I'm on the same wavelength as Rachel.

While, it is cerainly a tragedy that the dog drowned, accidents do happen. I know a lady who ABSOLUTELY ADORES her dogs. One morning she let momma dog and her litter of pups out too pee (all the dogs slept inside). They had not been outside for more than 30 minutes when she went to let them back in for breakfast. Unfortunately, one of the pups never returned. He fell victim to the same fate--he had drowned in the pool. She was absolutely devestated!

I agree that it is the carelessness of the owner yet, sometimes this 'carelessness' is either overlooked or taken for granted. Suppose the pool had been there throughout the dogs life and the dog never bothered it/went near it. Or maybe it could've been that the dog was near the pool and had a seizure or some type of reaction to the medicine he/she was on. The possibilities are endless.

On the other hand, it does seem awfully cold-hearted of the man to 'dispose of' his 7yr companion!!!!

If you were to go back to the chat room, maybe you could suggest that he ASK what preventative measures the lady has taken to ensure that her future pets don't run into the same fate. Then, based on her answer, he could determine whether or not to 'get rid' of the dog.

Whatever the outcome, I hope the lil' dogs future begins to brighten.