I was being literal in that she was not out of the apartment AT ALL for months. Not even to do her business. THAT is animal cruelty 10 times in my book. The woman that "owned" her would clean up the messes and feed her but even though the woman was having health & other problems there was no excuse for not asking for help for this dog. If she wants to go to hell in a handbasket fine - leave the dog out of it. (sorry, it's a bit much trying to keep my temper)