Quote Originally Posted by Jessika
I'm confused because at first you say they don't take care of her but in the next sentence you go on to say she is fed, has shade, and is taken to the vet regularly? And they love her very much?

Have you tried talking with them and explaining the situation? Maybe they just want her to be an outdoor dog? I mean, if she has food, water, shelter and shade on hot days.... the local ASPCA or human society can't and won't legally do anything. And really, there is nothing wrong with a dog being an outdoor dog at all.
I have to agree completely with Jessika on this. If she has food,water,shade,and medical care then there is really nothing the ASPCA to do. I don't really see anything that can be done at all for this dog. If your not going to explain to the owner, then the dog has to stay like this. Many people my parents know have farms, and there dogs are outside dogs. I see nothing wrong with it if the animal is well cared for.