Some dogs are actually happier outside. I have a husky/wolf mix outside. She is not confined, but just runs around the yard. It has been so cold that I have tried everything to get her to come in. Finally, the other night, I picked her up and carried her in. She hated it and the first time the door was open, she darted out. She is an outside dog by nature and flat out doesn't want in. She refuses a dog house as well....preferring to sleep under the house where no doubt she has torn insulation to bits, lol.
My cats are the same for the most part. They will come and go. I let them in when they want in and let them out when they want out and they mostly prefer out...coming in only long enough to eat all the chi's food, lol Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: stef481 To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: touchy situation Unfortunately, if the dog has shelter (such as a dog house) and is being fed and given water, there's not anything illegal about the situation in most states. It's a horrible reality. I would do what someone else suggested and go talk to the neighbor and see if he can't please, please bring the dog in during cold weather. Even if you do contact the Humane Society or something and they send an animal control officer out, they probably won't be able to take the dog unless he is starving or mistreated physically. Huskies are bred to live outside in the snow and ice so I don't think he can freeze to death. But, to me and most people, it's very cruel to leave a poor dog tied out all alone with nothing to do and no one to be with. I really wish they would change the laws against tying a dog out. I think all dogs belong inside with their families! But, unfortunatley, it's not the reality and it happens a lot, everywhere. :( Stef
