People who work full time getting a puppy

[BurningBridges]

Friend works full time and has just bought a puppy without telling anyone - I think he knew what we would say. Can't believe the family have been so selfish, they reckon they can leave the dog (12 weeks) from day 1 for 4+ hours each day.

But when I googled I could find very little to say that its wrong to do this - nothing "official" that I could refer him to, and he's saying lots of people do it why shouldn't he etc.

I'm finding it hard to face him, knowing what he is planning - to me its an awful thing to do, but am I over-reacting?

[BurningBridges]

Joffrey I am so sorry, your experience would haunt me I can understand how you feel.

My friend isn't going to change their mind or spend any money on dog walkers. Even if they find out its not working, they are not going to come to me and say "yes Burning, you were right!". Its made me think differently about them, it has affected our friendship although we remain on speaking terms. All I can do is wait and see and hope. Thank you to everyone who gave advice, good to see various points of view represented.