Beth, so sorry that the Humane Societies are so difficult to work with! I suppose they try to do their best, but sometimes it gets in the way of honest, good, animal loving people helping a dog in need.

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Frankly I think it perfectly acceptable for dogs to stay in their yard during the day so long as they have shade, fresh water, and shelter from the weather. AND that it isn't good for a dog to remain in a crate for 10-12 hours/day.
I could not agree more! Our dogs would be staying outside in our well-shaded yard most of the time, but for the strange new behaviour that 'Cuda has of tearing apart the basement door frame.

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I did buy their arguement that Nala might teach her new friend the escape trick.
One thing about dogs, especially puppies, the new one to the pack learns from the older ones, whether the behaviour is good or bad. It would be very cool if you could block her escape area before getting the buddy, if that's possible.

Good luck at the pound - sending helpful butterflies,
~T~