Sorry to hear this Dec about the outdoor/indoor rule. I could argue both sides. The pity is that with someone like you? You would take care of your dog probably better than most people whether in or outside. Quite honestly? I would LOVE to leave my dog outside all day long. He drives me CRAZY! I think I will ship him over to you! He would tear up that yard like no tomorrow. And love every single bit of it.

I know not exactly what you want to hear right now but sometimes things are meant to be. Ya never know. Ya just never know. The Shepherd might not have been the dog you thought he was. The right one will come along. Keep your chin up.