Is there a policy that said if I adopted a dog that it can’t be in my backyard?

The dog has to live inside your house. Can be in your back yard as long as you are monitoring it for a number of reasons such as weather conditions, fresh water and any other wild animals that can get into the back yard, racoon, frogs, mice etc. Adopting a dog is a long term commitment. Think that a pet is another family member, oftentimes even more special!!

It can't live outside if that's your plan then don't get animal

They must know upfront

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