According to Yoda Time...

[iheartyorkies]

Fast eddie, you've got a bond with Yoda that nothing can sever. Don't that give you chills!
Shelley, your quote brought tears to my eyes. It's funny, but when I meet a person who doesn't love animals, they have to work extra hard to earn my trust. And some never do.

[Shelley]

Iheartyorkies - I'm the same way as you. I wish more people were like us. It makes me think of this dog that lives close to my house. He's outside ALL of the time. He does have a dog house, food and water, but every time I go by that house, it brings tears to my eyes to see this dog's head hanging out of his dog house, alone and bored. Of course I go by that house at least 3 times a day, so I always look. Then I saw that the dog's owners were having a yard sale, so there was my chance to go see that dog (he must be part German Sheppard and I don't know what else). When I started talking to the owner, she said that her 3 year old "Marshall" has been outside ever since he was a pup cuz he chewed on the Lazy Boy recliner thing (hello?? What do puppies do?). I asked her if she brings him inside when it's raining really hard or when it's like minus 30 degrees Celcius outside and she said, no. This woman weighs like 400 pounds, so I knew she never brought him out for walks. I asked her if the dog likes to go for walks (I thought maybe I could bring him for walks) and she said, I don't know, my husband brought him once. Ahhhhhh, I was so upset. I told her that my dog Mia had some treats at home that she did not like and I could bring those to her (I wanted to come see the dog again). Of course, this dog is not trained at all. He does not know his sits or downs. When I got home, I was so upset that I told my husband I was going to ask her if she wanted to sell me the dog so I could bring him to the SPCA. At least there he would have a chance to find a good loving home (they do not put the dogs to sleep unless they are sick of agressive beyond repair). I e-mailed the SPCA, but they said it's not considered neglect cuz the dog does have shelter, food and water. I think this is my only chance of getting him out of there. I don't care what I have to pay for him. Any advice???

[Stitches29]

Have you thought about asking them for Marshall. Sounds to me like he may turn out to be one great babysitter.

[schatzie]

Yoda's got a Mastiff dog size heart for sure!!!

[DiOrGiRLy]

Tiny loves his Daddy too b/c his Daddy works the graveyard shift and is home with him all day. When I get home, I want Tiny to cuddle with me but he'd rather lay down near Daddy's butt while he's on the computer. It's so cute especially to see a macho man handling or petting a dainty little yorkie

[iheartyorkies]

Shelley, there's not a whole lot you can do unless you offer to buy the dog from your neighbor and either give it a home yourself or find a home for it. I know it's hard to believe but technically it's not being abused for the reasons the SPCA quoted. They don't consider emotional neglect as abuse (probably because it's too hard to measure). There are many many large dogs in the same situation. I too have never agreed with people who buy a cute little puppy and enjoy it till it gets too big or fiesty, then don't bother to train the poor thing, and chain it outside where it spends the rest of it's life. Usually with little human contact.
Probably the best thing you can do is ask permission to bring treats to the dog and spend a little while playing with it every so often. I promise you the dog will remember you and love you for it. Good luck.