[Harley_chik]

There was a posting on a groomer forum about a dog in worse shape than that one. The groomer even asked if the owner if she could have the dog. (She assumed they didn't care about it.) The owner told her they loved the dog and it slept in her daughter's bed every night! So yes, I believe people who treat their dogs that way are more likely to abuse and neglect their children.

I'm seriously considering becoming a dog groomer, but cases like this make me reconsider. People who let their dog go like that need a butt kicking and I would be very tempted to be the one who gave it to them.