Hi robyn, i was told a couple of days ago that the owners were putting the dog down. apparently he had been getting into trouble around the neighborhood. I will pursue this legally for at least the medical bills. the other day i was with my girls. one of them delivers newspapers. my youngest daughter bent down to kiss a small dog on the face. I felt terrible afterwards because i reacted with such alarm she couldn't believe it. It's amazing how an experience like this can change your thinking.