Whilst there are poor dogs out there like little Dolly (now thankfully happy and re-homed with a caring family) we have to be aware of what can happen to unspeyed/neutered dogs - not to mention those used as bait dogs.
Sadly the world contains creatures who have no feelings at all for defenceless animals... In Sheffield, a Staffy was stolen from his own garden, tortured, his legs broken, and set alight whilst still alive... He died in agony. And some **** wrote on the newspaper website "Another devil dog dead, good riddance!" Words fail me....
I truly believe that some of the families who advertise their dogs on these websites don't know what fate awaits their pet. The people who 'take them on' are completely believable. They need protecting.
Thank you to everyone who takes on a rescue/preloved dog - I know that you, and their previous family, have the dog's best interest at heart. Would that every dog/family who can't cope for whatever reason, could win the lottery

Anne & Ianto xx