If that's what you mean then, yes, I think that is a less than ideal situation for most dogs and exponentially more likely to lead to neglect than dogs living inside. That has been my personal experience. I have known plenty of outdoor dogs that jumped or climbed their fences and got run over, or who barked all day…

The "secondhand vape" does put out nicotine that others in the vicinity can breathe in as well, though it is roughly ten times less than with regular cigarettes. The vapor juice isn't regulated by the FDA currently though, so it's hard to say if the ingredients are standard across the board. Here's a Time article with…

And notice that I said "outside dog" as in dog that lives outside always. Not dogs left in the yard for an hour or whatever.

It seems like you are intentionally misunderstanding me. I'm from rural Appalachia where many dogs live and die on the ends of chains or live in small kennels between hunts (which, once again, I did not say Raffiki's owner kept her that way). If finding that particular school of dog ownership wrong makes me elitist,…

According to the update that is not the case. I know "group of generally nice people experience tragic misunderstanding over lost dog" isn't enticing clickbait like EVIL RESCUE STEALS BELOVED DOG but I'm starting to learn not to take up my pitchfork around here until I know the whole story. It sounds like it's on the…

I'm with you. I do think some rescues can be a bit ridiculous (see: fenced yard for a hamster) but SO MANY ANIMALS get dumped or returned when there's a move, a new baby, a breakup. I don't necessarily think those topics are brought up to disqualify potential adopters, but to force them to think the adoption through…

I tend to agree with you. I feel for the family and hope they do get their dog back AND take better care of her, but in the absence of ID tags, microchip, or vet records, how do they prove she's even their dog? Any dog running loose is legally deemed a stray and can be seized. If the city pound had taken the dog, they…

I would argue that it isn't intentional abuse but it often does lead to neglect. Out of sight, out of mind. An outside dog can't tell its inside family when it's out of water or its water has frozen, if it's too hot or too cold or just plain bored and lonely. Dogs are smart, social animals, and I do think keeping them…

Floppy ears are also just plain cute!

Thank you! :3

Shortcake!

Thanks, I think so! She's a champion smiler for sure. :3

For a little guilt free squee, this beautiful girl has been my companion for the past nine years, since I adopted her from the humane society. Her original owners didn't even bother to bring her into the shelter when they dumped her, shelter workers found her under a car across the road. It's their loss because I have…

For a little guilt free squee, this beautiful girl has been my companion for the past nine years, since I adopted her from the humane society. Her original owners didn't bother to bring her into the shelter, shelter workers found her under a car across the road. It's their loss because I have never met a sweeter,…

No, it is real and it really isn't funny. The Amish run huge volume breeding operations here in the States where the breeding dogs are housed in terrible cruel conditions like factory farmed livestock. Their offspring supply pet stores because no one with a heart could possibly buy directly from one of these…

Sorry, dupe post. Kinja probs.

That poster is pretty clearly either a troll or terminally stupid, but sadly I do think a lot of people assume shelter pets aren't good enough for them and hide behind that old "lifestyle" chestnut because OF COURSE only a teacup schnoodleypoo could fit in their oh so special lifestyle. The fact of the matter is that…

Oh my god, poor thing! I didn't even know removing tear glands was a thing! That might actually be worse than "de-barking." :'(

Could not agree more. For the brachycephalic breeds especially the breed standard has essentially favored devolution.