i were in your situation i couldn't take this kind of stuff. I hope later on you maybe will me able to have a yard that is fenced. I am glad tink it doing better to. Butas long as you get that flap for the dog house and take roxy for walks and love her as much as you do with tink then its ok with me!

[wolfie]

I just read this whole thread, and I have to say many of you are being very mean to Briana. This doesn't have to be turned into a huge arguement. There are dogs in this world living on the streets, living in puppy mills, owned by dogfighters, and in research labs. I think Roxy is much better off than those poor animals. It's very hurtful to tell someone straight out to get rid of their dog. Briana is just a kid.

I can tell you love your dogs Briana. I have a friendly suggestion. Instead of just begging your mom, and offering to train and exercise Roxy, really do it. I know you don't have a lot of time now, but even just a 15 minute walk a day, or a little training in the back yard will pay off. Roxy will be a happy girl. If you need any training help feel free to ask, or just PM me. And after Roxy knows the basics you can train her lots of fun tricks! Who knows, maybe even your mom might let Roxy inside in the future.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I just read this whole thread, and I have to say many of you are being very mean to Briana. This doesn't have to be turned into a huge arguement. There are dogs in this world living on the streets, living in puppy mills, owned by dogfighters, and in research labs. I think Roxy is much better off than those poor animals. It's very hurtful to tell someone straight out to get rid of their dog. Briana is just a kid.

I can tell you love your dogs Briana. I have a friendly suggestion. Instead of just begging your mom, and offering to train and exercise Roxy, really do it. I know you don't have a lot of time now, but even just a 15 minute walk a day, or a little training in the back yard will pay off. Roxy will be a happy girl. If you need any training help feel free to ask, or just PM me. And after Roxy knows the basics you can train her lots of fun tricks! Who knows, maybe even your mom might let Roxy inside in the future.

Aww Thanks Roxy already knows sit, and down, I have to start teaching her stay...Thanks Again
Briana<3

[Cataholic]

The difference between Glacier's care of her pets and Briana's goes WAY past age differences. It is apparent in the explanation, even considering the difference in age, that Glacier respects her dogs and Briana does not. This is different than "loving" the dogs, and "wanting" different things for them. Briana spends an enormous amount of time defending her position, and then gives the ultimate cop out, "it is my mom"....I don't buy it. Not for one minute. On the chat, her reasons changed, VERY similar to someone when they have been caught revealing their true feelings, then realizing those feelings weren't readily accepted by their peers.

Sure, it is alright to say, 'you shouldn't be so harsh with her...", or "she is just a kid, and can't control things in her house...". I remind all of you adults what you were like as teenagers. If you wanted it, you probably could whine your way into getting it, or worked your parents into bending the rules. Come on. If Briana could talk her mother into getting another dog, surely she could exercise the same persuasiveness with Roxy being treated humanely.

I don't believe the mistreatment of animals is any more acceptable because someone is under 18 than I do if they are over 18.

Poor Roxy.

[cloverfdx]

Very sad situaution for poor Roxy .

Honestly, I think Roxy may be better off in another home.

I too agree with you on this.

Goodluck Roxy and Tink, you will both be in my thoughts.

[lv4dogs]

I am terribly sorry Glacier, I should of stated it a little differently. And added that yes you do take awesome care of your dogs, but I thought that everyone here knows that already.
And I am sorry, I thought that you had a few dogs that were not allowed inside at all. I knew that most were allowed in but not all. I should of checked with you & had the exact information.
I was just trying to get them to shut up & understand that yes it is ok to have outside dogs as long as you take proper care of them. Granted you take better care of your dogs than Roxylovesme does, but she is younger & still learning too. I never said anything about vet care or the cost of food or anything like that nor did I say anything about you having inadeqate shelter for them.


I really did try to think of other examples to use, but I didn't know anyone else on pt that takes better care of their outdoor (or mostly outdoor) dogs than you do!!!