[LullaBelle]

After reading all of these replies I am stunned. Stealing is wrong, and I for one am very glad you chose not to do so. Remember the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
I Think you showed maturity in the way you handled the situation. You didn't know what to do, you asked for help, and followed your instincts. Good for you!!! Finally you have a happy ending to a difficult situation. The dog will be safe because you acted in such a way that is beneficial to everybody. The manager is aware of the situation, and you could be fostering the dog providing it with a safe loving home.
I just hope this will be a reminder to not only yourself but everybody who reads this for the future. Just think what could have happened if the not so nice neighbor you described found out you stole her dog. People go to jail for that sort of thing. You showed excellent judgment, your father ( you mentioned him earlier) should be proud to have such a mature and caring daughter.
I for one know that my husband and I are proud of you. I just hope that more ppl are like you and use the brains their creator gave them.