If you delete a thread it's not going to effect the number of posts you have. That said, there's really no reason to delete it. Yes, I have deleted posts before....but it's only because nobody replied and it was just taking up room, lol. The problem is, if you ask for help, are GOING to get help---which involves plenty of advice, whether you like it or not. Pet Talk people are opinionated people. That's a good thing, everyone should have their own outlooks.

I hope I didn't say anything that offended you. I don't think you are "abusing" Floppsy for having him live outside. Some people don't have a choice of where their pets live. I know people who don't. My parents insisted that Nebo be an "outside" dog when I got him...ha ha ha ok so that didn't happen. But I wouldn't be selling him even if that did happen. Anyway, I think the best thing is for Floppsy to at least sleep inside. Raccoons really aren't out during the day, and I doubt they'd bother him. You said you had a very large room. I don't see why it would be a problem to put a little cage for him somewhere in your big room just for him to sleep. You could even get a cat or dog carrier, the small ones are really pretty cheap. I bet you could get one at Wal-Mart for around $10. Maybe in the future you could allow him to live inside...just in your room, with a litterbox. But don't push your luck just yet, try for the sleeping inside first. Good luck.