I am having a hard time understanding all of this. (not the story, I finally got it after you guys were so gracious to explain. For a while there I was lost!!
) What I can't understand is how some people can be so casual about getting rid of an animal that has been a part of the family for a while. Pets are not like handbags that can be tossed when they go out of style or you get a newer, more compact one to fit your needs. Animals, like human beings need time to adjust to their surroundings. Just as human children often feel jealous and neglected when a new sibling arrives in the home, dogs feel threatened when another dog is added to the family. I would NEVER give my baby away because he was too big or because he didn't get along with another dog. I am not in anyway meaning to offend anyone but I strongly suspect that the dog in question here is being reconsidered because of his size and nothing more. To me, it is cruel, heartless and unfair to the animal and in my opinion (and solely my opinion) these people should reconsider owning any pets at all.
