I don't know what to think of this.....I don't think that they real issue hwere was the foreclosure of their home.....I mean, I have known people in dire straits that have kept their dog. Was this a purebred dog, if so, I am sure the people paid for him and if they were in such distress, they could have sold it (sad to say, but that is better than what they did). I mean really! I just don't understand some people!