Is it just me or do I set myself up to be pissed when I read horrific animal cruelty articles? It must be that I have a heart for mistreated pets because they can't speak for themselves, so they rely on their humans for welfare. The only thing my dogs will know is good times. Much of the reason why I want to adopt a shelter dog is to spoil it with the same attention I give my dogs. If I can heal a shelter dog of their hurtful past, that would make me and my rescue feel great.