[CamaroSpike23]

my fiance had a dog she adopted before we got together, she told me that chutney had been beaten and abused by prior owner. and spent over $2,000.00 on medical bills cus she had heartworms and more than that replacing the blinds and other household stuff that she tore up. but she wouldnt leave her for anything. then we got a purebred basset hound who is just over a year old now, and while she's the cutest thing you've ever seen, she's also the baddest little thing. she's torn up the new couches downstairs and chewed up the dining room table and chairs, not to mention the entertainment center in the living room. but all said and done, she's still a good dog and no longer chews on the furniture, she still defecates in the house, but its only when the fiance and i are out for extended periods of time. she and i were talking the other day about when chutney passes on that we wouldnt get another dog from a breeder but will adopt one from the pound. too many animals out there already, no need to basically sentence them to death from not adopting one.