I'm not trying to make you feel bad, but if your parents are already talking about getting rid of Shadow after only a few days, then they are the worst kind of dog owners. Sorry, but it's true. This isn't your fault. Your parents are adults and need to understand that when you get any pet it is a commitment for that pet’s entire life. I had a dog that lived to be 18 years old and was on insulin shots everyday. That's commitment. It's absolutely terrible that after a few days of inconvenience they are ready to get rid of Shadow.

I also feel very strongly against dogs living outside. Like I said before, I have seen dogs living outside and it is no life at all; especially when you live in Canada. You have to think of Shadow outside year after year in the cold or heat. Maybe it is for the best that Shadow finds a new home while he is still young.