What an ordeal this has all been! How great it is that you are doing everything you can to find poor Cody a good home. I know some people are against crates, but for short times it is the best solution for a dog...and much safer then being tied to a tree!! we started Sadei in a crate until she was trust worthy (potty tained etc.) and Cincy is still crated during the day, becuase of health problems she has had. We are slowly trying to moe her out of it. I don't think this makes us bad dog owners...in fact I think our girls are rather spoiled and very happy.

I don't don't like lies either, but in this case it is for the good of the dog. do what you have to do, for Cody's sake.