I see far too many humans falling in love with a tiny puppy’s cuteness (a maternal instinct) but eventually losing interest in the full grown dog. As a puppy you have raised the dogs expectations. You let the puppy live inside, eat yummy puppy food, take the puppy to the vet often. Then the dog is left outside, fed the cheapest grain based dog food, and never sees a vet. But the dog still hopes. He sits by the door hoping to come inside. They sit all day hoping to get back in graces so he can actually have a meat based dog food again. They secretly wish they just get in the car, even if they are going to a vet. “It is okay if you take me to the vet, even if they are going to give me a shot. Actually, please give me a shot. I just want to go.”