Why taking a dog if you're not gonna keep her?

I agree with you. My dog is an equal member of the family. I couldnt possibly even imagine giving her away. I dont understand how people dont feel that a dog has feelings too. Imagine that poor dog every time those people were mean or rude to it. She was probably scared and alone. I see people talk terribly about their pets. Even though the dog doesnt fully understand whats being said. They can detect tone in peoples voices. My dog knows if I am upset. I feel so guilty if I know my dog is alone. THose people shouldnt have had a dog in the first place. It they were mature the parents would have explained that they couldnt commit long term to a pet. Getting a pet is like having a child, you never know exactly what you'll get as far as personality and attitude. Its up to us to teach them the right and wrong ways to do something. It borders on cruelty if you dont set up boundaries and/or guidelines for your pet. They need a routine and rules to follow. They must have a rewards system and a consistent discipline system. Put yourself in that puppies place. How terrible he must have felt when he sensed the family didnt want him. He must be ecstatic with you and your family. You and your family are truly the heroes in this story. Thanks to you there is a happy ending.

I believe that there are people for whom the 'idea' of a dog is attractive. They have no conception, really, that it is a 'person' and that it needs caring for and loving as much as any human. For them it is a kind of status symbol (like a new car or having the most garish Christmas decorations in the street, LOL!) If the kids didn't appreciate the dog, either, then I suspect it's nothing to do with allergy! Most well brought up kids love animals, whether or not they are allergic to them. I suspect a dysfunctional mother/family. Since a dog is part of the family, I think it sad that there are people who will sell a dog to anyone who shows them greenbacks. There are, of course, reputable kennels who thoroughly check out the family and home that the dog is going to. There ought to be a law against people having pets if they can't care for them (there is, actually, in most countries and states but, unfortunately, you have to prove gross abuse before it can be implemented). There ought to be a law, too, against people being allowed to keep children if they can't bring them up properly ... [sigh]. Another issue!

Unfortunately there are people who appreciate dogs only when they'r small and cute. When the dog gets bigger and not so cute and more difficult to take care of, they run away from the responsibility.