Don't get me wrong - some people make their dogs high maintenance. Dress them up, get them pedicures, etc. I don't but...whatever, to each their own. At least those dogs (though they may have no self esteem) are loved.
Let me preempt this with the fact that I have a soft spot for boxers. I have a geriatric one myself that I would do anything for. He has been through everything with me, and I with him. Though sometimes lately I think he might like the manfolk better.
People don't deserve dogs half of the time.
For instance...
I don't understand how someone can go out and get a purebred, AKC registered puppy, spend a bunch of money on it and then ignore it to the point where it doesn't even know its own name a year after coming to live with the family.
After a brief period of softhearted negotiations I was given such a dog from a friend (props to her for knowing that it was the right thing to do) and managed to find a loving family in need of a new addition in short order.
I spent less than 24 hours with this sweetheart and he was entirely lovable (and had more energy than I have ever seen in a dog). He is in desperate need of training but has a good heart and is with a family now that, along with their older boxer, will train and love him unconditionally.
My good deed for the weekend I guess. Makes me sad and happy all at once.
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