carrie, I really don't know but I feel saying on tv "I'm responsible and I've owned up to my mistake" and just the begging in public for the dog to be returned just doesn't sit right with me...it's just my feeling/opinion
Petfinder has a great debate going on about this as well, lots of rescuers and pet owners have lots of great opinions...feel free to check it out
http://forums.petfinder.com/viewtopi...er=asc&start=0