Cat vs dog?

[MissJDM]

Originally posted by soundspeed
I don't get how anyone could ever abuse an animal. My friend got his dog from the shelter and it came from an abused home and I don't get it, he is so fun and kind hearted I don't understand why you would want to hurt them.

I wonder the same thing. I notice that when dogs get frightened, they run off. Instead, my dog doesn't even attempt to run, she just lays down and lowers her head while shaking terribly. Makes me wonder what the previous owner did.