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Dear Will: I read intently the story about Harley. I understand your frustration but the dog or cat cannot be held accountable. They are rejects from people who took neither the time nor the patience to train them. Animals are large responsibilities taking more care than a baby at times. They are insecure, protective, destructive, rude, hyper, anything that a wild thing can be. But I must ask what was expected from the Shelter? They operate on a meager budget from the states and cities. I don't know if all animals in these establishments are fair and decent in their treatment of the animals. But it was not Harley's fault. He was trying to be a dog, which by the way is endowed with a part of the wolf. Every dog has that. The dog and cats are bought and given to children as pets. Some believe that the pets should be able to run unleashed, they get hit and are killed. They are tortured by adults and children and then left for dead. I personally know of a Doberman that belonged to a couple. Things didn't work out and they split up. The man came back for the dog, and was told it ran away. The deserted the house which was sold in a group of homes to be gutted and redone. The crew found what was left of this dog chained in the basement with no food or water. Her punishment, nothing. They could not prove she did anything. I say chain her to the basement with no food or water. I am sorry at the length of this but you have touched a nerve. I just say if your really don't want a pet don't get one. If your kids beg you for a pet don't listen. And if you see an animal being abused report it. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs and they are a handful. I would love more but I don't think I could take care of them as good as these. I have them neutered and spayed. No reproduction to take care of. They were trained, and get food, water, exercise, play, love and they are suited to the size of the house. In fact both dogs are somewhat odd. I have a runt that no one wanted cause her face isn't perfect. Now she wasn't to be shown but she is smart, learned most tricks and knows no, stay, down, go potty, and is a baby she was 2 lb. when I got her from the people who said no. That is Abby, Bandit is my special needs dog. Her liter was kept outside and all the neighborhood kids abused them. Bandit hates kids. My I suggest if your wish to obtain a pet, read a little before you go. Dog Fancy is a great dog rag, always has articles on get a pet. Ask a friend to go with you, someone should now a little about pets. If a dog has really big feet it will be huge. I am so sorry that your experience was disappointing. One suggestion and I had one is a white rat. Not a river rat and bred rat. They are clean, they don't bite, they are very close and will be small company. My Vinnie was wonderful. Good luck Will Gina A GIANT PET LOVER