Originally posted by Twisterdog
Those pictures just broke my heart. While it is obvious MariaM loves this puppy, and is trying to make the best of this situation .... I can honestly think of few things that look more sad tto me than a little furry puppy chained up outside.
I have to agree with TwisterDog.
Do you have any area in your yard that is shady, where you could keep him, that doesn't involve chaining him up for the time being?

Sorry...but I agree with everyone here. If your parents are not going to change, the SPCA would be the best place for him to be.