Reading these posts about stupid pet owners reminds me of a small article that I read this week about dogs. It was talking about leaving dogs outside in the hot, humid weather. It said, if you wouldn't be comfortable in it, neither is the dog. Even worse for him, because of his coat. I bought my "twins" a kiddy pool, and they go in it every day whether they want to or not, courtesy of a little help from me. They feel much better afterwards. Half of their dog run is shaded with a roof, but they like to lay up on the deck which the run is connected to. If it gets too hot, then I bring them in during the hottest part of the day in the air conditioned room (got an early birthday present from my sister), and they go in their crates for a couple of hours and then back outside when it's cooled down. Works fine for them. So if it's not good for you, it's not good for the dog. Some people may have all the education in the world, but absolutely no common sense. It makes me wonder about this person who let her dog suffer a terrible painful death how she would response to a human being in distress, or maybe she just thought, it's just a dog!!!! Stupid, no not at all...................heartless and selfish are better words for someone who turns their back on a creature who has no voice, but who she can hear moan just the same. Some say educate these people...............how much brain do you need to have when you see an animal who you raised laying there suffering? Stupid?..........no sick!!!!!!!!! Barbara -- Barbara J. Galasso CHIEFTAINS GERMAN SHEPHERDS Visit my website at http://chieftainsgermanshepherds.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================