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[AtheistCrusader]

256. I know how you both feel.

I know many already said you did the right thing, the best thing but, it can't hurt to hear it a few more times.

I probably seem a bit jaded to some. I know that horrible indecision; is this person that is asking me for help going to accept meaningful, material help and build upon that and go forward, or, is this person going to take what they can get, waste it, and then throw their failure back in my face as if I did them wrong...?

Life really, really sucks sometimes.

I suppose, as TTW does not appear competent to care for the dog, so too is she likely not competent enough to be truly responsible for her behavior. Who knows. If she gets the full meal deal help she really needs, she may someday come Back and thank you for trying.

Ultimately. If the dog issue goes south, like, if someone gets hurt or the state has to take the dog out of the situation, that could lead to her being evaluated by the courts and might result in some of that help actually being brought to bear. Which feels like a shitty thing to be a little hopeful of, but, without family involvement that could assume custody/steward/conservator, the state is the last effective safety net.