[HisNameIsHarley]

Alright. This is just getting silly.

1. Do not steal the dog. If you do, it makes you a criminal not a rescuer. How would you feel if your dog disappeared bc someone didn't think you were being as good to your baby as you should? (I am definately not agreeing that this dogs situation is appropriate)
2. Try talking to the owner. A lot of dog negligence is ignorance and sometimes if an owner is informed or suggested in the 'right' (polite non-accusing) way it can make a difference.
3. If you feel that did nothing and the situation doesn't change please call your local SPCA, Animal Control and Sherrifs Dept. Find out about the laws and let them know about your situation and ask their opinions. If a purebred dog is brought into a humane society, animal control etc they contact purebred rescue. You can also talk to them, let them know it is you who are calling animal control and leave your info to let them know if he/she does come in you will adopt him/her.
4. Minding your own business would be wrong in a situation like this. Obviously this dog is not contained in a fence (looks like a x-pen) and left alone many hours during the day while no one is home. She is lucky that no one has stolen her already. Yorkies are a hot commodity and many are stolen to be bred to make money. But no matter what their reasoning for taking her it's still wrong. The dog is not only in danger of being stolen but is susceptible (sp is wrong I know) to attacks from stray dogs, birds of prey etc. No dog belongs outside on a permanent basis especially w/o shelter, food, water & safety. A doggy door and a secure fence is a lot different than this situation. This dog doesn't have access to enter the house when she wants to.
5. There's no need to be rude to the owner bc remember that dorky saying, "you catch more flys w/ honey rather than vinegar"? Well, it's true.

To be honest, the owner is asking for trouble by leaving her dog unattended like this. She either does not truly care for the dog or is ignorant about proper care or does no realize how easily she could be taken from her. A good person would never go onto someones property and steal someone elses dog but it happens. Because there are nasty people out there dogs disappear constantly.

Please don't "mind your own business" but go about it in the right way.