Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Is this directed towards me, or manny doodle?
If it's directed towards me, I never said I didn't agree with the shelter, or call them 'bad'. I just meant they could have handled it differently, and not accuse her of being a 'horrible' dog owner. But, like you said-- people have their own opinions, and we could argue/debate all day about the matter and wouldn't get anywhere.
I didn't know her mother signed a contract saying they need to keep the dog indoors, no exceptions. If that's the case, then yes, I would have to agree with you on that point.

Lissa,
You're absolutely right. Most dogs that live outside 24/7 aren't kept in the best care or treated the greatest. But hers doesn't 'live' outside, nor is it kept there the entire day. I think she's a good dog owner--nobody else can convince me otherwise, but I respect everyone's opinions.
I'm not at all trying to be nasty, but, have you read the original post at all? The comments made from all of the posters to this thread are directly because of things she, herself, said....such as.....


"As my mom gave back the info. sheet, the employees asked my mom one question:where do you keep oyur dog? My mom answered in the garage/ backyard."

and....

"then they went on saying that they can take Manny away because my mom signed a contract stating that the dog would be inside."

The reason I ask if you read the post was because you stated you didn't realize she signed a contract. And, the reason I defend the comments of at least myself is because of the first quoted comment that they keep the dog in the backyard. And, because of this statment...."Then they had the nerve of asking why we did not keep him inside, we answered because he is really hiper"

I'm still standing by what I've said. I admire you for sticking up for your friend, but, it would ring truer if it was her responding to our comments.