The many faces of neglect

The abuse and neglect we see on a daily basis is horrifying to most animal lovers. Many people jump to adopt an animal who has been neglected or abused because they feel sorry for the animal but there are many kinds of neglect.
This story was sent to me and it is one of the best I have read on the subject. What it doesn't say is dogs such as the one in the story, end up in shelters many times when the people simply have no use for them.
Please don't get your child a puppy unless you plan on making it a part of your family. Check out the story here.