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Originally Posted by Ashley V  My dogs are left in their crate for about 5-6 hours a day and they are perfectly fine without food and water. When we are home, they are out of their crate and have all the access to food and water they could want and they have access all night because we don't crate them then. My dogs are 8 lbs and 14 lbs and both are almost 2. I don't think I'm being abusive, but you all can think what you want about me. I would prefer to be able to let them run in a bathroom or kitchen with food and water all day, but unfortunately they are very destructive when not supervised and will and have damaged things that you wouldn't believe... they've severely damaged walls, floors, carpets, etc and are given access to many toys and entertainment so they aren't bored. Bottom line: my dogs are not abused. They are perfectly happy and healthy. I'm offended that people would even say that because I would NEVER EVER hurt my babies. They mean everything to me. |
Please read the other posts, we are talking about a puppy under 4 pounds. I certainly don't think you're being abusive, your situation is entirely different.